Industry Training
Is the training you are looking for not available? Send through an expression of interest in the below form and our Agriculture Workforce Officer will touch base to determine how we can best assist.
Please note we aim to offer training through our partners at a reasonable cost, as such, some training require minimum numbers.
Freshcare Training
Training
It is a requirement that all businesses participating in the Freshcare Food Safety & Quality program, have at least one business representative complete training.
Freshcare training ensures each participating business has a full understanding of the Code and program requirements; how they are applicable to their business and what needs to be implemented and prepared to demonstrate compliance at audit.
Your Trainer
With more than 8 years experience delivering a range of accredited and non-accredited training to adult learners, BFVG’s Industry Services Officer, Kylie Jackson will provide Freshcare Food Safety Training from either the BFVG office or your preferred location.
Her extensive background in career development and training will ensure the Freshcare modules are delivered in a precise and informative way that encourages discussion to ensure you leave with a full understanding of the requirements of the Freshcare standard. Kylie’s known linkages at all levels of industry also ensure you have access to key organisational stakeholders across the sector where required.
Implementation
Freshcare training prepares participants for integrating the program requirements into their business production and operating systems.
Training course materials include template record keeping documents and resource materials to provide assistance and further information.
Some elements of the FSQ4.2 Code require verification testing be completed. It is recommended that all verification testing be undertaken prior to audit.
Fee Structure
All prices include GST
All registrations include:
- Business Registration & 1st Attendee
- Freshcare Royalty Fee
- Freshcare Manual
- Digital form templates
- Morning, Afternoon Tea & Lunch
- 1 hour one-on-one followup consultation (as required)
- Training venue
BFVG Financial Members | $645.00 per person
Non Financial Members | $895.00 per person
Additional persons | 10% discount per person
** Additional person charge is applicable where the 1st business representative has also registered in the same registration
Freshcare Resources
The Freshcare Rules are the terms on which, upon registration, a business agrees to participate in the Freshcare Program. Businesses participating in the Freshcare Program must comply with the Freshcare Rules and the requirements of the Freshcare Standard(s) nominated by the business at all times.
The Freshcare Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) and Food Safety & Quality – Supply Chain (FSQ-SC) Standards outline specific requirements under Element F11 Suppliers, for produce represented for sale as Freshcare certified.
Once a management representative from your business has completed Freshcare training and the system has been implemented on-farm, you will need to schedule a Freshcare audit with one of the seven Freshcare approved Certification Bodies.
HACCP Training
FBPFSY3003 Monitor the implementation of food safety and quality programs
Training Schedule
Training will be offered up to 4 times per year with a minimum of 5 Registrations required. Bookings are essential, where insufficient numbers are received, the training may be cancelled.
Additional training sessions may be offered where sufficient bookings have been received and trainer availability.
Training Fee Structure
All registrations include:
- Learner materials
- Morning, Afternoon Tea & Lunch
BFVG Financial Members | $1100.00 per person
Non Financial Members | $1525.00 per person (includes BFVG Grower Membership)
All Nationally Accredited Training requires students to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI), you can apply for a USI free HERE
Chemical User Training
This training will meet the requirements of Freshcare Food Safety v4.2
Numbers are capped at x6
Participants must bring:
Drivers licence
Medicare Card
Wear appropriate PPE
Sun protection – for outside assessment
Training Schedule
Training will be offered up to 4 times per year with a minimum of 6 Registrations required. Bookings are essential, where insufficient numbers are received, the training may be cancelled.
Additional training sessions may be offered where sufficient bookings have been received and trainer availability.
Training Fee Structure
All registrations include:
- Learner materials
- Morning, Afternoon Tea & Lunch
We are currently working to identify a new training organisation. Fees will be updated as soon as they are known.
All Nationally Accredited Training requires students to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI), you can apply for a USI free HERE