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Introduction to SOP and SSOP

$399.00

This coursed is designed for front-line workers and it will detail the fundamental requirements of Standard Operating Procedures and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Participants will be able to define SOPs and SSOPs, understand how they support food safety programs, and identify the indicators of effective development and training for SOPs and SSOPs.

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This course is designed for front-line workers and it will detail the fundamental requirements of Standard Operating Procedures and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Participants will be able to define SOPs and SSOPs, understand how they support food safety programs, and identify the indicators of effective development and training for SOPs and SSOPs.

Learning Objectives:

Once you have completed the Introduction to SOPs and SSOPs course, you will be able to:

  • Define SOPs and SSOPs and understand how they support a food safety program
  • Differentiate between SOPs and SSOPs, and know when and how to use them
  • Detail the format and types of SOPs and SSOPs
  • Understand the importance of records, deviation, corrective action and verification
  • Know the need for documentation updates
  • Detail the update procedures and the role of the front-line worker in updates
  • Understanding the importance of training and retraining employees on SOPs and SSOPs
  • Differentiate between different training styles and options, such as classroom, onsite and online training
  • Identify indicators of effective development and training for SOPs and SSOPs

Course Outline & Major Topics

  • Module 1: Defining SOPs and SSOPs as well as their roles in supporting food safety
    • What is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
    • Example Shipping SOP
    • What is a Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP)
    • Example SSOP for Mixer Cleaning
    • Aim of SOPs and SSOPs
    • Roles of SOPs and SSOPs in supporting the food safety system
    • Where you can find SOPs and SSOPs
  • Module 2: SOPs and SSOPs Format and Records
    • SOPs and SSOPs Formats and Examples
    • Purpose Statements
    • Monitoring and Verification Employees
    • When to do a task
    • What to complete when task is done
    • Tools and Chemicals
    • Procedure Statements
    • Different types of SOPs and SSOPs
    • Example of Operating Pressure Washer SOP
    • Example of Detecting Metal SOP
    • Example Production Records
    • Completion and Importance of Records
    • Identifying Errors
    • Corrective Actions
    • Examples of Corrective Actions in Practice
    • Where to Record Deviation and Corrective Actions
    • Record Verification
    • Verifiers and Frequency of Verification
    • Location of the SOP, SSOP and Records
  • Module 3: Knowing when to update SOPs and SSOPs
    • Identifying the need of documentation updates
    • Detailing the Update Procedure
    • Highlighting the role of each front-line worker in the update process
    • Examples and Activities
  • Module 4: Training on SOPs and SSOPs
    • Needs and benefits of regular training
    • Differentiating between training styles and options
    • Why testing of employee knowledge is needed and when it is necessary to retrain employees
    • Identifying indicators of effective development and training for SOPs and SSOPs

*Receive a nationally recognized certificate for participation in this course

Who Should Take This Course?

  • Frontline Workers
  • Supervisors
  • Supervisory and Management
  • Quality Assurance Teams
  • Food Safety Teams

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