Overview
Building an effective food safety system starts with understanding the structure and purpose of HACCP.
HACCP Basics is a practical 4-hour course that provides foundational knowledge to prepare you for developing your HACCP system or Preventive Control Plan (PCP). It explains the Codex principles of HACCP and how they translate into a functioning, risk-based food safety system that meets regulatory and customer expectations.
Through instructor-led discussion and practical exercises, participants will learn how hazards are identified and evaluated, how process flow diagrams support hazard analysis, and how preventive controls and Critical Control Points (CCPs) are determined and managed. The session focuses on practical application to help organizations build or strengthen their food safety knowledge base.
A certificate of participation will be issued upon completion.
Details
Upcoming Dates
February 16, 2027
June 8, 2027
September 21, 2027
December 7, 2027
Start Time: 8:30 am
Virtual instructor
Fees
$275 for Members
GST is not included
This Course Is For
- HACCP and Food Safety Team Members
- Founders and owners looking to understand HACCP
- Production Managers and Supervisors
- Quality Assurance and Food Safety personnel
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and principles of HACCP
- Understand regulatory and customer expectations for HACCP or PCP plans
- Describe the key steps in developing a HACCP system
- Understand how to develop and verify a process flow diagram
- Participate in hazard identification and hazard analysis activities
- Understand how preventive controls and CCPs are established and maintained
- Recognize the importance of validation, verification, documentation, and ongoing system maintenance
“The HACCP course was a great help to review the key components that make up a reliable plan. I enjoyed the training session because it was clear with examples and that we had people from different levels of experience and industries. The instructor also helped guide and facilitate open discussions which made it a positive experience overall.”
– Stanley Sun, Production Manager, Crust Craft
Registration
Upcoming Dates
February 16, 2027
June 8, 2027
September 21, 2027
December 7, 2027
Start Time: 8:30 am (4 hrs.)
Virtual instructor
Fees
$275 for AFPA Members
GST not included
Course Delivery
Courses are provided online and class sizes are limited, so register early to avoid disappointment.
Equipment required: Computer, camera, microphone and an internet connection.
Terms & Conditions
You will be notified as to the exact details of each course one week prior to the start date. Ensure you enter correctly the student names as these will be used for printing certificates.
Substitutions are welcome. Please notify us as soon as possible.
Contact us about multi-registration discounts.
Non-AFPA Members
Payment must be received upon registration. All courses must be paid prior to the course start date.
Cancellations by AFPA
We strive to meet our obligation to deliver the courses on the given dates but sometimes we must cancel. Avoid disappointment by registering with us as far in advance as possible. We will cancel courses with insufficient registration.
If the course is cancelled by AFPA, we will refund your registration fees or provide a credit. We reserve the right to change the date, location or trainer.
Early Cancellations by You
If your cancellation is received more than three weeks before the course date we will refund your fee less 25%.
Late Cancellations by You
Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations received less than three weeks before the course date.
