About
The Basic Inspections and Investigations Course (BIAI) provides basic and fundamental learning opportunities for new food regulators who have responsibilities for performing routine, non-routine inspections, and complaint investigations. This course also covers and trains in conducting investigations and collecting product samples for analysis by a laboratory (when applicable). This 100% virtual but hands-on training will benefit those who have already taken ORA LearnED web-based training courses or internal trainings and include lives activities and exercises in a virtual setting. Topics will include a review of the basics of conducting an inspection including equipment and tools, conducting the opening, and closing interviews, observation skills, and preparing a defensible report. A brief overview of investigations and sampling techniques is covered.
If you are interested in a train-the-trainer course for this course for your organization, please let us know. If your jurisdiction would like this delivered in person to your organization, that can also be arranged. The in-person train-the-trainer course will consist of 3 1/2 days of training.
This training is also taking place September 8 – 12, 2025 and May 4 – 8, 2026.
Who Should Attend
Manufactured food and retail food inspectors with less than six months of experience.
Location
Virtual
Course Length
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Seat Limit
18 spots available
Instructors
TBD
