CANADIAN CERTIFIED
FOOD PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
The Canadian Certified Food Production Supervisor (CCFPS) certification is applicable to food processing professionals who supervise food production processes in the various sub-sectors of the food processing sector and is part of the process of assessing their skills and knowledge against the National Occupational Standard for Food Production Supervisors.
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Who Would Benefit from a CCFPS Certification?
Employees will:
- Increase their success in the Canadian Food Processing Industry
- Gain recognition with the new CCFPS title in their name
- Become certified on:
- Production & Workflow Planning.
- Quality & Workforce Management.
- Food safety, health safety, sanitation, pest control, waste management programming.
- Gain additional credentials to their experience for their Food Production Supervising knowledge.
- Apply their knowledge within the facility and among their co-workers.
- Instill safety standards to benefit millions of Canadians.
- Increase their career opportunities for the future.
Employers will:
- Increase the standards in their facility for food safety with your skills.
- Benefit from your extended knowledge.
- Learn from your leadership.
- Demonstrate the industry’s high standards.
Educators will:
- Attract students who will get a start on their career path.
- Challenge the Knowledge Exam
- Obtain a Nationally recognized Canadian certification.
- Educators that offer professional certifications can tap into new markets, boost enrolments, and become leaders in their field.
Getting Started
A Standard of Excellence
The Canadian Certified Food Production Supervisor, developed in collaboration with industry leaders, is based on the National Occupational Standard for a Canadian Certified Food Production Supervisor.
FoodCert is proud to offer current food production supervisor professionals the opportunity to advance their careers with this exam and designation. For your benefit, we offer multiple study resources and recommendations, and a step-by-step guide on how to be fully successful throughout the exam process. Explore our website and be on your way to gaining your designation!
Steps to achieve the CCFPS Certification
1. Are you Eligible
1. Are you Eligible Candidates can either register or be assigned by an approved Organizational Administrator for the CCFPS certification by providing proof of employment of a minimum of 3 years (6,720 working hours) of food production supervisory experience.
Candidates are also expected to be able to prepare the following documentation for the proof of experience as part of their registration process once a seat is assigned.
- CV/ resume
- Reference Letter
Food Processing Skills Canada is responsible for conducting an annual random audit of 5%-10% of all applications through which evidence of information reported by candidates is requested. Candidates will be informed if their submission may be subject to an audit.
2. Register and Payment
2. Register and Payment An Organizational Administrator can register their organization for a FoodCert account in order to purchase seats for the CCFPS certification that will be then assigned to any candidates that meet the eligibility requirements.
Candidates assigned a seat will then receive credentials to complete their applications for the CCFPS certification.
Payment with Credit Card
Follow the given instructions and proceed to pay with your credit card.
3. Fill out and submit forms
3. Fill out and submit forms After a seat is assigned by an Organizational Administrator, candidates will be assigned credentials for their assigned seats in order to fill in the remaining application details.
The following details are requested within the application:
- Reference Letter: From manager/owner of candidate’s current organization from the past 2 years OR for candidate’s who are not currently employed at their current organizations for the full eligibility, previous direct manager/owner within the past 3 years from certification application date will suffice.
- Resume & General Application detail A checklist is to be completed by your direct manager/ previous direct manager as part of the certification process – you will be providing the manager’s contact details and information for them to participate in the later stages accordingly.
Filings are submitted by accessing the application form online to complete and upload the filings listed above. These items must be vetted before writing the exam. Without it, a candidate’s experience could not be properly justified, and would not be deemed eligible for the CCFPS examination.
Once the applications details are submitted, a notice on the approval status will be provided to the candidate via email within 7 business days of submission
4. Approval of Application
4. Approval of Application When Steps 1-3 are fully completed, your application will be revised by the registrar to verify that you satisfy the 3-year (6,720 working hours) work experience requirement and all other eligibilities.
The registrar will:
- Determine if sufficient information is provided by candidate.
- Determine if minimum work experience is achieved. This may involve verifying information for authenticity.
- The registrar may contact you for additional information or clarity.
The review and approval process by the registrar will take approximately 10 business days. After that time has passed, you will receive an email letting you know whether your application was approved or denied.
5. Knowledge Exam
5. Knowledge Exam As a second requirement to the certification process, The Canadian Certified Food Production Supervisor Certification Knowledge Exam is a virtually proctored exam consisting of 60 multiple choice questions; each question has four (4) possible choices, with only one (1) correct answer. CCFPS Candidates will have 1-year, beginning from the time of registration, to complete the exam as per their certification process.
Candidates will be given a maximum of 2 hour to complete the online examination, and can access the exam at anywhere, anytime with the oversight of an online virtual proctor. Candidates must successfully complete the exam with a 75% passing score to qualify to the next step of certification.
Candidates who fail the first writing of the knowledge exam can take the exam a second time after the specified time as per FPSC policy and procedures*.
*Exam rewrites must be completed within 3 months of the first attempt or candidates will need to re-register for certification. All exam registration and writings have a nominal fee to offset costs.
6. Manager’s Checklist Performance Evaluation
6. Manager’s Checklist Performance Evaluation After the knowledge exam is successfully completed, the previously assigned Manager that was provided alongside the initial application details will now receive an e-mail notification detailing the next steps for them to complete the 16 question Managerial Checklist within 14 business days.
The manager is to access their e-mail and click-through the secured link provided to them in order to access the checklist for submission and processing.
Please note the following requirements:
- If employed, the checklist is completed by the direct manager for the past 6 months OR
- Previous direct manager for last 6 months:
- If unemployed, past manager within the past 3 year
- Time for Manager to complete and upload to the Food Cert platform: 2 weeks.
7. Receive your Designation
7. Receive your Designation Once passing both the knowledge exam and the performance evaluation, a certificate package will be sent to you with the certification passport, and certification badge to acknowledge your skills and participation.
Knowledge Exam
Knowledge Exam The Food Production Supervisor Certification:
The exam is based on a selection of the competency units found in the National Occupational Standard for Food Production Supervisor. It is a virtually proctored exam consisting of 60 multiple choice questions; each question has four (4) possible choices, with only one (1) correct answer. All choices are designed to be realistic, qualified candidates will need to read the choices carefully in order to be successful.
Candidates have two hours (2 hours) to complete and submit the exam. The exam can be taken online at any time of the day and at any location of the candidate’s choice (i.e. home, closed office, library, etc.) with the oversight of a virtual proctor.
Virtually Proctored Exam
The CCFPS Exam is taken in a “virtually proctored” environment. An online supervisor monitors the examinee via a webcam as he/she completes the exam. Examinees are required to provide the proctor with two pieces of Government issued ID. Virtual proctors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be scheduled “on demand”.
Click here to learn more about the Knowledge Exam Assessment process
Managerial Checklist Performance Evaluation
Managerial Checklist Performance Evaluation The CCFPS Managerial Checklist Assessment will be conducted by the candidate’s assigned manager for them to complete the checklist, enter observations as comments, and input their observed summary scoring.
Manager Checklist Assessment to be submitted by:
- If employed – either:
- Completed by candidate’s direct manager for the past 6 months.
- Candidate’s previous direct manager for last 6 months.
- If unemployed, candidate’s past direct manager within the past 3 years
- If employed – either:
The checklist contains a list of performance criteria based on the Food Production Supervisor’s National Occupational Standards that the manager will have to vet the candidate against:
- The candidate must meet a minimum of one of the bulleted criteria for each competency item listed for grading.
- Each competency item is required to have a comment.
- Comments can be positive or negative, for example highlighting something the candidate does well or where the candidate needs to improve.
Candidates will successfully pass if the manager grades the candidate with a passing score of 80% against the following competency items below:
| Manager’s Checklist Assessment Criteria |
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| Food Production Management |
| Food Safety Management System |
| Quality Management |
| Sanitation |
| Waste Management |
| Health and Safety |
| Record Management |
| Leadership |
| Communication |
Click here to learn more about the Managerial Checklist Assessment
| Exam Description | The CCFPS Exam is taken in a “virtually proctored” environment. An online proctoring software monitors the examinee via a webcam as they complete the exam. |
| Number of Questions | 60 multiple choice questions |
| Type of Questions | Multiple choice |
| Length of Test | 2 hours |
| Passing Score | 75% |
| Recommended Experience | Minimum of 3 years (6,720 working hours) of food production supervisory experience. |
| Languages | English, French |
| Renewal | No certification renewal required |
| Price | $699 per seat |
This optional survey is a tool designed to evaluate your readiness for the Food Production Supervisor certification.
The survey features an extensive coverage of Food Production Supervisor competencies through a questionnaire approach where you can answer “yes”, “no” or “N/A (not applicable)” to various Food Production Supervisor competency groupings and a report will be communicated to you at the end displaying your readiness to participate with the Food Production Supervisor certification, based on your provided input(s).
| Category | Major Skill | Competency Unit |
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| Food Production Management | Implement Production Plan |
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| Food Safety Management System | Implement Food Safety Management System |
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| Support Organizational Food Safety Culture | Support organizational food safety culture | |
| Manage Audits | Prepare for audits |
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| Comply with Food Safety Management System | Comply with food safety management system | |
| Food Traceability | Manage Food Traceability |
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| Implement Quality Management System |
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| Monitor Product Quality |
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| Monitor Product Packaging |
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| Workforce Management | Hire Staff |
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| Train Staff |
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| Monitor Staff Performance |
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| Manage within a Union Environment | Comply with collective agreement | |
| Pest Control | Comply with Facility Pest Control Program |
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| Recalls | Follow Recall Plan |
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| Equipment and Tools | Operate Food Processing Equipment |
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| Lock Out Equipment |
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| Sanitation | Oversee Facility Cleanliness |
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| Sanitize Facility |
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| Waste Management | Comply with Recycling Program |
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| Comply with Facility Waste Management |
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| Health and Safety | Manage Occupational Health and Safety Program |
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| Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Program |
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| Comply with Facility Security Program |
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| Record Management | Manage Record Management |
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| Complete Record Management Tasks |
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| Financial Management | Manage Finances |
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| Comply with Legislation/Regulations |
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| Leadership | Provide Leadership |
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| Demonstrate Professionalism |
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| Communications | Communicate Effectively |
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| Manage Time | Manage time |
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Do I need an account to purchase an exam?
No, you do not need to sign-up anywhere before purchasing an exam. An account will be created under your registered email address, AFTER your application gets approved by the FoodCert™ team.
How much do the exams cost?
You can refer to our prices here: https://foodcert.ca/store/. Our registration application will also show a price list, specific to the certification you are applying for. Please note, prices may be subject to change.
What payment methods do we accept?
We accept all major payment methods:
- Cheques
- Credit Cards
- Visa
- Master Card
- Amex
- E-transfers
- Cash
Where can I find exam-related tools and resources?
You can find many helpful tools (specific to this exam) by clicking the resources link in the menu. We offer resources such as: Practice Exam, Study Guide, Handbook, and more.
What system requirements do I need to have to take the exam successfully?
Though the materials may differ based on the specific exam, we recommend having a high-speed Wi-Fi, working laptop, webcam, and pieces of government ID (for verification purposes).
Where will I receive my FoodCert™ notifications after signing-up for an exam?
All FoodCert™ notifications will be sent to the email address you use when filling out the exam application. This will be your official registered email address in our FoodCert™ database.
I don’t see the notifications in my inbox, where do I look?
Be sure to check in your Spam folder! If you are still having issues viewing your notifications, please let us know at foodcert@fpsc-ctac.com.
Who do I contact in case of any questions and/or comments?
We are available during working hours (Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm) on foodcert@fpsc-ctac.com. You can also phone us at 613-237-7988, Toll-Free 1-877-963-7472.
How can I ensure that my certification completion package reaches my current mailing address?
Do not worry! After successfully completing the last component of the certification, you should receive an official email from the FoodCert™ team asking you to confirm your mailing address. Be sure to include the one which is most accessible for you!
How long will it take for my certification completion package to reach me?
As we use Canada Post as our choice of delivery company, you can expect your package to reach you anytime between 2-5 business days (if local). Please note, we do not take responsibility for any unexpected delays due to any unavoidable external conditions (e.g., weather). Rest assured, we will do our best to make sure that your certification package reaches you safely and promptly!
Is the certification open to participants outside of Canada/non-residents?
At this time only Canadian citizens are able to participate for our certifications. For further information or inquiries please contact us directly foodcert@fpsc-ctac.com
How do I request special accommodation to write the exam?
If you have a disability or other special needs that could interfere with your test
performance, you may be entitled to receive special accommodations. If this is
applicable to your situation, fill out and submit the Accommodation Request Form to
the Registrar’s Office, as soon as possible. At the latest, the form must be submitted a
minimum of 5 business days before your scheduled exam.
Special accommodation requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
What pieces of Government Issued ID are acceptable?
For the purposes of this exam, all forms of ID must include a photo and your full name.
In Canada, the following are acceptable forms of Government Issued ID:
- Registered driver’s license
- Passport
- Nexus Card/ Pass
- Health Card – must have picture to be valid
- Citizenship, Permanent Resident, Immigration/ Refugee Card – must have picture to be valid
- Certificate of Indian Status (laminated card issued by Indian & Northern Affairs Canada)
- Age of majority card
For questions relating to acceptable forms of ID, please contact foodcert@fpsc-ctac.com; all discrepancies will be handled on a case-by –case basis.
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