GLOBALG.A.P. Training Courses in South Africa
ASC Food Safety provides a focused GLOBALG.A.P. training pathway in South Africa for producers, growers, farm managers, packhouse teams, food safety teams, HACCP teams, supervisors, internal auditors, quality teams and agricultural businesses preparing for GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 implementation, crop certification, audit readiness, traceability, mass balance, worker welfare, water management, integrated pest management and good agricultural practices compliance.
Choose the ASC GLOBALG.A.P. training pathway based on your crop operation, certification goal and supply chain role
The GLOBALG.A.P. pathway below helps learners and agricultural businesses select the most relevant course for IFA Version 6 implementation, Chain of Custody support, internal auditing and related food safety controls.
Implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 for Plants
Best for farms, producers, food safety teams, HACCP teams, internal auditors and agricultural businesses that need to implement or improve a GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 crops system.
- ✓Implementation and certification readiness focus
- ✓Useful for crop producers and fresh produce suppliers
- ✓Covers production, traceability, hygiene, sustainability and audit controls
GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody Training
Best for packers, brokers, processors, logistics companies, retailers and supply chain businesses that need to understand GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody requirements and claim integrity.
- ✓Useful for supply chain traceability and product claims
- ✓Supports certified product identity and segregation
- ✓Relevant to brokers, packers, processors and logistics teams
Internal and Supplier Auditing based on FSMS
Best as a related support course for learners who need internal audit, supplier audit and audit programme skills that support farm assurance, supplier approval and certification readiness.
- ✓Useful for internal audit preparation
- ✓Supports supplier approval and audit planning
- ✓Relevant for certification readiness programmes
GLOBALG.A.P. is a leading global standard for good agricultural practices and farm assurance
GLOBALG.A.P. standards support safer and more responsible farming through controls for food safety, traceability, worker welfare, environmental management, integrated pest management, water use, hygiene, production records, mass balance and certification-ready agricultural systems.
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 for Plants
The Integrated Farm Assurance Version 6 standard for plants is used by crop producers and agricultural businesses to demonstrate good agricultural practices, production control, traceability, food safety and sustainability-related management.
GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody
Chain of Custody training supports organisations that handle, trade, process, pack, store or move certified products and need to protect product identity, traceability and valid certification claims.
Certification and audit readiness
GLOBALG.A.P. training helps teams understand certification options, registration, audit requirements, risk-based controls, documentation, operational evidence and ongoing system maintenance.
Good GLOBALG.A.P. training connects the standard requirements to practical farm systems
GLOBALG.A.P. training is most useful when learners understand how requirements translate into daily farm practices, production records, traceability, worker welfare, hygiene controls, water management, plant protection product controls and certification audit evidence.
IFA Version 6 implementation
- ✓Certification options and registration
- ✓Site management and production scope
- ✓Water, soil, substrate and fertilizer control
- ✓Integrated pest management and plant protection products
- ✓Traceability, mass balance and recall readiness
- ✓Worker welfare, hygiene and food safety controls
Chain of Custody support
- ✓Certified product identification
- ✓Traceability and product claim control
- ✓Supplier and subcontractor control
- ✓Registration and certification process awareness
- ✓Audit protocol and certification decisions
- ✓Supply chain integrity and evidence control
Why GLOBALG.A.P. training matters
GLOBALG.A.P. training supports better clause interpretation, stronger audit readiness, more accurate farm records, improved risk control, better team awareness and more consistent certification-aligned implementation across agricultural operations.
Which GLOBALG.A.P. training course should you choose?
Use this comparison to select the most suitable training based on whether your business is a crop producer, supply chain organisation, internal auditing team or farm assurance implementation project.
| Course / pathway | Best for | Training level | Core focus | Typical next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS14 Implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 for Plants | Crop producers, farm managers, supervisors, HACCP teams, food safety teams and internal auditors. | Implementation | Practical GLOBALG.A.P. IFA V6 system implementation, production controls, traceability, audit readiness and certification preparation. | Internal readiness checks, documentation, audit preparation and certification planning. |
| GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody Training | Packers, processors, brokers, logistics providers, retailers and supply chain teams handling certified products. | Supply chain / traceability | Chain of Custody requirements, certified product identity, traceability, claims, subcontractor control and audit process awareness. | Supply chain controls, certification body engagement and internal evidence review. |
| Internal and Supplier Auditing based on FSMS | Internal auditors, supplier approval teams, quality teams and certification readiness teams. | Auditing support | Audit planning, audit findings, reporting, corrective actions and supplier/internal audit programme improvement. | Internal audits, supplier audits and certification readiness checks. |
GLOBALG.A.P. training strengthens farm assurance, certification readiness and supply chain confidence
Strong GLOBALG.A.P. competence helps agricultural teams interpret requirements, maintain records, manage traceability, prepare for audits, improve internal controls and support customer or export market expectations.
Better standard interpretation
Learners become more confident in understanding GLOBALG.A.P. terminology, normative documents, control points, compliance criteria, audit expectations and practical farm-level implementation.
Stronger audit evidence
Training helps teams understand the practical evidence expected during audits, including records, risk assessments, traceability, hygiene checks, worker welfare controls and production process documentation.
Improved implementation planning
GLOBALG.A.P. training supports better project planning, gap assessment, internal communication, farm record systems, corrective action planning and certification readiness.
GLOBALG.A.P. training formats available for individuals, farms and agricultural companies
ASC GLOBALG.A.P. training may be available through online self-paced learning, live virtual classroom delivery and physical classroom or onsite company training, depending on the course selected and operational requirements.
Online self-paced training
Suitable for learners who need flexible access, individual enrolment, self-managed progress or convenient online learning around farm operations and work commitments.
Virtual classroom training
Suitable for learners who prefer live instructor-led delivery, scheduled training dates, discussion, guided explanation and interactive online training via Zoom.
Physical or onsite training
Suitable for companies needing in-house training for farms, grower groups, packhouse teams, QA teams, supervisors, internal auditors or implementation project groups.
Need help choosing the right GLOBALG.A.P. training pathway?
Use the enquiry form for GLOBALG.A.P. training course advice, pricing, learner planning, group bookings, online self-paced options, virtual classroom dates, onsite GLOBALG.A.P. training or guidance on which course best fits your crop certification, farm assurance or supply chain traceability needs.
Frequently asked questions about GLOBALG.A.P. training in South Africa
Explore the ASC GLOBALG.A.P. training and support pathway
These related pages support deeper learning for GLOBALG.A.P. implementation, Chain of Custody, internal auditing, HACCP and document template support.
ASC's GLOBALG.A.P. training in South Africa covers IFA Version 6 implementation, Chain of Custody and agricultural food safety for farms, producers, packhouses, exporters and supply chain teams. Courses cover registration, certification options, traceability, worker welfare and audit readiness. Delivered online self-paced, virtually or in-house, with certificates on completion, supporting producers across South Africa preparing for GLOBALG.A.P. certification.
Key facts
- Delivery: Online self-paced, virtual or in-house classroom
- Who it's for: Farms, producers, packhouses, exporters and supply chain teams
- Courses: GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 implementation, Chain of Custody, internal auditing support
- Standard covered: GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 and Chain of Custody
- Covers: Registration, certification options, traceability, worker welfare, food defence, sustainability
- Areas served: South Africa nationwide, including Gqeberha, Johannesburg and Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
What is GLOBALG.A.P. and who needs GLOBALG.A.P. training?
GLOBALG.A.P. is an internationally recognised farm assurance standard for Good Agricultural Practices, widely required by retailers and exporters. GLOBALG.A.P. training is needed by farmers, producers, packhouses and exporters preparing for certification. ASC's GLOBALG.A.P. training in South Africa covers IFA Version 6 and Chain of Custody to help agricultural businesses meet buyer and export requirements.
What is GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6?
IFA Version 6 is the current Integrated Farm Assurance standard from GLOBALG.A.P., covering crops, livestock and aquaculture with updated requirements on food safety, traceability, worker welfare and environmental responsibility. ASC's GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 implementation training shows producers how to build and maintain a fully functional system and prepare for certification audits.
What is GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody training?
GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody (CoC) is the standard that verifies certified product is correctly identified and segregated as it moves through the supply chain. ASC's Chain of Custody training covers CoC requirements, traceability, registration, the audit process and product claim integrity, for packers, brokers, processors, logistics companies and retailers.
Which GLOBALG.A.P. course should farmers choose?
Crop producers and farm teams preparing for certification usually need the Implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 for Plants course. Businesses handling, processing or trading certified product need Chain of Custody training. ASC can advise which course, or combination, suits your operation and add-ons such as SPRING, Tesco Nurture or LEAF Marque.
Can GLOBALG.A.P. training be done online in South Africa?
Yes. ASC delivers GLOBALG.A.P. training online self-paced, through live virtual sessions or in-house on the farm, anywhere in South Africa. This lets producers, packhouse staff and supply chain teams in remote agricultural areas access quality GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 and Chain of Custody training without travelling.
How much does GLOBALG.A.P. training cost in South Africa?
Fees depend on the course, delivery format and number of attendees, with in-house group training quoted on request. Contact ASC Food Safety Consultants for current pricing on GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 implementation or Chain of Custody training, and we'll recommend the right pathway for your farm or supply chain business.