Participants are recommended to have completed a Principles and Applications of HACCP training course that meets the definition in the existing SQF glossary before attending.
June 12, 2026
Strengthen your food safety system with practical, SGS-led training designed to help professionals implement, align and maintain SQF Systems Edition 10 requirements with confidence. Suitable for both individual practitioners and organizations preparing teams for certification, this course supports a stronger food safety culture, improved audit readiness and continuous improvement across your site.
Why take this course?
The first step towards SQF certification is understanding how the SQF Food Safety Code applies in practice. This two-day SGS training course gives participants the knowledge and confidence to support the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of an SQF food safety system.
Delivered by SGS, the course combines expert guidance with practical activities to help learners interpret the code, align existing programs and strengthen site-wide food safety culture.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Improve or align existing food safety programs to reflect the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code
- Understand the interconnectedness of the SQF programs and how each contributes to an SQF System supported by a culture of food safety
- Outline actions to ensure the success of the SQF food safety system
Who should attend?
This course is designed for SQF practitioners and anyone responsible for developing, aligning, verifying, maintaining or supporting a site’s SQF food safety system. It is ideal for quality professionals, food safety leaders, site managers and teams building stronger compliance capability.
Meet your trainer
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Damien Alexander is the SQFI Asia-Pacific Representative and an award-winning food safety professional with more than 20 years of experience implementing, auditing and delivering SQF training across Australia and internationally.
Whether you are preparing one practitioner or upskilling a wider food safety team, this course provides practical guidance to help your organization approach SQF implementation with confidence. Book a scheduled session below to strengthen food safety knowledge, improve consistency and support certification readiness.
Upcoming course dates
| Date | Delivery mode | Location | Cost | Link to the course |
August 6, 9:15 AM - August 7, 3:30 PM (FJT) | Classroom (2 days) | Holiday Inn, Suva, Fiji | AUD 1485.00 | |
September 7, 9:00 AM - September 8, 5:00 PM (AEST) | Virtual Class (2 Sessions) | Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) | AUD 1485.00 Incl. GST |
Ready to strengthen your SQF system?
Choose the date and delivery format that suits you or your team and take the next step towards stronger food safety performance, better audit readiness and more confident SQF implementation.
For further information, please contact:
Theo Vouthas
National Business Development Manager
Business Assurance
t: +61 (0)497 399 386
FAQs
Yes. Participants are encouraged to review the SQF Code relevant to their business before the course. For face-to-face delivery, please bring the relevant code with you on the day.
You will need reliable high-speed internet access and a computer with microphone and camera capability to participate fully in the training and activities.
Yes. Cameras are required during assessment and group activities. Background blurring or other privacy settings can be used where needed.
Participants who complete the course will receive a Statement of Attendance.
An optional exam is available through the existing SQFI pathway for an additional fee.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
