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The title probably says it but anyway: When using an external trainer, for BRC requirements what is better - FDQ or CIEH accreditation/certification?

Thanks

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I was hoping to make 200 but it seems to have stalled at 187 views with no replies. Bump...?

[Simon]

Another bump for DD, anyone have a preference or believe one carries more weight than the other?

Thanks,
Simon

[Steve E]

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I don't visit the forum very often but would have replied earlier had I seen your question

The question asks which is better FDQ or CIEH - the awarding body doesn't really matter it is the knowledge and skills of the trainer that is most important. However in saying that many customers and auditors and of course EHO's will prefer long established and better known organisations, taking this into consideration CIEH are the best known, RSPH probably the longest established, HABC backed by Richard Sprenger and the Higfield team, although a newer awarding body, have an excellent pedigree, being involved with both of the other awarding bodies for many years.

FDQ are a newer organsiation, I was aware that they set up NVQ qualifications for the Food and Drink Industry (as we don't offer NVQ's I have never dealt with them) but did not know they offered Hygiene Courses, as the courses listed on the website are not "clickable" I could not find out any information relating to syllabuses. I have no reason to believe their training courses are not as good as the other awarding bodies but without access to information could not comment further. Two of the four people who have commented on FDQ on their website, Lee Cooper form Seafish and Chris Shepherd from Duchy College are known to me and would not give praise that was undeserved.

I have run a CIEH and RSPH and HABC accredited centre with my colleagues for 18 years, I have trained many trainers during that time some very good some not as good. I have also seen some appaling efforts by so called accredited tutors from all backgrounds - so you really need to pick the trainer(s) that can provide good references and have a good reputation, the awarding body, whilst important, is in my opinion a secondary matter.


I hope that this explanation helps - my company would, of course, be happy to help with training :)

Regards



Steve Ellison, Food Safety and HACCP Trainer

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Steve E, on 08 February 2012 - 12:35 AM, said:

I hope that this explanation helps - my company would, of course, be happy to help with training :)

Regards



Steve Ellison, Food Safety and HACCP Trainer

Didn't know you were on here Steve!

Hope I'm not breaking any IFSQN rules but I can recommend Steve's company 100% & I'm not associated in any way other than as a client.

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