Professional Diploma Course | Duration: 6 Months

 Course Introduction

The Diploma in Food Quality Assurance & Safety Management is a professional development programme designed to build knowledge and practical competencies in food quality assurance, food safety management, quality control, regulatory compliance and continual improvement across the food industry.

The programme focuses on establishing, implementing, monitoring and improving food quality and safety systems throughout the food supply chain, including food manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transportation and distribution.

Participants will develop an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems, quality assurance procedures, inspection techniques, laboratory testing, documentation, traceability and internal auditing.

The course also addresses applicable Bangladesh food safety and quality requirements, including the Bangladesh Food Safety Act 2013, relevant BFSA and BSTI requirements, and internationally recognized food safety and quality management principles.

Through practical assignments, case studies, compliance assessments and audit-based learning, participants will develop the skills required to manage food quality assurance and food safety operations effectively.

Course Objectives

The objectives of this programme are to:

• Develop professional knowledge of food quality assurance and food safety management.
• Understand food quality standards, regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.
• Build competency in GMP, GHP, HACCP and food safety management systems.
• Understand food quality control, inspection, sampling and testing procedures.
• Develop skills in food safety risk assessment and hazard control.
• Establish effective quality assurance documentation and recordkeeping systems.
• Develop competency in internal auditing, nonconformity management and CAPA.
• Promote continual improvement in food quality and safety performance.

Course Outcomes

After successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles of food quality assurance and food safety management.
• Identify food safety hazards and assess associated risks.
• Apply GMP, GHP and HACCP requirements in food operations.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 22000:2018-based FSMS.
• Conduct food quality inspections and monitor product quality.
• Evaluate supplier quality and raw material compliance.
• Maintain food safety documentation, traceability and product recall systems.
• Conduct internal audits and prepare professional audit reports.
• Identify nonconformities and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continual improvement of food quality and safety systems.

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Food Quality Assurance & Safety Management

1. Introduction to Food Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Food Safety Management
2. Principles of Food Quality, Food Safety and Consumer Protection
3. Food Supply Chain: Procurement, Processing, Packaging, Storage and Distribution
4. Food Quality Characteristics: Physical, Chemical, Microbiological and Sensory Quality
5. Food Industry Regulatory Framework and Applicable Bangladesh Food Safety Requirements

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 2: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) & Prerequisite Programmes

1. Principles and Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
2. Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) and Personal Hygiene Requirements
3. Facility Design, Equipment Hygiene, Cleaning and Sanitation Management
4. Pest Control, Waste Management, Water Quality and Environmental Hygiene
5. Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs)

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 3: HACCP and Food Safety Risk Management

1. Introduction to HACCP and Codex General Principles of Food Hygiene
2. Seven Principles of HACCP and Preliminary Steps
3. Biological, Chemical, Physical and Allergen Hazard Identification
4. Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, CCP Determination and Critical Limits
5. HACCP Monitoring, Corrective Actions, Verification and Validation

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 4: Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) and ISO 22000:2018

1. Introduction to ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems
2. Context of the Organization, Leadership and Food Safety Policy
3. Planning, Support, Operation and Performance Evaluation
4. Food Safety Communication, Traceability and Emergency Preparedness
5. FSMS Documentation, Implementation, Monitoring and Continual Improvement

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 5: Food Quality Control, Inspection, Sampling & Laboratory Testing

1. Principles of Food Quality Control and Quality Assurance Procedures
2. Raw Material Inspection, In-Process Quality Control and Finished Product Inspection
3. Food Sampling Techniques and Sample Handling Procedures
4. Microbiological, Chemical and Physical Testing of Food Products
5. Calibration, Measurement Control, Laboratory Records and Test Result Evaluation

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 6: Supplier Quality Assurance, Product Control & Supply Chain Management

1. Supplier Selection, Evaluation and Approval Procedures
2. Raw Material Quality Specifications and Supplier Compliance Assessment
3. Packaging Material Quality, Labelling and Product Information Control
4. Food Storage, Temperature Control, Transportation and Distribution Management
5. Product Identification, Traceability, Withdrawal and Recall Management

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 7: Food Quality & Safety Auditing, Regulatory Compliance and CAPA

1. Principles of Food Quality and Food Safety Auditing
2. Internal Audit Planning, Audit Checklist Development and Inspection Techniques
3. Regulatory Compliance Assessment and Food Safety Inspection
4. Nonconformity Identification, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action
5. Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Management and Effectiveness Verification

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 8: Food Quality Performance, Documentation & Continual Improvement

1. Food Quality and Safety Documentation, Procedures and Record Management
2. Quality Objectives, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Performance Monitoring
3. Customer Complaints, Product Rejection and Consumer Feedback Management
4. Management Review, Quality Improvement Tools and Problem-Solving Techniques
5. Food Quality and Safety Management System Evaluation and Continual Improvement

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Course Methodology

The programme will be delivered through a combination of:

• Professional instructor-led training sessions.
• Practical examples from food manufacturing and processing industries.
• Case studies on food quality and safety failures.
• GMP, GHP and HACCP implementation exercises.
• Food safety risk assessment and inspection exercises.
• Quality assurance documentation and recordkeeping practices.
• Internal audit and compliance assessment exercises.
• Individual assignments and viva voce assessments.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is suitable for:

• Food Quality Assurance (QA) Professionals.
• Quality Control (QC) Officers and Executives.
• Food Safety Officers and Coordinators.
• Production and Operations Managers.
• Food Processing and Manufacturing Professionals.
• Laboratory and Microbiology Personnel.
• HACCP and ISO 22000 Coordinators.
• Internal Auditors and Compliance Professionals.
• Supplier Quality and Procurement Professionals.
• Food Industry Entrepreneurs and Supervisors.
• Graduates seeking a professional career in food quality and safety management.

Course Conclusion

The Diploma in Food Quality Assurance & Safety Management provides comprehensive professional knowledge and practical competencies for managing food quality, food safety, regulatory compliance and operational performance.

The programme prepares participants to support effective quality assurance systems, maintain food safety standards, conduct inspections and audits, manage food safety risks and promote continual improvement throughout food manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Course Information

Course Title: Diploma in Food Quality Assurance & Safety Management
Course Type: Professional Diploma Course
Duration: 6 Months
Course Provider: Compliance Training (BD) Limited (CTBL)
Assessment: Assignments, Module-Based Assessments and Viva Voce
Certificate: CTBL Professional Diploma Certificate upon successful completion and fulfillment of applicable assessment requirements.

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