The professionals in the food industry should possess a sound knowledge on food safety aspects and applications of quality assurance to ensure the food safety and quality of the products and processes. Attention on the food safety and quality assurance will uplift the manufacturing process by complying to the statutory, regulatory and customer requirements, reducing waste and streamlining the processes.
This comprehensive training program provides a foundational understanding of food quality assurance, covering key concepts, regulations, and best practices. The program also explores quality management systems, food safety standards, and the role of quality assurance in the food industry.
After successful completion of the training program, the participants will be able to implement a better manufacturing and quality assurance system adhering to the principles of food quality assurance.
This training also provides a foundation for the freshers, undergraduates and other professionals those who are planning to develop their career in the quality assurance field.
Specially the freshers and undergraduates will have a competitive benefit over others to grab new job opportunities after completing their basic academic works.
This training program aims to equip professionals of the food industry and students of the relevant fields of studies with the essential knowledge and skills on food quality assurance.
Gathering knowledge and exhibiting the skills in food quality assurance provides immense opportunities in the field of manufacturing, quality assurance, certification and compliances and research and development.
Section No
Title
No. of Hours Allocated
01.
Good Manufacturing Practices
03
02.
Sampling and Inspection
03
03.
Quality Tools
03
04.
In-House Product Testing
2.5
05.
Sensory Evaluation and Analysis
01
06.
Internal Auditing
01
07.
Basic Food Regulations
1.5
Total Hours of the Training
15
This section aims the good manufacturing practices recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission to control the food safety hazards.
This section provides an essential knowledge on sampling and inspection techniques and their planning aspects, data collection and recording keeping which are needed to maintain day-to-day quality assurance works.
Inspection Planning
This section focuses on the key quality tools that are used to analyze, understand, and improve processes and products. They provide a structured approach to problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making, ultimately leading to enhanced quality and efficiency.
In-house product testing plays an important role in ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with regulations before the products reach consumers. The professionals; specially QA, R&D and Production fields should exhibit sound knowledge on product testing and this section provides a better understanding of basic in-house product testing which are performed in the food industry as routine quality testing.
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This section provides a foundation in the principles and techniques used to measure and interpret human responses to sensory characteristics of products, primarily food and beverages. This will cover descriptive analysis, difference testing, and consumer testing methodologies, equipping participants with the skills to design, conduct, and interpret sensory tests.
This section provides an overview and the basic requirements for the internal auditing in quality assurance system.
This section provides an overview for the basic food regulations to ensure the compliances of the food quality and safety.
No
Assessment
Marks Allocated
01
Formative Assessment (Online MCQ)
20%
02
Summative Assessment
80%
Total Marks for the Assessment
100%
Final Mark
Grade
75-100
A
65-75
B
55-65
C
45-55
D
<45
F
Web Designer
02 days
Zoom online platform
English and Sinhala
All the participants should maintain at least 80% attendance to obtain the certificate.
Participants will be rewarded with hard copy certificate upon participation and passing the test(s).
The interested candidates should apply for the training program through the google form by providing name, address, contact number, email address and institution and should pay the relevant training fee prior to commencement of the training program.
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