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SMETA TrainingPATHWAY

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SMETA TRAINING PATHWAY

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Tutored Training Calendar (1)

Traceability (3 levels)

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Human Resource Management Requirements

Maintain your Certification

Health and Safety Requirements

FINISH

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Business Ethics Requirements

Environment Management Requirements

START

1. tutored training courses are reserved for partner-beneficiaries with a standard support project development and tailor made project development

| SEQUENCE 1 - Human Resource Management Requirements

SMETA TRAINING PATHWAY

catalogue sheet

Type of training1

OBJECTIveS

training title

THeme

Target

Company: Company managers, farm owner/manager, business manager, purchasing manager, quality and traceability manager

6. Social accountability and empowerement

See 3 objectives

N/A

Outgrower Scheme

Tutored1

recomMended

Labour standards: optimization of human resources management and market opportunities

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Company: Farm manager, Head of administration and finance, head of human resources, Career Development Manager, Human Resources, Administration Manager

See 5 objectives

6. Social accountability and empowerement

mandatory

Tutored1

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Company: Head of Human Resources, HR Administration Manager, Career Development Manager Service Providers: Expert-Trainer

See 6 objectives

7. Management and development of organisations

Human Resources Management

Tutored1

mandatory

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1. tutored training courses are reserved for partner-beneficiaries with a standard support project ou tailor made support

| SEQUENCE 2 - Health and safety requirements

SMETA TRAINING PATHWAY

catalogue Sheet

Type of training 1

target

OBJECTIveS

THeme

training title

Company: Farm Manager, Horticultural producer, Production manager, Crop protection manager, Irrigation manager, Harvest manager, HSE manager, Packaging manager, Processing manager, Quality-traceability manager

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Management of Food Safety Risks(3 levels)

See 4 objectives

5. Food safety

mandatory

Self-paced

Company: Farm Manager, Horticultural producer, Production manager, Crop protection manager, Irrigation manager, Harvest manager, HSE manager, Packaging manager, Processing manager, Quality-traceability manager

DOWNLOAD

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Hygiene and Food Safety(3 levels)

Self-paced

5. Food safety

mandatory

Company: Quality and Traceability manager, Processing manager, Packing manager

See 3 objectives

Risk analysis and self-control in production

Self-paced

5. Food safety

N/A

mandatory

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1. tutored training courses are reserved for partner-beneficiaries with a standard support project ou tailor made support

| SEQUENCE 2 - Health and safety requirements

SMETA TRAINING PATHWAY

catalogue Sheet

Type of training 1

target

OBJECTIveS

THeme

training title

DOWNLOAD

See 4 objectives

Company: Quality-Traceability Manager, HSE manager

5. Food safety

mandatory

Self-paced

The HACCP method

DOWNLOAD

See 4 objectives

Company: Packaging manager, Processing manager, Quality and Traceability manager

Good Hygiene practices

mandatory

Self-paced

5. Food safety

DOWNLOAD

Company: Farm manager, Horticultural producer, Production manager, Nurseries manager, Crop protection manager, Plant protection products, Application operator

See 5 objectives

Best Crop Protection Practices(3 levels)

2. Food production and processing

Self-paced

mandatory

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1. tutored training courses are reserved for partner-beneficiaries with a standard support project ou tailor made support

| SEQUENCE 2- Health and safety requirements

SMETA TRAINING PATHWAY

catalogue sheet

Type of training1

target

OBJECTIveS

training title

THeme

Crop Protection and Safe Use of Pesticides

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Company:Production manager, Crop protection manager, Nurseries manager

See 6 objectives

2. Food production and processing

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mandatory

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(1) Tutored training courses are reserved for partner-beneficiaries with a standard support project ou tailor made support

| SEQUENCE 3 - Environment Management Requirements

SMETA TRAINING PATHWAY

catalogue sheet

Type of training1

training title

OBJECTIveS

target

THeME

Sustainable Farming and Integrated Crop Management(3 levels)

Company: Farm manager, Smallholder, Production manager, Nurseries manager, Crop Protection Manager, Irrigation Manager, Harvest Manager

DOWNLOAD

See 5 objectives

2. Food production and processing

Self-paced

mandatory

Company: Farm manager, Production manager, Nurseries manager, Crop Protection Manager, Irrigation Manager, Harvest Manager

DOWNLOAD

See 4 objectives

Knowledge of Environmental Factors

3. Environmental management

mandatory

Self-paced

Impacts of Agricultural Practices on the Environment

Company: Farm manager, Production manager, Nurseries manager, Crop Protection Manager, Irrigation Manager, Harvest Manager

DOWNLOAD

See 6 objectives

3. Environmental management

Self-paced

mandatory

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(1) Tutored training courses are reserved for partner-beneficiaries with a standard support project ou tailor made support

| SEQUENCE 3 - Environment Management Requirements

SMETA TRAINING PATHWAY

catalogue sheet

Type of training1

target

OBJECTIveS

training title

THeME

DOWNLOAD

Restauration of Environmental quality (2 levels)

Company: Farm manager, Production manager, Nurseries manager, Crop Protection Manager, Irrigation Manager, Harvest Manager

See 5 objectives

3. Environmental management

mandatory

Self-paced

Company: Agricultural manager, Horticultural producer, Nurseries manager, Crop Protection Manager, Irrigation Manager, Harvest Manager

DOWNLOAD

Sustainable Production Systems

See 6 objectives

3. Environmental management

recommended

Self-paced

Company: Company manager, Farm manager, Horticultural producer, Production manager, Nurseries manager, Irrigation manager, Harvest manager, Purchasing manager, Packing manager, Processing manager

DOWNLOAD

See 5 objective

3. Environmental management

Waste Management

Tutored1

recommended

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1. tutored training courses are reserved for partner-beneficiaries with a standard support project ou tailor made support

| SEQUENCE 3 - Environment Management Requirements

SMETA TRAINING PATHWAY

catalogue sheet

Type of training1

target

training title

OBJECTIveS

THeME

Company: Production manager, Nursery manager, Irrigation manager, Harvest manager, Packaging manager, Quality-Traceability manager, Product Processing manager, Irrigation technician, Harvest technician

Sustainable Energy Managament

See 6 objectives

3. Environmental management

N/A

Tutored1

recommended

Company: Production manager, Nursery manager, Irrigation manager, Harvest manager, Packaging manager, Quality-Traceability manager, Product Processing manager, Irrigation technician, Harvest technician

Sustainable Water Managament

See 4 objectives

3. Environmental management

N/A

recommended

Tutored1

Company: Company manager, Farm owner/manager, Production manager, HSE manager, Packing manager, Quality and traceability manager

Getting the Data Right: Foundations for Carbon Footprinting

See 5 objectives

3. Environmental management

Tutored1

N/A

mandatory

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1. tutored training courses are reserved for partner-beneficiaries with a standard support project ou tailor made support

| SEQUENCE 4 - Business Ethics Requirements

SMETA TRAINING PATHWAY

catalogue sheet

Type of training1

training title

OBJECTIveS

THeME

target

Company: Company manager, Farm Manager, Horticultural producer, Head of Human resources, Career Development manager, Communication and CSR manager

DOWNLOAD

See 4 objectives

6. Social accountability and empowerment

Ethical Production(3 levels)

Tutored1

mandatory

Company: Company manager, Farm manager, Head of Human Resources, Communication & CSR manager

DOWNLOAD

See 3 objectives

Corporate Social Responsibility(2 levels)

1. Sustainable production and trade

mandatory

Self-paced

DOWNLOAD

See 6 objectives

Company: Company manager, Accounting andFinancial manager, Financial controller, Paying Accountant

7. Management and development of organisations

Accounting and Financial Management

Self-paced

recommended

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1. tutored training courses are reserved for partner-beneficiaries with a standard support project ou tailor made support

SMETA TRAINING PATHWAY

| SEQUENCE 4 - Business Ethics Requirements

catalogue SHEET

Type OF TRAINING1

OBJECTIVES

TRAINING TITLE

THEME

TARGET

Effective Accounting and Financial Management

DOWNLOAD

See 4 objectives

Company: Company manager, Accounting andFinancial manager, Financial controller, Paying Accountant

7. Management and development of organisations

recommended

Tutored1

GO BACK TO GENERAL VIEW

1. tutored training courses are reserved for partner-beneficiaries with a standard support project ou tailor made support

| SEQUENCE 5 - Maintain your certification

SMETA TRAINING PATHWAY

catalogue SHEET

Type OF TRAINING1

OBJECTIVES

TRAINING TITLE

THEME

TARGET

Company: Company manager, Production manager , Maintenance manager, HSE manager, Packing manager , Processing manager, Quality-Traceability manager

Internal Audit of a Management System for a Company

DOWNLOAD

See 4 objectives

Tutored1

5. Food safety

mandatory

GO BACK TO GENERAL VIEW

1. tutored training courses are reserved for partner-beneficiaries with a standard support project ou tailor made support

Objectives

  1. List the different regulations governing ethical production
  2. List and describe the main tools for assessing and monitoring ethical performance
  3. Recognize the value of key ethical and sustainable product labels and the competitive advantages they provide
  4. Define the profile of the consumer of ethical products

Objectives

  1. Explain the legal framework and the non-regulatory framework (voluntary norms and private standards) of sustainable management of the encironment.
  2. List the impacts of agriculture on water quality.
  3. Explain soil fertility.
  4. List the impacts of agriculture on biodiversity.
  5. List the impacts of agriculture on air quality.
  6. Explain the impact of agricultural activities on waste production.

Objectives

  1. Identify the energy issues related to agricultural production and climate change (cost of energy; greenhouse gases).
  2. Measure the energy consumption in a farm (energy balance) and its rational use ot not (energy audit).
  3. Identify the renewable energy sources available (eg exploitation of biomass, hydroelectricity, wind, etc.), their cost and their availability.
  4. Identify the stages of the process where energy savings are possible.
  5. Analyze how to set up an energy transition.
  6. Determine the feasibility (tehcnical and economic) of replacing fossil fuels with renewable energies, from the field to shipping the products.

Objectives

  1. List the different regulations governing ethical production
  2. List and describe the main tools for assessing and monitoring ethical performance
  3. Recognize the value of key ethical and sustainable product labels and the competitive advantages they provide
  4. Define the profile of the consumer of ethical products

Objectives

  1. Evaluate the economic risks and the long-term consequences of a lack of strategy to contain ethical problems in the workplace.
  2. Identify emerging market opportunities for companies committed to a social responsibility approach.
  3. Identify existing bad practices within their company.
  4. Implement corrective actions to end illegal working conditions.
  5. Develop a preventive approach to managing problematic situations.

Objectives

  1. List all the precautions to be taken when applying phytosanitary products.
  2. Explain the role and benefits of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  3. List the different elements present on the packaging of phytosanitary products
  4. Define the rules concerning the transport and storage of phytosanitary products
  5. Define the first aid and first aid to be given in the event of an accident
Catalgue Sheet

Hygiene and Food Safety

Title of the catalogue sheet
EN
INTRODUCTION TO HYGIENE AND FOOD SAFETY
HYGIENE AND FOOD SAFETY / INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
HYGIENE AND FOOD SAFETY / ADVANCED LEVEL
Catalogue Sheet

Crop Protection and Safe Use of Pesticides

TitLe of the catalogue sheet
EN
CROP PROTECTION AND SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES
Catalogue sheet

Effective accounting and financial management

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
EFFECTIVE ACCOUTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGAMENT

Objectives

  1. Evaluate the economic risks and the long-term consequences of a lack of strategy to contain ethical problems in the workplace.
  2. Identify emerging market opportunities for companies committed to a social responsibility approach.
  3. Identify existing bad practices within their company.
  4. Implement corrective actions to end illegal working conditions.
  5. Develop a preventive approach to managing problematic situations.
Fiches de catalogue

Réglementations et normes privées (3 niveaux)

Titre de la fiche du catalogue
FR
RÉGLEMENTATIONS ET NORMES PRIVÉES / NIVEAU INTERMÉDIAIRE
RÉGLEMENTATIONS ET NORMES PRIVÉES / NIVEAU AVANCÉ
INTRODUCTION AUX RÈGLEMENTS ET AUX NORMES PRIVÉES
Catalogue sheet

Knowledge of environmental factors

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Objectives

  1. Detail the set of measures improving water management within the farm.
  2. Detail the set of measures improving soil management within the farm.
  3. Detail the set of measures improving the management of biodiversity within the farm.
  4. Detail the set of measures improving waste management within the farm.
  5. Learn methods to reduce emissions of pollutants, particulates, and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Catalague Sheet

Human Resources Management

Title of the catalogue sheet
EN
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Catalogue sheet

Good Hygiene practices

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
Good Hygiene Practices

Objectives

  1. Understand the basic principles of risk analysis.
  2. Know control measures for each step of the production process.
  3. Know the steps and general recommendations for the development of a self-monitoring system.

Objectives

  1. Identify the energy issues related to agricultural production and climate change (cost of energy; greenhouse gases).
  2. Measure the energy consumption in a farm (energy balance) and its rational use ot not (energy audit).
  3. Identify the renewable energy sources available (eg exploitation of biomass, hydroelectricity, wind, etc.), their cost and their availability.
  4. Identify the stages of the process where energy savings are possible.
  5. Analyze how to set up an energy transition.
  6. Determine the feasibility (tehcnical and economic) of replacing fossil fuels with renewable energies, from the field to shipping the products.

Objectives

  1. Explain the basic principles of and how to implement a CSR a corporate approach
  2. Identify stakeholders and understand the importance of dialogue with them
  3. Understand and develop the 7 key questions of the ISO 26000 standard
Fiches de catalogue

Réglementations et normes privées (3 niveaux)

Titre de la fiche du catalogue
FR
RÉGLEMENTATIONS ET NORMES PRIVÉES / NIVEAU INTERMÉDIAIRE
RÉGLEMENTATIONS ET NORMES PRIVÉES / NIVEAU AVANCÉ
INTRODUCTION AUX RÈGLEMENTS ET AUX NORMES PRIVÉES

Objectives

  1. Diagnose and categorize crop enemies.
  2. List the different control methods and choose the most appropriate control method.
  3. Implement a control method.
  4. List the characteristics of phytosanitary products and the associated risks.
  5. Adopt good phytosanitary practices (PPE, reading labels, etc.).
  6. Rescue in case of poisoning.

Objectives

  1. Identify the essential data to be recorded and relate with the basic rules of an accounting system.
  2. Draw up and interpret a general accounting table, a profit and loss account and a balance sheet.
  3. Estimate future financial needs based on financial statements and growth forecasts.
  4. Draw up a provisional budget and manage financial resources.
Catalogue sheet

Accounting and financial management

TitLe OF THE catalogue SHEET
EN
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Catalogue sheet

Impacts of agricultural practices on the environment

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
IMPACTS OF AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Catalogue sheet

Effective accounting and financial management

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
EFFECTIVE ACCOUTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGAMENT
Catalogue sheet

Good Hygiene practices

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
Good Hygiene Practices
Catalogue sheet

Sustainable production systems

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Catalogue Sheet

Labor Standards: Optimization of Human Resources Management and Market Opportunities

Title of the catalogue sheet
EN
LABOR STANDARDS: OPTIMIZATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Catalague Sheet

Human Resources Management

Title of the catalogue sheet
EN
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Objectives

  1. List all the precautions to be taken when applying phytosanitary products.
  2. Explain the role and benefits of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  3. List the different elements present on the packaging of phytosanitary products
  4. Define the rules concerning the transport and storage of phytosanitary products
  5. Define the first aid and first aid to be given in the event of an accident

Objectives

  1. Describe the role of HACCP in food safety.
  2. List the 7 principles of HACCP.
  3. Explain the 2 phases of HACCP.
  4. List and explain the 12 steps for implementing HACCP.
Catalogue sheet

Ethical production (3 levels)

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
INTRODUCTION TO ETHICAL PRODUCTION
ETHICAL PRODUCTION/ INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
ETHICAL PRODUCTION/ ADVANCED LEVEL
Catalogue sheet

Knowledge of environmental factors

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Objectives

  1. The company must have a management system ready to be audited.
  2. Not be involved in the development and/or management of the system that must be audited (one cannot audit one’s own work).
  3. Have the skills required by the standard to be an auditor.
  4. Be able to follow the deontology and ethics of the auditor.
Catalogue sheet

Sustainable Farming and Integrated Crop Management (3 levels)

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT
SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT / INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT / ADVANCED LEVEL

Objectives

  1. Explain the role of soil and organic matter in an agricultural system.
  2. List the mechanisms of soil degradation and the techniques for preventing this degradation.
  3. Understand the functions of organic matter in the soil and the benefits of using waste products for organic fertilization.
  4. List the risks of water pollution and the techniques for preventing this pollution.
  5. Understanding biodiversity, the essential services it provides, and the practices that affect it.
Catalogue sheet

Internal audit of a management system for a company

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
INTERNAL AUDIT OF A MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A COMPANY

Objectives

  1. Know the relationship between soil properties, plant needs and water.
  2. Know the criteria and parameters of water quality for its operation.
  3. Knowing how to improve water storage in the soil.
  4. Know how to identify agricultural practices that pose a risk to surface and groundwater pollution (and therefore have an impact on the health of communities and the environment).

Objectives

  1. Describe the role of HACCP in food safety.
  2. List the 7 principles of HACCP.
  3. Explain the 2 phases of HACCP.
  4. List and explain the 12 steps for implementing HACCP.
Catalogue Sheet

Labor Standards: Optimization of Human Resources Management and Market Opportunities

Title of the catalogue sheet
EN
LABOR STANDARDS: OPTIMIZATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

Objectives

  1. Explain the influence of biotic and abiotic factors on the agrosystem.
  2. Describe the water cycle.
  3. Define a soil (composition, formation, properties).
  4. List and explain the services provided by biodiversity.

Objectives

  1. List the key concepts of health security and briefly describe the relationships between them.
  2. Differentiate the past "obligation of means" approach versus the current "obligation of results" approach in the context of food safety.
  3. List the origins and natures of biological, physical and chemicam risks.
  4. Explain the HACCP method and its 7 principles and 12 steps
  5. List the European and global regulations relating to food safety, biological contaminants, and phytosanitary safety
Catalogue sheet

Ethical production (3 levels)

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
INTRODUCTION TO ETHICAL PRODUCTION
ETHICAL PRODUCTION/ INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
ETHICAL PRODUCTION/ ADVANCED LEVEL
Catalogue sheet

Restoration of environmental quality (2 levels)

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
RESTORATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY / INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
RESTORATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY / ADVANCED LEVEL
Catalogue sheet

Corporate Social Responsibility (2 levels)

en
Title of the catalogue sheet
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSABILITY / INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSABILITY / ADVANCED LEVEL
Catalogue sheet

Waste management

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
WASTE MANAGEMENT

Objectives

  1. Explain the influence of biotic and abiotic factors on the agrosystem.
  2. Describe the water cycle.
  3. Define a soil (composition, formation, properties).
  4. List and explain the services provided by biodiversity.

Objectives

  1. Define and differentiate the notions of leadership and management
  2. Explain good corporate governance and its role in strengthening businesses.
  3. List staff recruitment and retention methods.
  4. Define the performance management organization.
  5. Explain the different types of relationship with staff.
  6. Define the principles of occupational health and safety.

Objectives

  1. Define the different possible financial organizations for a company.
  2. List the main international financial and accounting conventions.
  3. Define the most commonly used financial ratios.
  4. Understand the importance of financial statements in assessing a company’s financial health.
  5. List the different methods of financial forecasting;
  6. Define business valuation and its measurement methods.
Catalogue sheet

Sustainable production systems

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

Objectives

  1. Define and differentiate the notions of leadership and management
  2. Explain good corporate governance and its role in strengthening businesses.
  3. List staff recruitment and retention methods.
  4. Define the performance management organization.
  5. Explain the different types of relationship with staff.
  6. Define the principles of occupational health and safety.

Objectives

  1. Identify the key types of data required for carbon and environmental footprinting in horticultural production and packaging (Knowledge & Understanding).
  2. Explain the relevance of each data category (e.g. energy, inputs, transport, packaging) in the context of carbon footprint calculations (Comprehension).
  3. Collect and organize site-specific environmental data using appropriate tools and templates (Application).
  4. Assess the quality, completeness, and consistency of collected data for footprinting purposes (Analysis & Evaluation).
  5. Develop a basic data management plan to support ongoing environmental reporting and client requests (Synthesis & Creation).
Catalogue Sheet

Management of Food Safety Risks

Title of the catalogue sheet
EN
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT OF FOOD SAFETY RISKS
MANAGEMENT OF FOOD SAFETY RISKS / INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
MANAGEMENT OF FOOD SAFETY RISKS / ADVANCED LEVEL
Catalogue sheet

Waste management

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
WASTE MANAGEMENT

Objectives

  1. Understand the steps involved in setting up an FSQMS.
  2. Know the control measures that can be implemented in a company.
  3. Know the internal audit and FSQMS certification process.
  4. Understand the purpose of a self-control system and the value of good practice guides.
Catalogue sheet

Impacts of agricultural practices on the environment

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
IMPACTS OF AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Objectives

  1. Understand the steps involved in setting up an FSQMS.
  2. Know the control measures that can be implemented in a company.
  3. Know the internal audit and FSQMS certification process.
  4. Understand the purpose of a self-control system and the value of good practice guides.
Catalgue Sheet

Hygiene and Food Safety

Title of the catalogue sheet
EN
INTRODUCTION TO HYGIENE AND FOOD SAFETY
HYGIENE AND FOOD SAFETY / INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
HYGIENE AND FOOD SAFETY / ADVANCED LEVEL

Objectives

  1. List the impacts and limits of industrial agriculture based on intensive use of inputs and tillage.
  2. Define the legal and regulatory framework for sustainable management of the environment.
  3. Identify agricultural practices that do not comply with the requirements of private standards in terms of environmental preservation and sustainability.
  4. Compare the characteristics of various production methods (conventional production, organic production, agroforestry, permaculture, agroecology).
  5. Analyze the effects of industrial agriculture and poor practices on soil, water, biodiversity, and air.
  6. Know how to use the SAE or “Self-Assessment System” (COLEAD tool) in its operation.

Objectives

  1. Understand the basic principles of risk analysis.
  2. Know control measures for each step of the production process.
  3. Know the steps and general recommendations for the development of a self-monitoring system.
Catalogue Sheet

The HACCP method

Title of the catalogue sheet
EN
The HACCP method

Objectives

  1. Explain the basic principles of and how to implement a CSR a corporate approach
  2. Identify stakeholders and understand the importance of dialogue with them
  3. Understand and develop the 7 key questions of the ISO 26000 standard
Catalogue sheet

Sustainable Farming and Integrated Crop Management (3 levels)

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT
SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT / INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT / ADVANCED LEVEL

Objectives

  1. Identify the key types of data required for carbon and environmental footprinting in horticultural production and packaging (Knowledge & Understanding).
  2. Explain the relevance of each data category (e.g. energy, inputs, transport, packaging) in the context of carbon footprint calculations (Comprehension).
  3. Collect and organize site-specific environmental data using appropriate tools and templates (Application).
  4. Assess the quality, completeness, and consistency of collected data for footprinting purposes (Analysis & Evaluation).
  5. Develop a basic data management plan to support ongoing environmental reporting and client requests (Synthesis & Creation).
Catalogue sheet

Accounting and financial management

TitLe OF THE catalogue SHEET
EN
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Objectives

  1. List the impacts and limits of industrial agriculture based on intensive use of inputs and tillage.
  2. Define the legal and regulatory framework for sustainable management of the environment.
  3. Identify agricultural practices that do not comply with the requirements of private standards in terms of environmental preservation and sustainability.
  4. Compare the characteristics of various production methods (conventional production, organic production, agroforestry, permaculture, agroecology).
  5. Analyze the effects of industrial agriculture and poor practices on soil, water, biodiversity, and air.
  6. Know how to use the SAE or “Self-Assessment System” (COLEAD tool) in its operation.

Objectives

  1. Understand the principles of hygiene.
  2. Identify good hygiene practices related to their activity and COVID-19 prevention.
  3. Implement hygiene principles and COVID-19 prevention.
  4. Raise awareness of good hygiene practices and COVID-19 prevention among company personnel.
Catalogue sheet

Best crop protection practices (3 levels)

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
Introduction to best crop protection practices
Best crop protection practices / Intermediate level
Best crop protection practices / Advanced level
Catalogue sheet

Internal audit of a management system for a company

Title of the catalogue sheet
en
INTERNAL AUDIT OF A MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR A COMPANY

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Objectives

  1. Define the notion of waste in the horticultural context.
  2. Identify and classify the nature, source and flow of waste produced within your company.
  3. Identify key business-level threats, weaknesses, strenghts and opportunities for waste management.
  4. Identify sustainable practices for recovering organic waste within a company.
  5. List the main elements to develop a waste management plan.
Catalogue Sheet

The HACCP method

Title of the catalogue sheet
EN
The HACCP method

Objectives

  1. Model Familiarization: To provide knowledge and practical tools for applying an outgrower scheme.
  2. Capacity Building: To enhance the understanding of out-grower schemes, with a focus on their design, implementation, and scaling within the context of Ghana's agriculture.
  3. Skills Development: To equip participants with the baseline skills to manage, monitor, and evaluate out-grower schemes effectively.
Fiches de catalogue

Réglementations et normes privées (3 niveaux)

Titre de la fiche du catalogue
FR
RÉGLEMENTATIONS ET NORMES PRIVÉES / NIVEAU INTERMÉDIAIRE
RÉGLEMENTATIONS ET NORMES PRIVÉES / NIVEAU AVANCÉ
INTRODUCTION AUX RÈGLEMENTS ET AUX NORMES PRIVÉES
Catalogue sheet

Restoration of environmental quality (2 levels)

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RESTORATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY / INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
RESTORATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY / ADVANCED LEVEL

Objectives

  1. Detail the set of measures improving water management within the farm.
  2. Detail the set of measures improving soil management within the farm.
  3. Detail the set of measures improving the management of biodiversity within the farm.
  4. Detail the set of measures improving waste management within the farm.
  5. Learn methods to reduce emissions of pollutants, particulates, and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Objectives

  1. List the key concepts of health security and briefly describe the relationships between them.
  2. Differentiate the past "obligation of means" approach versus the current "obligation of results" approach in the context of food safety.
  3. List the origins and natures of biological, physical and chemicam risks.
  4. Explain the HACCP method and its 7 principles and 12 steps
  5. List the European and global regulations relating to food safety, biological contaminants, and phytosanitary safety
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Réglementations et normes privées (3 niveaux)

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RÉGLEMENTATIONS ET NORMES PRIVÉES / NIVEAU INTERMÉDIAIRE
RÉGLEMENTATIONS ET NORMES PRIVÉES / NIVEAU AVANCÉ
INTRODUCTION AUX RÈGLEMENTS ET AUX NORMES PRIVÉES

Objectives

  1. Define the notion of waste in the horticultural context.
  2. Identify and classify the nature, source and flow of waste produced within your company.
  3. Identify key business-level threats, weaknesses, strenghts and opportunities for waste management.
  4. Identify sustainable practices for recovering organic waste within a company.
  5. List the main elements to develop a waste management plan.

Objectives

  1. Identify the essential data to be recorded and relate with the basic rules of an accounting system.
  2. Draw up and interpret a general accounting table, a profit and loss account and a balance sheet.
  3. Estimate future financial needs based on financial statements and growth forecasts.
  4. Draw up a provisional budget and manage financial resources.
Catalogue sheet

Corporate Social Responsibility (2 levels)

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSABILITY / INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSABILITY / ADVANCED LEVEL
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Crop Protection and Safe Use of Pesticides

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CROP PROTECTION AND SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES

Objectives

  1. Explain the role of soil and organic matter in an agricultural system.
  2. List the mechanisms of soil degradation and the techniques for preventing this degradation.
  3. Understand the functions of organic matter in the soil and the benefits of using waste products for organic fertilization.
  4. List the risks of water pollution and the techniques for preventing this pollution.
  5. Understanding biodiversity, the essential services it provides, and the practices that affect it.

Objectives

  1. Define the different possible financial organizations for a company.
  2. List the main international financial and accounting conventions.
  3. Define the most commonly used financial ratios.
  4. Understand the importance of financial statements in assessing a company’s financial health.
  5. List the different methods of financial forecasting;
  6. Define business valuation and its measurement methods.

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Catalogue Sheet

Management of Food Safety Risks

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INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT OF FOOD SAFETY RISKS
MANAGEMENT OF FOOD SAFETY RISKS / INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
MANAGEMENT OF FOOD SAFETY RISKS / ADVANCED LEVEL

Objectives

  1. Understand the principles of hygiene.
  2. Identify good hygiene practices related to their activity and COVID-19 prevention.
  3. Implement hygiene principles and COVID-19 prevention.
  4. Raise awareness of good hygiene practices and COVID-19 prevention among company personnel.

Objectives

  1. Explain the legal framework and the non-regulatory framework (voluntary norms and private standards) of sustainable management of the encironment.
  2. List the impacts of agriculture on water quality.
  3. Explain soil fertility.
  4. List the impacts of agriculture on biodiversity.
  5. List the impacts of agriculture on air quality.
  6. Explain the impact of agricultural activities on waste production.
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Best crop protection practices (3 levels)

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Introduction to best crop protection practices
Best crop protection practices / Intermediate level
Best crop protection practices / Advanced level
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Réglementations et normes privées (3 niveaux)

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RÉGLEMENTATIONS ET NORMES PRIVÉES / NIVEAU INTERMÉDIAIRE
RÉGLEMENTATIONS ET NORMES PRIVÉES / NIVEAU AVANCÉ
INTRODUCTION AUX RÈGLEMENTS ET AUX NORMES PRIVÉES

Objectives

  1. Diagnose and categorize crop enemies.
  2. List the different control methods and choose the most appropriate control method.
  3. Implement a control method.
  4. List the characteristics of phytosanitary products and the associated risks.
  5. Adopt good phytosanitary practices (PPE, reading labels, etc.).
  6. Rescue in case of poisoning.

Objectifs

  1. Model Familiarization: To provide knowledge and practical tools for applying an outgrower scheme.
  2. Capacity Building: To enhance the understanding of out-grower schemes, with a focus on their design, implementation, and scaling within the context of Ghana's agriculture.
  3. Skills Development: To equip participants with the baseline skills to manage, monitor, and evaluate out-grower schemes effectively.

Objectives

  1. Know the relationship between soil properties, plant needs and water.
  2. Know the criteria and parameters of water quality for its operation.
  3. Knowing how to improve water storage in the soil.
  4. Know how to identify agricultural practices that pose a risk to surface and groundwater pollution (and therefore have an impact on the health of communities and the environment).

Objectives

  1. The company must have a management system ready to be audited.
  2. Not be involved in the development and/or management of the system that must be audited (one cannot audit one’s own work).
  3. Have the skills required by the standard to be an auditor.
  4. Be able to follow the deontology and ethics of the auditor.