The role of a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) is critical in a food processing facility, ensuring the effective management and preparation of the Food Safety Plan (FSP), validation of preventive controls, and more. By completing specialized training under a standardized curriculum recognized by the FDA, you can become a PCQI.
This training equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to implement a Food Safety Plan (FSP) and Preventive Controls (PC) as mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011, regulated by the USFDA. It builds confidence to effectively apply FSP and PC in compliance with FSMA requirements.
Over five days, you will gain a thorough understanding of how to develop and implement an FSP, including conducting hazard analysis, identifying potential hazards and allergens, and determining preventive measures. The course provides a step-by-step approach to addressing key elements, such as on-site process verification, creating essential records and documentation, and preparing for USFDA inspections.
Any graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Certificate Programmes.
The duration of the training is 5 days.
The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective Online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.
The accompanying training is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.
Online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme and after successful completion; the participants will be awarded Certificate in PCQI Professional by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI.
The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading Food and agriculture companies across the globe. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.
In recent Months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working global food giants like Britannia Industries Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Kohinoor Foods Ltd. (Satnam Overseas Ltd.), LT Foods Ltd. (Daawat), McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd., Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Cadbury), Haldiram’s, Mother Dairy, MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Orkla), Nestle India Ltd., Amul, Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd., Venkys India Ltd., Vimta Labs, Nexus Test Labs, PepsiCo India, Patanjali, Heritage Food Ltd., Kwality Dairy India Ltd., KRBL Ltd., etc.
The participants of this programme have prospective career opportunities in food testing, laboratory management, research, teaching, production, record keeping, technical writing and related activities. They can also work as PCQI Professional in FBOs, labs & research institutions, Quality control departments in food companies and onsite labs in food companies. Those who are already working in these areas will be benefitted by the programme in terms of career enhancement and growth within the organisation or at the time of switching their organisations.
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