Education providers can have their training programs accredited by EQA. For participants this allows to obtain certificates of competence based on internationally approved standards. The certificate is issued by the knowledge provider together with EQA and certifies basic knowledge in new fields of competence that are currently requested by managers and junior employees in enterprises and international value chains.
Focus of competence training
- Communication skills and teamwork
- Systematic selection of new suppliers considering quality and safety aspects
- Strategic planning and development of a quality policy
- Coordination of inspection strategies in joint value chains
- Adjustment of producer requirements and production conditions in local markets
- Organizational development
- Minimization of risks
- Minimization of costs
- Identifying and gaining competitive advantages
Target group
Education providers aim their trainings at farmers, consultants of agricultural enterprises and employees of food-processing companies as well as employees of the feed industry.
Requirements for accreditation
- Appointment of a contact person for processing the accreditation procedure
- Submission of forms providing all information about the content of extra-occupational advanced training and the lecturers involved
- Registration of lecturers at the EQA qualification and registration platform
Contact persons
Contact for the fields of herd manager / feed safety / hygiene and health:
Prof. Dr. Brigitte Petersen b.petersen@eqasce.de
Contact for the fields of hygiene and health / crisis and risk management:
Prof. Dr. Brigitte Petersen b.petersen@eqasce.de
Contact for data and traceability / ICT & LAB management:
Dr. Andriy Kubarenko avk@eqasce.eu