FSPCA PCQI and HACCP Training

FSPCA PCHF & HACCP Classes

Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) Preventive Controls for Human Foods (PCHF) is a two-and-a-half-day course that will provide the tools necessary to complete the FSMA Preventive Controls rule requirements. This course, developed by the FSPCA, is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by the FDA. Successful completion of this course meets the requirements for a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). Following the PCHF training is a half-day training for Introduction to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). This course is designed for individuals who have completed the PCHF course and provides the tools necessary to complete HACCP plans. Individual certificates are provided for the successful completion of these training courses.

2.5 days PCHF/PCQI followed by 0.5 day HACCP

2025 Training Schedule

Open to current Hydrite customers, our 2025 training schedule includes in-person and virtual training opportunities. Seating is limited per FSPCA training guidelines.

Course Overview

FSPCA PCHF

The PCHF course was developed by the FSPCA and is the standardized curriculum recognized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

At the completion of the course, students will understand the basics, identify the resources needed to develop, implement and maintain a food safety plan, understand and identify process step hazard assessment and understand and identify steps required to determine preventive control. The course was developed by the FSPCA and is the standardize curriculum recognized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Successful completion of this course is one way to meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate issued through FSPCA. 

Upon successful completion of this course you will:
• Meet the requirements for a preventive controls qualified individual (PCQI)
• Receive the tools to complete the requirements for FSMA Preventive Controls rule
• Receive a certificate of completion

HACCP

The HACCP training is designed for individuals who have completed PCHF/PCQI training and is accredited through the International HACCP Alliance.

At the completion of the course, students will understand HACCP principles, identify the resources needed to develop, implement and maintain a HACCP plan, understand and identify process step hazard assessment and understand and identify steps required to determine critical control points. The course is accredited through the International HACCP Alliance.  Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate with an International HACCP Alliance sticker provided by Hydrite Chemical Co. 

Those who complete this course will:
• Identify the resources needed to develop, implement, and maintain a HACCP plan
• Understand and identify the steps required to determine critical control points
• Receive a certificate with an International HACCP Alliance sticker provided by Hydrite Chemical Co.

Course Objectives