Learn at Your Own Pace with Freshcare eLearning
A flexible, remote training option for the Freshcare Food Safety and Quality Standards.
What is Freshcare eLearning?
Freshcare eLearning is an Online training platform that is offered as an alternative to Face-to-face training for Food Safety & Quality (on farm) Edition 4.2 (FSQ4.2) & Supply Chain Edition 2 (SCS2) Standards.
Twelve (12) months access is given to trainees immediately upon sign-up. This allows participants to complete the course at their own pace, with the ability to review modules and resources as required.
Module video introductions, examples and templates are provided with all eLearning courses to provide a guided and interactive training experience.
Freshcare eLearning participants have access to a private message board where they can ask questions one-on-one with assigned trainers and Freshcare team members.
Courses
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Food Safety & Quality (on-farm) Edition 4.2
Course • 171 lessonsThe Food Safety & Quality 4.2 course supports the implementation of the Freshcare Food Safety and Quality Program on-farm, for Growers and Grower-Packers.
$1,169.30
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Supply Chain Edition 2
Course • 165 lessonsSupply Chain Edition 2 has been developed to address the challenges of food safety and quality compliance for businesses involved in supply chain operations.
$1,169.30
Why choose Freshcare eLearning?
It’s self-paced, so trainees can complete their learning at a time and speed that suits them. The course includes access to resources, examples, and a message board where trainers can provide support at any time within the 12-month access period.
Immediate access, with support
As soon as you sign up, you’ll receive immediate access to the course. You then have a full 12 months to complete the training and refer back to the materials as needed. Sign-off can happen anytime within that year, and you can revisit content to refresh your knowledge whenever it suits you.
Your Starting Point for Compliance Confidence
Freshcare training gives you the knowledge and tools to understand the Standards, apply them in your business, and feel ready for audit day.
Who is Freshcare eLearning for?
The Freshcare eLearning courses are suitable to participants that are new to Freshcare or existing participants looking to upgrade or transition to new Standard requirements.
- For new participants, training is essential as it covers all the necessary elements of the standard including the processes and plans required to implement the program and prepare for an audit.
- For existing participants, training provides an opportunity to review their existing program against updated requirements, access new resources, and identify areas for improvements and efficiencies.
While there are no pre-requisites to completing eLearning, we want you to succeed. To be prepared for this course via online training, we recommend that you have:
- A good level of literacy, numeracy and digital skills are required. Course content is text heavy and may not be suitable for people who don't enjoy a lot of reading.
- We recommend a desktop or laptop computer with screen resolution width 1200 pixels or greater, however can be completed on an iPad or tablet.
- Internet access with a 4G or 5G Wi-Fi connection using current versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari as browsers is recommended.
- Available Internet data - It is estimated that if every file in the eLearning course is accessed, roughly 1GB of data is used
- Some experience using computer software such as Microsoft Word to view/edit templates
- Experience using Adobe Acrobat Reader to view example PDF Files. Adobe can be downloaded for free here: get.adobe.com/reader/
- Confidence using the internet and creating, opening and saving electronic files
- Comfort working independently
- Able to complete the course in a 12-month time-frame
We are aware that training through the Freshcare eLearning platform may not be suited to some participants. Factors such as a trainee's level of computer skills, time available to commit to course completion and previous knowledge or experience with Freshcare and other food safety programs can vary. If you find that eLearning is not suited to you after enrolment, a cancellation and/or a request for refund of course registration must be made in writing to [email protected] within 30 days of registration. If a request is approved, a full refund less a $229.90 (including GST) administration fee will be provided. Further Information on payment, cancellation and refund policies can be found here: eLearning Terms of Use.
Alternatively, in-person training is available with a qualified third-party trainer. Face-to-face training can be facilitated by Freshcare-approved Trainers, in a format that best suits the needs of the learner, with one-day group and one-on-one training options available.
Please note: Freshcare Supply Chain Standard Edition 2 (SCS2) is not currently available via face-to-face training.
Our network of approved trainers is located nationally to support all regions. To find a Trainer click here or to view scheduled upcoming courses click here.