FTR Lead Instructor Applicants

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What can an FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Lead Instructor do?

An FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Lead Instructor may independently offer the FSPCA core curriculum (FSPCA Food Traceability Rule – Training for the Food Industry participant course) directly to participants and have FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) certificates of training issued by following FSPCA policies to register and deliver FSPCA participant courses.

How can I become an FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Lead Instructor?

Submit an FSPCA FTR Lead Instructor Application:
- You must complete and submit the online FTR application to be considered as a Lead Instructor Candidate. Applying is no guarantee that you will be accepted as an FSPCA FTR Lead Instructor, only the most qualified applicants will be considered as Lead Instructor Candidates.
- Your application will be reviewed by the FSPCA Review Committee and evaluated against the selection criteria. You will be notified via email regarding the status of your application. The review process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete.
Enroll in an FSPCA FTR Combination Course
- This course combines the FSPCA FTR participant course and FSPCA FTR Lead Instructor training.
- Upon successful completion of the FSPCA FTR Combination Course, you will be trained as an FTR Lead Instructor by the FSPCA. Successfully completing this training allows you to deliver the FSPCA FTR participant course as a Lead Instructor.

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FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Lead Instructor Application

Before beginning your application, we encourage you to download and review How to submit an FSPCA FTR Lead Instructor Application. This document provides IMPORTANT information, step-by-step directions, and helpful hints for successful submission of your Lead Instructor application.

Note: Users must log in or create an account in the FSPCA Community to begin the application process.

APPLY JULY 10

Prerequisites

Must be an approved FSPCA FTR Lead Instructor applicant to enroll
Enrollees must attend the entire course
Other prerequisites may apply at FSPCA's discretion

FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Combination Course

This course combines the FSPCA FTR participant course and FSPCA FTR Lead Instructor training.

The FSPCA FTR participant course is a core, industry-oriented training that provides participants with the knowledge that is needed to understand and comply with the FTR. The participant course content is focused on providing the learner with an understanding of FTR record keeping requirements, how to recognize the requirements applicable to them based on the supply chain activities they perform, how traceability data is transmitted through the supply chain, and what is required in a Traceability Plan. The training also covers how companies may approach establishing a traceability program, including supply chain and data considerations.

The Lead Instructor course content is focused on strategies to aid in the effective instruction of FTR activities and documentation that support considerations for implementing a traceability program outlined in the FTR rule. Administrative tasks for FSPCA FTR certificate issuance are also covered as well as a refresher on effective presentation for the adult learner.

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IMPORTANT!

Before you enroll, please thoroughly review the course information packet. The packet contains step-by-step directions for the enrollment process. Each step must be completed in the order noted to successfully enroll.

FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Combination Course Schedule

Only approved FSPCA FTR Lead Instructor Candidates (those with an approved FTR Lead Instructor application) are eligible to enroll.
Download and review the course agenda. It will be important for you to be present at the class for the entire time for you to receive your Lead Instructor certificate.
The Lead Instructor portion of the course includes a Practicum “teach back” where each person will be asked to present a lesson from the curriculum (in English) to demonstrate your instructor skills and understanding of the FSPCA training materials. Failure to demonstrate instructor skills and an understanding of FSPCA training materials through participation in exercises, questions asked and teach back observations may result in you not receiving your Lead Instructor certificate. Remediation fees may apply.
Other prerequisites may apply at FSPCA's discretion. Please review the course information packet for complete details.
Course may be canceled due to low enrollment.

Delivery TBD

Dates TBD

FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR)
Combination Course
All approved applicants will be notified when the course is open for enrollment.

FEE TBD

Course Information Packet

Agenda

FDA Regulation and Guidance

Prior to enrolling in an FSPCA FTR Combination Course, we strongly recommend that you re-read the Food Traceability Final Rule (FTR) as well as other available FTR-related guidance.

The FTR rule and guidance documents can be found here:

Food Traceability Final Rule (FTR): Federal Register: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods
Food Traceability Final Rule Webpage: FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods | FDA
FTR Frequently Asked Questions: Frequently Asked Questions: FSMA Food Traceability Rule | FDA
FTR Small Entity Compliance Guide: Small Entity Compliance Guide: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods: What You Need to Know About the FDA Regulation | FDA

FSPCA FTR Lead Instructor Guide

In-Person Delivery: A hard copy of the FSPCA FTR Lead Instructor Guide is provided onsite.

Virtual Delivery: After enrollment and completion of prerequisite online modules, electronic course materials are available for download from the course landing page. If a hard copy of the FSPCA FTR Lead Instructor Guide is preferred, an option to purchase will be provided after enrollment.

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How can I become an FSPCA Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Lead Instructor?