R638 Regulation

The aim of this course is to ensure that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards in compliance for basic food safety practices and regulation 638:

  • What are GMP’s & PRP’s?
  • Quality Management System
  • Personnel Practices
  • Cleaning & Sanitation
  • Pest Control & Vermin Control
  • Construction & Maintenance
  • Production & Process Control
  • Policies & Procedures
  • References
  • Legislation

Course outline

  • Explain the transition requirements and updates of Regulation 638
  • To Understand the legislation application for operators responsible for food premises and transport of food.
  • To explain the requirements of the Certificate of Acceptability
  • Identify and review the specific document requirements.
  • Understanding the enforcement of the regulation
  • Demonstrate an understanding of food safety
  • A food safety hazard is defined according to standard food safety principles
  • Good manufacturing practices are defined according to standard food safety principles.

Formative assessment

Various activities will be completed.

Summative assessment

An examination will be completed at the end of the course.

Course Information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.

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Target Groups Icon Target Groups: Quality Control & Quality Assurance Staff / Food Safety Team Members/ Persons in charge
Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

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HUB Availability Icon HUB Availability: Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups Icon Target Groups: Quality Control & Quality Assurance Staff / Food Safety Team Members/ Persons in charge
This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

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Credits Icon Credits: None
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Prerequisites Icon Prerequisites: None
HUB Availability Icon HUB Availability: Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups Icon Target Groups: Quality Control & Quality Assurance Staff / Food Safety Team Members/ Persons in charge