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- BFA National Organic Auditing
Training Course
- Organic Advisors Training Course
- Organic On Farm Food Safety
Training Course
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What: The BFA National Organic Auditing Training course is for those interested in pursuing a career as an organic auditor or those who wish to gain professional qualifications in Organic Quality Assurance. The course is also of benefit to managers of organic operations wishing to upgrade their understanding of organic systems.
The BFA Organic Auditors Training Course is the only one of its kind in Australia and is designed to provide a thorough understanding of organic certification programs. A Certificate of Attainment is awarded upon successful completion.
Upcoming course details:
When: 2nd - 5th Aug 2010
Where: Brisbane Qld
Cost: $1,100 + GST
Contact: Phe: 07 3350 5716
Email: info@bfa.com.au
CLICK HERE to download a full information flyer
CLICK HERE to download an application form
Modules include:
1 - Organic Industry
2 - Organic Principles
3 - Organic Certification: Organic Quality Assurance
4 - Organic Certification: Organic Standards
5 - Organic Certification: Maintaining Organic Integrity
6 - The Certification Process
7 - Organic Auditing
8 - Plan for an Organic Audit
9 - Conduct an organic audit
10 - Report on an organic audit
The course will include 2 on site audits
which are part of building practical skills in auditing.
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What: The BFA Organic Advisors Training Course provides professional training for those people interested in pursuing a career as an advisor or consultant to the rapidly growing organic sector.
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the organic industry, organic production systems, and organic certification programs in Australia. In particular participants will gain an understanding of the Organic Standards that underpin the Australian organic industry, enabling them to advise clients who are either already organic or making a change to organics while ensuring relevant Organic requirements are met at all times.
Upon successful completion of the course participants obtain a Certificate of Attainment and can apply for endorsement from BFA (including use of BFA logo on business cards etc).
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Cost: Advisor $1,275.00 (including GST)
CLICK HERE to download a Course Outline
CLICK HERE to download an Application Form
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Organic On Farm Food Safety Training Course
What: A one day workshop available to certified growers who wish to obtain an On-Farm Safe Food certification from ACO. The workshop will go over the requirements for implementing a program on horticultural operations and help growers establish a program for their own operations specifically. On-Farm Safe Food certification is now required by most of industry if you wish to supply into mainstream markets.
Workshop Topics include:
• Understanding & Identifying Food Safety Risks
• Assessing Food Safety Risks
• Managing Food Safety Risks
• Implementing Food Safety on your farm
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Cost: Advisor $275.00 (including GST)
CLICK HERE to download a Course Information Sheet
CLICK HERE to download an Application Form
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Please note – the BFA endeavours to provide training in areas where there is a high need or interest in development.
To register your interest in a BFA training course in your area click here to download an expression of interest form.
For more information on training contact the BFA Office:
PO Box 530, Chermside Qld 4032
Ph. 07 3350 5716
Fax: 07 3350 5996
Email: info@bfa.com.au