Cold Chain Management & Export Quality Standards Training Course

Cold Chain Management & Export Quality Standards Training Course

Intermediate | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Cold Chain Management & Export Quality Standards Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview
This course provides a detailed examination of the cold chain logistics essential for maintaining seafood quality and achieving export compliance. Participants will learn the technical aspects of refrigeration, logistics management, and the intricate requirements of international markets, including EU, US, and other major import regulations, certification, and traceability.

Course Duration
5 Days

Target Audience

  • Export managers and logistics coordinators in seafood companies

  • Cold storage and logistics facility managers

  • Quality assurance and certification officers

  • Officials from national standards and export promotion authorities

Personal Impact

  • Ability to manage and monitor a seamless cold chain from production to consumer.

  • In-depth knowledge of international seafood safety and quality standards.

  • Skills to prepare a company for export certification audits.

  • Understanding of traceability systems required for international markets.

Organizational Impact

  • Consistent access to and retention in high-value international markets.

  • Minimized product rejections and financial losses due to cold chain failures.

  • Enhanced competitiveness through superior quality management and compliance.

  • Ability to command premium prices through certification.

Course Objectives

  • Manage the cold chain effectively, including refrigeration technology and logistics.

  • Understand and implement export quality standards for key international markets.

  • Navigate the certification and audit processes for standards like BAP, MSC, and EU regulations.

  • Implement a robust traceability system throughout the supply chain.

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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Cold Chain Fundamentals

  • Refrigeration cycles, equipment, and temperature monitoring technologies

  • Logistics management: transport, storage, and break-bulk operations

  • Exercise: Identifying cold chain breakpoints in a supply chain scenario

Module 2: International Market Access Requirements

  • Overview of major import regulations (EU, US FDA, Japan)

  • Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures and import alerts

  • Case Study: Responding to a US FDA import refusal

Module 3: Seafood Safety and Quality Standards

  • In-depth study of EU regulations on hygiene and contaminants

  • Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards (BRC, IFS, SQF)

  • Workshop: Reviewing a certificate of analysis (CoA) for compliance

Module 4: Certification Schemes

  • Aquaculture certification: Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)

  • Fisheries certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

  • Organic and other niche market certifications

Module 5: Audit Preparedness and Traceability

  • Steps to prepare for a certification audit

  • Developing and managing a product traceability system (one-up, one-back)

  • Final Project: Creating an audit preparedness checklist for a selected standard

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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