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Training Requirements
Why Training?
Primarily to increase knowledge and competency skills in the workplace, for personal development or attainment of qualifications such as NVQ's.
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Retailers and consumers want to be assured that the food they purchase has been produced to the safest and highest quality standards and welfare through best practice. As a consequence, producers in all sectors are under increasing pressure to meet the requirements of agency, supermarket audits and assurance schemes.
Customers want producers who can meet audit requirements with proven high levels of competence. Evidence of training is a requirement and should undoubtedly be undertaken for all legislative areas such as welfare, health and safety, equipment (such as fork lifts), COSHH, chemical and pesticide use etc. In addition, continuing professional development is an essential consideration. Skills and technical know how should be continually updated to enable implementation of best available practices and techniques over all sectors and tiers of management.
How can the training requirements for Assurance Schemes and NVQ knowledge requirements be met?
In addition to meeting the primary business training needs, regular attendance at courses and under going assessment for all sectors (free range, laying, hatching, rearing, breeding, turkeys, broilers, hens etc) will be beneficial especially in areas such as:
All training provided should meet the particular needs of the employer, the business and equipment used. It is the duty of the employer to ensure his employees have adequate training to meet technological advancements, safe use of equipment, welfare, environmental and health and safety needs.
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