Description

Good Agriculture Practice (GAP)

Master Sustainable Farming Protocols for Food Safety, Quality, and Market Access

In an increasingly regulated and conscious global market, implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) is essential for any modern farm. GAP provides a comprehensive framework for ensuring food safety, enhancing product quality, protecting the environment, and ensuring the well-being of workers. This extensive certification-level course delivers a deep, practical understanding of GAP principles, empowering you to implement a robust on-farm food safety system, achieve certification, and access premium markets.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Articulate the core principles and benefits of various GAP standards (e.g., GlobalG.A.P., IndiaG.A.P.).

  • Develop and implement a detailed Farm Food Safety Plan based on Hazard Analysis.

  • Manage critical control points for water, soil, inputs, and worker hygiene.

  • Execute precise protocols for integrated pest management, nutrient management, and record-keeping.

  • Prepare your farm for a successful GAP certification audit and understand the audit process.

  • Apply GAP principles to a wide range of crops to ensure compliance and traceability from field to market.

Course Curriculum

The course is structured into intensive modules for complete mastery:

  • Module 1: Introduction to GAP: Standards, Benefits, and the Certification Landscape

  • Module 2: Site History, Soil, and Water Management for Safety and Sustainability

  • Module 3: Input Management: Seeds, Fertilizers, and Crop Protection

  • Module 4: Worker Health, Safety, and Hygiene

  • Module 5: Harvesting, Post-Harvest Handling, and Traceability

  • Module 6: Record-Keeping, Internal Audits, and Preparing for Certification

Who Is This Course For?

This course is essential for all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain, including:

  • Commercial Farmers and Farm Managers

  • Agronomists and Agricultural Extension Officers

  • Quality Assurance Managers in Agri-business and Exports

  • Fresh Produce Procurement and Supply Chain Managers

  • Consultants and Auditors in the Agriculture sector

Prerequisites

A foundational understanding of crop production is highly recommended to maximize learning.

Course Features & Included Materials

  • Certification-Level eLearning: Complete 17 hours of in-depth, audit-focused instruction.

  • Comprehensive Toolkit: Access a full suite of templates, including a sample Food Safety Plan, SOPs, and record-keeping logs.

  • Interactive Audit Simulations: Practice responding to common non-conformities in a virtual audit scenario.

  • Crop-Specific Guidance: Learn how to apply GAP requirements to different crop groups.

  • Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.

Enroll Today and Transform Your Farm into a Model of Safety, Quality, and Sustainability!

Invest 17 hours to achieve the expertise required for GAP certification. Secure your license to supply top-tier markets, build consumer trust, and future-proof your farming enterprise.

For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376