IOIA Organic Grower Group Inspection Training

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Course Description

Five Sessions - January 8 - 12, 2024 commencing AEST 1pm 

Online time 3-4 hours each session. 

Homework 3-4 hours after each session 

Organic Grower Group Inspection is an intensive 5 day course for inspectors of certified organic programs; to add grower group inspections to skills base.

This course may also be useful for Technical staff/Certifying Body Reviewers. 

The course comprises of 5 x 4 hour online sessions + homework exercises after each online session. 

Primary standard is USDA NOP regulations, also addressing EU regulations and IFOAM Norms.

 Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. 

A Prerequisite to this course is prior experience in certified organic inspection/review. Homework exercises must be completed and returned by nominated due date to receive a statement of attainment ( 70% PASS) 

Trainer: Kathe Purvis, Australian based trainer, facilitator, inspector, 20+ years experience in grower group inspections, USDA NOP , EU and international norms for organic inspections.

 With support from technical experts during online sessions 

Cost for Online Workshops: 

US$475 for non-IOIA members 

US$450 for IOIA Members 

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*Disregard the time discrepancies in Zoom Registration Confirmation. You will receive another Zoom link to log in each day separately and this training will run for four hours each day, January 8 - 12, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Australian Standard Time (AEST).

Schedule

January 8 - 12, 2024 - 

Five Sessions - commencing AEST 1pm 

Online time 3-4 hours each session. 

Homework 3-4 hours after each session