In-house training
Designed to suit your needs
FACTS has been in business for over 18 years. In this time, we’ve learnt that each of our clients has different training needs. Keeping this front of mind, our main priority is to understand your company’s challenges and your long- and short-term objectives.
We use this information to build your training programme which will be designed to address your needs – and ultimately, to help you meet your training requirements.
We set ourselves apart by including practical examples that resonate with the products and/or systems used in your facility. This will enable your team to workshop and refine solutions to address your challenges. Our customised training can be hosted virtually or in person, and can be structured according to your availability.
We encourage you to view our training calendar, which encompasses the workshops, masterclasses and webinars we offer. Our team of experts recommend this as a good starting point to the development of your customised training journey with FACTS.
Alternatively, you are welcome to contact us to discuss a selection of one or more of our custom training options below, which can be combined according to your preference:
Allergen Management
| TOPIC | TYPICAL DURATION | WHO SHOULD ATTEND | CONTENT FEATURES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergen Awareness Training | ±2 hours | • Floor staff and supervisors | • What is an allergen? • Why is it important to control allergens? • How do you control allergens in a factory? |
| Intermediate Allergen Management Training | ±1 day or equivalent | • Food safety supervisors • Food safety teams • Food safety managers |
• What are food allergies? • Allergen regulations (South Africa) • Practical allergen management controls • Allergen cleaning • Allergen control validation and verification • Allergen testing |
| Advanced Allergen Management Training |
±1.5 days or equivalent |
• Food safety teams • Food safety managers |
• What are food allergies? • Allergen regulations (South Africa) • Practical allergen management controls • Allergen cleaning • Allergen control validation and verification • Allergen testing • Allergen risk assessment |
| VITAL® |
±1 – 2 days or equivalent |
• R&D team • Food safety team • Regulatory team |
• What is VITAL®? • Benefits of VITAL® • How to use VITAL®? – See VITAL® Training |
Food Fraud Prevention / VACCP
| TOPIC | TYPICAL DURATION | WHO SHOULD ATTEND | CONTENT FEATURES |
|---|---|---|---|
| VACCP training | ±1.5 days or equivalent | • VACCP teams • Food safety teams and managers • Food safety auditors • Procurement teams • Supply chain managers |
• Food fraud background and impact • South African regulations • Food safety standard requirements • Historic and emerging threats (incident and horizon scanning) • Vulnerability assessment • Food fraud prevention plan implementation • Testing to detect fraud • Crisis management • Food Integrity culture*All-inclusive FACTS VACCP tool included |
Vegan Product Integrity
| TOPIC | TYPICAL DURATION | WHO SHOULD ATTEND | CONTENT FEATURES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegan Product Integrity Masterclass | ±4.5 hours or equivalent | • New Product Developers • R&D teams • Regulatory teams • Food safety teams and managers • Quality assurance teams • Brand Managers |
• Plant-based diets and nutrition • South African and global consumer markets • Regulatory framework and requirements • Regulatory limitations and considerations • Vegan organisations and certification • Product vulnerabilities • Vegan product testing • Food Integrity culture |
If you’re interested in the training our team offers – whether you know your team’s training needs, or require the opportunity to explore them – please contact us.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do we need a fully equipped training room?
No; FACTS can supply a data projector, screen and sound equipment, and will arrange a training room if necessary.
Do you supply training in other languages apart from English?
Yes; allergen awareness training can be facilitated in Xhosa, Zulu and Afrikaans.
Are the workshops SETA-accredited?
No, unfortunately not. Our training is specialised for our food industry clients, and developed according to the needs of the industry.