Retort Supervisors Course

RETORT SUPERVISORS’ COURSE

This short course is run by FoodStream and Food Industry Engineering Pty Ltd in conjunction with the Innoven Food Industry Centre at Shepparton, Victoria.

Overview:

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively supervise retort operations. Those completing the course will understand their responsibilities and how these relate to the safety and general quality of the products processed. This course was previously offered through The University of Queensland, and is approved by the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS).

All aspects of the thermal processing of foods packed in cans, bottles, pouches, and similar containers are covered:

Introduction to canning

Retort systems and container handling

Packaging systems for thermally processed foods

Microbiology of canned foods

Principles of thermal processing

Retort operation and production records

Cooling water chlorination and canning sanitation

Regulations relevant to thermal processing

It includes extensive practical training using the Pilot Plant Facilities at the Innoven Food Industry Centre.

A written exam is to be completed, as required under the course accreditation.

Link to the planned program for the course

When: 21 - 24 April 2009

Tea/coffee will be available from 8 am on the first day, ready for the program to start at 8:30 am. Presentations will conclude by 4:00 pm on the final day.

Where: Innoven Food Industry Centre, Goulburn-Ovens TAFE, Fryers Street, Shepparton, Victoria.

Registration Fee: $ 1,950 plus GST

Registrations close at ’close-of-business’ on 6 April 2009

(Please note that no registrations will be accepted after this date as a strict deadline is required to allow sufficient time for the printing of course notes)

To register, download the registration form here, and send to:

Kerry Howard at the Innoven Food Industry Centre via

Email: khoward@gotafe.vic.edu.au or

Fax: 03 5833 2532

Course Presenters:

The main presenter is Mr Gordon Young of Foodstream Pty Ltd. Mr Young holds the AQIS accredited Qualified Cannery Persons Certificate, and carries out thermal process validation work for a range of companies, working with both canned and retort pouch products. He is experienced with a range of different types of retorts.

Who should attend?

Retort operators, line supervisors, quality assurance personnel, product development staff, and maintenance personnel will all benefit from the understanding of retort processing provided by this course.

Cancellation policy:

Fees, less a 10% handling charge, will be refunded if participants cancel their registration 14 days or more prior to the commencement of the course. Fees will not be refunded after that date, but a substitute participant will be accepted at any time.

Foodstream Pty Ltd reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course if necessary (e.g. due to insufficient registrations). In this case a full refund of fees will be available. FoodStream’s Liability is limited to the registration fee only, and FoodStream cannot be held liable for air fares, accommodation, or other related expenses.

This training can also be offered to companies on-site at their facility.

Click here for more information on options for offering this course on-site.

Innoven Food Industry Centre

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

21 - 24 April 2009