Learning Outcomes:
The aim of the course is:
Explain and develop the requirements of the international standard ISO 9001with examples and case studies, the common points as well as the differences among various Management Systems, food safety risks and control measures of these risks and categorization into Critical Control Points; Functional Prerequisite Programs and Prerequisite Programs, HACCP's basic principles, plan, requirements in accordance with ISO 22000 standard; the requirements of ISO 14001 and EMAS standards, as well as the requirements of integrated crop production management systems (Agro, Eurepgap, Globalgap).
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
(a) decode the ISO 9001 standard and develop and install a Quality Management System in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard;
b) distinguish food safety risk control measures;
c) categorize food safety risk control measures into Critical Control Points, Operational Prerequisite Programs and Prerequisite Programs;
d) design a HACCP plan;
e) decode the ISO 22000 standard and develop a Food Safety Management System in accordance with the ISO 22000 standard;
f) decode ISO 14001 and EMAS standards and develop and install an Environmental
Management System in accordance with ISO 14001 and EMAS standards;
g) to develop and install an Integrated Crop Management System based on the common requirements of the different Management Systems (Agro, Eurepgap, Globalgap),
h) develop and install an Integrated Management System, based on the common requirements of the different Management Systems; and
i) evaluate inspection findings, in terms of compliance with the requirements of Management Systems.
General Competences:
Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information, using the necessary technologies
Adaptation to new situations
Decision making
Autonomous work
Teamwork
Working in an International Environment Work in an interdisciplinary environment Promotion of new Research Ideas Respect for the Natural Environment Project Design and Management Respect for Diversity and multiculturalism
Demonstration of social, professional and moral responsibility and sensitivity to issues gender
Exercise criticism and self-criticism Promoting free, creative and inductive thinking
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