Why Certify

Today, it is increasingly difficult to get a job suited to your knowledge and skills, as some employers value certain criteria over others. Having a certificate from a reputable organization means that you have obtained the required level of knowledge on the subject through the approved training partners. Get certified and be ready for the Food Industry challenges of today and tomorrow.

Professionals

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Whether you’re already working as a professional in the food and beverage industry, or considering a career in this industry, certification is your key to new opportunities and higher salaries. Find out how FPSC certifications can help propel your career forward.

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Employers

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Certified professionals make your organization stronger. They’re your best bet to beat the widening skills gap and they're a great tool to build a foundation of expertise to drive business results.

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Students

When you’re considering a food and beverage processing career, FPSC certifications will not only help you stand out from the crowd, they will also show that you have what it takes to succeed.

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Educators

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As an educator, you understand the vital role you play in preparing your students to thrive in their careers. The technical education you deliver, along with FPSC certifications, provides your students with the foundation they need for a successful career.

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Government

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Food and Beverage is the largest manufacturing sector in Canada, producing goods worth more than $110 billion every year. It is currently facing a labour shortage. FPSC certifications are a way to help address labour shortages and attract new workers.

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Category	Major Skill	Competency Unit
Meat Cutting	Use Meat Cutting Techniques	Use required cutting method Size meat cuts Shape meat cuts Produce ground meat
	Fabricate Meat Cuts for Beef/Veal	Breakdown beef/veal carcass into primal cuts Cut beef/veal sub-primal cuts Cut beef/veal retail cuts
	Fabricate Meat Cuts for Beef/Veal	Breakdown beef/veal carcass into primal cuts Cut beef/veal sub-primal cuts Cut beef/veal retail cuts
	Fabricate Meat Cuts for Pork	Breakdown pork carcass into primal cuts Cut pork sub-primal cuts Cut pork retail cuts
	Fabricate Meat Cuts for Lamb	Breakdown lamb carcass into primal cuts Cut lamb sub-primal Cut lamb retail cuts
	Fabricate Meat Cuts for Farmed Game Animals	Breakdown farmed game carcass into primal cuts Cut farmed game into retail cuts
Equipment and Tools	Equipment and Tools	Operate Food Processing Equipment Lock Out Equipment
Equipment and Tools	Equipment and Tools	Use Food Processing Hand and Power Tools

Category	Major Skill	Competency Unit
Food Processing Equipment	Use Food Processing Hand and Power Tools	Use knives and saws
Food Safety Management System	Comply with Food Safety Management System	Follow food safety management system
Quality Management	Follow Food Traceability System	Follow Food Traceability System
Quality Management	Monitor Product Quality	Monitor foreign body detection and removal equipment Inspect finished meat and game
Sanitation	Clean Food Processing Equipment and Tools	Prepare for cleaning Conduct daily cleaning for food processing equipment and tools
Sanitation	Sanitize Food Processing Equipment and Tools	Prepare for daily sanitizing of food processing equipment and tool Conduct daily sanitizing of food processing equipment and tools
Health & Safety	Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Program	Follow occupational health and safety program Participate in emergency preparation
Organizational Policies, Procedures, and Practices	Comply with Legislation/ Regulations	Interact with regulatory agents/inspectors Participate in accident/incident investigations
Organizational Policies, Procedures, and Practices	Comply with organizational policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)	Comply with organizational policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Leadership	Demonstrate Professionalism	Exhibit professional and ethical conduct
Communication	Communicate Effectively	Use active listening skills Use speaking skills Use hand signals

Category	Major Skill	Competency Unit
Food Safety Management System	Develop Prerequisite Programs and Supporting Documentation	Develop prerequisite program for premises Develop prerequisite program for transport, storage, purchasing, shipping and receiving Develop prerequisite program for equipment and preventative maintenance Develop prerequisite program for personnel and training Develop prerequisite program for sanitation and pest control Develop prerequisite program for recalls Develop prerequisite program for other operational control programs
	Develop HACCP Plan(s) or Equivalent Food Safety Plan(s)	Assemble team Describe products and intended uses Create process flow diagram and plant schematic Verify process flow and plant schematic Conduct hazard analysis Determine critical control points Establish critical limits Establish procedures to monitor each critical control point (CCP) Establish procedures to take corrective action Establish verification and validation procedures Establish recordkeeping and documentation control procedures
	Implement Food Safety Management System	Communicate food safety management systems to management staff Verify food safety programs and tasks are being completed as required Review and validate food safety management system Update program documentation
	Comply with Food Safety Management System	Comply with food safety management system
	Manage Audits	Develop system to manage audits Develop tracking tools Prepare for audits Participate in audits
Pest Control	Manage Facility Pest Control Program	Develop pest control program Implement facility pest control program Monitor facility pest control program
Pest Control	Comply with Food Traceability	Comply with food traceability systems
Food Traceability	Manage Food Traceability	Create food traceability system Implement food traceability system Maintain food traceability program
Food Traceability	Comply with Food Traceability	Comply with food traceability systems
Recalls	Follow Recall Plan	Follow recall plan
Quality Management	Monitor Product Quality	Monitor foreign body detection removal equipment
Sanitation	Handle and Prepare Chemicals	Conduct chemical risk assessment Implement control measures Develop chemical safety program
Sanitation	Implement Environmental Monitoring Process	Develop facility environmental monitoring process Conduct organoleptic inspection Conduct ATP hygiene monitoring Conduct microbiological sampling
Waste Management	Comply with Recycling Program	Comply with recycling program
Waste Management	Comply with Facility Waste Management Program	Comply with facility waste management program
Facility Maintenance and Repairs	Maintain Electrical System	Conserve electrical energy
	Maintain Water System	Conserve water
	Maintain Steam System	Conserve steam
	Maintain Compressed Air and Gas System	Conserve compressed air/gas
Health and Safety	Manage Occupational Health and Safety Program	Lead emergency preparation
	Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Program	Follow occupational health and safety program Participate in emergency preparation Direct accident/incident investigations Participate in accident/incident investigations
	Comply with Facility Security Program	Follow facility security program Participate in security exercises and drills
Workforce Management	Set Strategic Direction for Workforce	Manage Diversity in the Workplace
Workforce Management	Train Staff	Develop or revise employee resources Provide orientation to new staff Plan training Conduct training
Record Management	Manage Record Management	Establish record management policies and procedures Monitor organization’s record management systems Monitor department’s record management system
Record Management	Complete Record Management Tasks	Keep records up-to-date
Organizational Policies and Procedures	Comply With Legislation/ Regulations	Determine applicable legislation/regulations Assist regulatory agents/inspectors Interact with regulatory agents/inspectors
Organizational Policies and Procedures	Comply With Organizational Policies and Procedures	Develop organizational policies Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) Implement organizational policies and SOPs Comply with organizational policies and SOPs
Leadership	Provide Leadership	Develop action plans Implement action plans Delegate tasks
	Manage Organizational Change	Implement organizational change Promote continuous improvement Support organizational change
	Demonstrate Professionalism	Collaborate with team members Develop professionally Exhibit professional and ethical conduct Mentor/coach others Manage own stress Manage time
Communications	Communicate Effectively	Use active listening skills Use speaking skills Use hand signals Use writing skills Conduct meetings and presentations Manage internal and external communications

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