Biofilm Management in Food and Beverage Processing

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Biofilm Management in Food and Beverage Processing

Specific Microbe Control course S3

 

Category: Specific Microbe Control
Level: Advanced
Languages Available: English 

 

Course Modules: Managing and controlling Biofilm in food and beverage production

 

It is recommended that trainees have completed Principles of Hygiene and Sanitation in Food and Beverage Processing in preparation for this course.

 

 

 

Course Description

 

Biofilm is the term used to describe a bacterial growth of microorganisms on a surface which forms glue-like substances that is difficult to remove and survives in aqueous environments.

 

This advanced course explores the nature of Biofilms, the impact they have on food and beverage processing sites, and how we can combat them in practice.

 

 

 

Suitable For 

 

  • Suitable for employees in the food industry, especially hygiene-related functions.

 

 

 

Learning Objectives 

 

  • What a Biofilm is, what they are composed of, and how they develop.
  • How and why Biofilms communicate.
  • How to remove Biofilms.
  • How to control Biofilms in the production environment.

 

 

 

Access and Purchase Options

 

Companies can purchase a package of modules to fit the needs of their workforce. Our sales representatives can help build training plans which are tailored to suit the needs of each company.

 

The course can also be purchased from our Hygiene Academy eStore which provides an opportunity for individuals interested in developing or refreshing their skillset to purchase on a course-by-course basis.