FSVP Lead Instructor Applicants

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What can an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor do?

An FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor may independently offer the current version of the FSPCA core curriculum (FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Participant Course) directly to participants and issue FSPCA FSVP Certificates of training by following FSPCA policies to register and deliver FSPCA Participant Courses.

How can I become an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor?

Take the necessary prerequisite course:
- Lead Instructor Applicants must successfully complete the prerequisite FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Participant Course and be issued an FSPCA certificate of training for the course. This FSPCA certificate number is required to submit an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor application.
Submit an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Application:
- A complete online FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor application must be submitted for review.
- Your application will be reviewed by the FSPCA Review Committee and evaluated against the selection criteria. You will be notified via email regarding the status of your application. The review process usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete.
Enroll in an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Course
- You must meet the enrollment prerequisites to be eligible to enroll in an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Course (see the "Enroll" tab for more details).
- Upon successful completion of the FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Course, you will be trained to be a Lead Instructor by the FSPCA. Successfully completing this training allows you to deliver the FSPCA FSVP participant course as a Lead Instructor.

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FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Lead Instructor Application

Review How to submit an FSPCA Lead Instructor Application. This document provides IMPORTANT information, step-by-step directions, and helpful hints pertaining to the completion of your Lead Instructor Application.

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You must first successfully complete the prerequisite FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Participant Course. The FSPCA course certificate number is required on your application.

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Prerequisites

Successful completion of the FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Participant Course

Must be an approved FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor applicant to be eligible to enroll

Enrollees must attend the entire course

Other prerequisites may apply at FSPCA's discretion

FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Lead Instructor Course

This course provides the participant the knowledge and tools needed to perform the duties of a Lead Instructor for the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Participant Course.

The course content is focused on strategies to aid in the effective instruction of the activities and documentation that support the creation and implementation of Foreign Supplier Verification Programs. Administrative tasks for issuing Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance certificates are also covered as well as a refresher on effective presentation for the adult learner.

Successful completion of this training allows you to deliver the FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Participant Course as a Lead Instructor.

Ready to enroll? Click on the “Enroll in a Course” tab!

IMPORTANT!

Before you enroll, please thoroughly review the course information packet. The packet contains step-by-step directions for the enrollment process. Each step must be completed in the order noted to successfully enroll.

FSVP Lead Instructor Course Schedule

Only approved FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Candidates are eligible to enroll.
Other prerequisites may apply at FSPCA's discretion. Please review the course information packet for complete details.
Download and review the course agenda. It will be important for you to be present at the class for the entire time in order for you to receive your Lead Instructor certificate. Failure to demonstrate understanding of FSPCA training materials through participation in exercises, questions asked, and teach-back observations may result in you not receiving your Lead Instructor certificate.
Course may be canceled due to low enrollment.

Virtual

May 20-23, 2025

FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs
Lead Instructor Course

All approved applicants will be notified when the course is open for enrollment.

$1599.00 USD

FDA Regulation and Guidance

Prior to enrolling in an FSPCA FSVP Combination Course, we strongly recommend that you read FDA’s FSVP regulation and download FDA’s FSVP industry guidance document which typically answers most questions about the FSVP rule.

FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook

In-Person Delivery: Hard copies of the FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook are provided onsite.

Virtual Delivery: After enrollment and completion of prerequisite online modules, electronic course materials are available for download from the course landing page. If a hard copy of the FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor Guide and Exercise Workbook are preferred, an option to purchase will be provided after enrollment.

⌂ / FSVP / FSVP Lead Instructor Applicants

What can an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor do?

How can I become an FSPCA FSVP Lead Instructor?

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