You must thoroughly document all your training requirements
and what is expected for personnel within each role inside your establishment.
Induction training must be given for any new employees,
contractors and visitors at your site.
Staff training can include job specific training such as export processes
or operating various equipment.
CCP training and refresher training.
For the training provided,
you will need to assess their competency and keep records.
The method of how you conduct your training
should be outlined and how you check to ensure your staff are competent
in the area they have been trained in.
A training register or matrix is a useful tool to help monitor your site training needs.
It can be used to track,
identify and plan who needs training,
what training they need,
verification activities, and competency level.
Some areas you should consider when documenting your training program includes;
Have all personnel including part time, casual, contractors and visitors
undergone induction training?
Was the training given prior to them working in a food handling environment?
What information do you need to update annually?
Have you ensured the training is effective?
Was the trainer appropriately qualified to perform the training?
Do you have a training register or skills matrix
which captures training needs
training given,
completed and planned
for all relevant employees, and is it up to date?
Have you nominated a responsible person for managing and organizing the training
and ensuring training is monitored and recorded?
Are employees supervised until they are competent?
Are there records of competency assessment readily available?
Is the training appropriate for the risk level of the activity
and products being manufactured?
Do training records include the date training was given,
the duration of the training,
trainer details,
name of the person who received the training,
and competency assessment?
Are refresher training programs given and recorded?
How often are refresher trainings provided?
How is the effectiveness of refresher training reviewed?
If certain employees qualifications expire after a certain period, such as forklift licence,
have you considered a refresher training for instances like these?
Is training discussed at management reviews to determine ongoing requirements of the site?
By ensuring your staff are appropriately trained,
you can be confident that your staff have the correct knowledge
and skills to ensure your export eligible products
are manufactured, hygienically and safely.