A Program for New Canadians and International Learners

In-demand skills training for success in the Canadian Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry.

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12 Nationally recognized certificates

and an official transcript to show employers.

$10,000 Value

1 year full access to 20 online courses

Professional Job coaching

Transition faster into a career in the food & beverage manufacturing industry

In-Demand Training for Success

A learning path designed to give you the skills employers are looking for.

Level 1:

Employability Skills

Level 1:
Employability Skills

Introduces terminology commonly used in the food manufacturing industry, and addresses integration into the Canadian workforce. Cultural behaviors and diversity in the workplace are also key topics, contributing towards general employability and everyday life skills. Participants will become familiarized with foundational concepts used throughout the remainder of the training. Participants will be equipped with knowledge of the industry and the work environment.
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Level 2:

Foundational Skills

Level 2:
Foundational Skills

Incorporates ‘entry level’ topics and develops the concepts learned in the first level. Before working in a food plant, workers would typically receive on-site training on beginner food safety topics such as sanitation, food spoilage, and allergens. Given the workplace environment, knowledge of industrial safety practices are also very important. Level 2 covers all the essential industry- specific topics required for immediate employment in an entry level position.
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Level 3:

Technical Skills

Level 3:
Technical Skills

More advanced, covering more complex subject areas – this level is ideal for management type positions. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of food safety principles and their overall impact on the food safety management system. Courses delve into auditing practices & procedures and the governing rules and regulations in Canada. It is recommended that participants have an educational background in the sciences or similar fields.
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The Food Safety Readiness Program offers skilled individuals the tools and knowledge needed to transfer into a successful career in the Canadian food and beverage industry.

What to expect from the program

When enrolled in the Food Safety Readiness program , you will be educated in Canadian cultural norms, employability and your day-to-day workplace environment, as well as basic and advanced level food safety practices, rules and regulations.

The online program delivers 21 courses divided into 3 progressive levels. Upon successful completion, you will receive 12 Canadian- recognized certificates and formal transcripts, depicting your newly learned skills.

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Job Opportunities in the Industry

Transferable Skills

The food and beverage manufacturing industry is a diverse landscape of jobs, from idea to production, marketing to sales, and logistics to transportation. Because of this diversity there are career paths for anyone and with any experience. This includes:

  • Warehouse Worker
  • Chef
  • Veterinarian
  • Chemist
  • Computer Science

Industry at a Glance

The food and beverage manufacturing industry is a key economic driver to the Canadian economy and the leading manufacturing sector employer. As a leader of global food supply Canada prides itself on quality safe food.

Employer
Benefits

The Food Safety Readiness Program is an online program designed to prepare new Canadians for viable careers in the Canadian food and beverage processing industry.

The educational program curriculum addresses Canadian cultural norms, employability and the workplace environment, as well as basic and advanced level food safety practices, rules and regulations.

Testimonials

The food and beverage manufacturing industry is a diverse landscape of jobs, from idea to production, marketing to sales, and logistics to transportation. Because of this diversity there are career paths for anyone and with any experience. This includes: