Basic Inspections and Investigations Course for New Manufactured Food and Retail Regulators

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.

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Objectives

1. Compare conducting routine and non-routine food inspection
2. Develop skills to use inspection tools and equipment effectively
3. Build opening and closing interview skills with operators
4. Improve observation and documentation writing skills
5. Utilize skills to prepare clear, defensible inspection reports
6. Develop foundational knowledge of investigations and sampling techniques
7. Apply skills through hands-on activities and live exercises