Food and beverage facilities must maintain high hygiene and safety standards to ensure product quality and protect consumer health. With an average completion time of 9 hours, the Food and Beverage Safety (FBS) Certificate provides essential training in hygiene practices, sanitation protocols, and industry-specific regulatory requirements. This certificate equips participants with the knowledge to recognize potential hazards, implement appropriate safety measures, and uphold food safety standards in various workplace settings. The FBS Certificate aims to reduce contamination risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations, ultimately fostering a safer work environment.

Product Overview

The Food and Beverage Safety training is delivered through the DSS+ Learning Management System. Courses are continually updated to reflect any changes to hygiene standards, ensuring that participants always have access to the most current safety practices and regulatory requirements.

Course Goals/Outcomes

• Build on your knowledge of food safety to enhance workplace practices.
• Reduce injuries and health problems among your co-workers by applying safe handling techniques.
• Gain an understanding of changing regulations, guidance documents, and regulatory interpretations affecting the food and beverage industry.
• Demonstrate competency for working safely in a food and beverage setting, adhering to best practices.
• Learn the fundamentals needed to address food safety effectively, including managing potential contamination risks.

Course Outline

1. Food Safety: Introduction – Overview of food safety principles and their importance.
2. Food Safety: HACCP – Understanding Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points for risk management.
3. Food Safety: Cleaning and Sanitizing – Best practices for maintaining clean work environments.
4. Food Safety: Personal Hygiene – Personal safety habits to prevent contamination.
5. Food Safety: Maintenance and Sanitation – Procedures for keeping equipment and facilities in safe operating condition.
6. Food Safety: Foodborne Illness – Identification and prevention of foodborne illnesses.
7. Food Safety: Dangerous Microorganisms – Awareness of harmful microorganisms and how to mitigate their risks.
8. Food Safety: Allergen Control – Managing allergens to avoid cross-contamination.
9. Food Safety: Ensuring Quality – Techniques for maintaining consistent product quality.
10. Food Safety: Facility Security – Securing facilities to prevent intentional contamination.

Program Highlights

• Online, self-paced training program, accessible from any device.
• Delivered through the DSS+ Learning Management System.
• Courses available in both English and Spanish.
• Continually updated to reflect hygiene standard modifications and regulatory changes.
• Upon registration, login credentials are provided within 24 hours, allowing immediate access to the courses and administrative reports.

Certificate Overview:

Upon successful completion of the Food and Beverage Safety (FBS) Certificate, individuals can print a certificate of completion from the Manufacturing Skills Institute, signifying their competency in food and beverage safety standards.