Produce Safety Alliance Train-the-Trainer - Lake Alfred

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Produce safety educators and others who work with fruit and vegetable growers who are interested in becoming PSA Trainers or PSA Lead Trainers. Those who attend become PSA Trainers and are able to offer the PSA standardized curriculum to train fresh produce growers under the supervision of a PSA Lead Trainer. The training meets the regulatory requirements in the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

Participants will only be eligible for the AFDO/PSA Certificate of Course Completion if they are present for all modules of the course

EXPECTED QUALIFICATIONS PRIOR TO ATTENDING

Individuals must have attended at least one PSA Grower Training (GT) and have basic knowledge in four competency areas:

1. Produce Safety Scientific Knowledge and Experience
2. Fruit and Vegetable Production Knowledge
3. Effective Training Delivery
4. Knowledge of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule

More information about becoming a Lead Trainer can be found here: http://producesafetyalliance.cornell.edu/training/train-trainer-course

REGISTRATION

The fee for this course is $400. Cost includes training materials, lunch, refreshments, and certificate of attendance issued by AFDO. Participation for the entire 2 days is required for the certificate.

Seats are limited. A minimum of 15 participants is required for the training to be held. Registration closes 1 week prior to training date. For questions, email crec-foodsafety@ifas.ufl.edu.

**Please note: NO walk-ins. NO substitutions, transfers, or refunds will be issued within one week of the training start date. NO minors are permitted to attend. NO animals allowed, except those defined as service animals under the ADA.**

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