Implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 for Plants (Crops) Training Course South Africa (FS14)
This Implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 for Plants training course teaches learners how to implement and maintain a fully functional GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance Version 6 system for plant and crop operations, including general regulations, certification options, registration, audit preparation, production processes, hygiene, traceability, mass balance, worker welfare, food safety, sustainability, resource management, food defence, food fraud and certification readiness in South Africa and internationally.
Choose the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 implementation training format that best fits your learner or business needs
This FS14 implementation course supports online self-paced learning, live virtual instructor-led training and physical classroom or onsite delivery for organisations and teams that need practical GLOBALG.A.P. implementation support for plant and crop operations.
Online Self-paced Training
A flexible implementation route for learners who want to complete the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 course independently while working through the standard requirements, certification structure, production process controls, documentation needs and implementation expectations at their own pace.
- ✓Duration: 20 hours
- ✓Flexible access and self-managed progress
- ✓Useful for implementation planning and deeper understanding
- ✓Certificate available after successful completion
Virtual Classroom Training
Live instructor-led implementation training via Zoom for learners or teams who need structured guidance on applying GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 requirements in a practical agricultural crops environment.
- ✓Duration: 2.5 days
- ✓Presented virtually via Zoom
- ✓Ideal for farm managers, supervisors, HACCP teams and internal auditors
- ✓Supports implementation, audit readiness and certification preparation
Physical Classroom Training
Practical classroom or in-house company training for agricultural teams that need implementation-focused support, team alignment and practical guidance on building a GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 compliant crops system.
- ✓Duration: 2.5 days
- ✓Onsite or in-house delivery available
- ✓Ideal for group implementation projects
- ✓Minimum classroom size may apply
Built for practical GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 implementation and certification readiness
This implementation course moves beyond awareness and focuses on how to establish, maintain and improve a compliant GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 system for plants and crops.
Focused on implementation
The course helps learners understand how to translate GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 requirements into practical farm systems, procedures, operational controls, records and management processes.
Designed for agricultural teams
It is especially useful for farm managers, supervisors, food safety teams, HACCP teams, internal auditors and implementation leaders responsible for certification projects and operational compliance.
Relevant to certification success
The learning supports implementation planning, gap closure, internal readiness, better understanding of production process controls and stronger preparation for GLOBALG.A.P. certification audits.
Course Introduction
This Implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 for Plants training course provides a practical expert-level framework for implementing a compliant good agricultural practices system for crops, including certification rules, production process controls, hygiene, traceability, food safety, worker welfare, documentation and audit readiness.
- ✓Focused on practical implementation and system development
- ✓Useful for certification planning and structured improvement work
- ✓Supports implementation leaders, auditors and agricultural teams
Who Should Attend?
This course is recommended for learners responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, improving, auditing or managing a GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 system for plant-based crop operations.
- ✓Farm managers and supervisors
- ✓Food safety or HACCP teams
- ✓Internal auditors
- ✓Implementation leads and technical support teams
- ✓Growers and businesses seeking GLOBALG.A.P. certification
Minimum prerequisites: learners should ideally have a sound understanding of food safety practices in a farming or agricultural environment and should understand the agricultural terminology used for plant-based crops.
Key topics covered in the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 implementation course
The outline below reflects the core implementation themes, production process requirements, certification rules and competency areas covered during FS14 training.
General regulations and certification topics
- ✓Getting to know the normative documents
- ✓Deciding on certification options and scope
- ✓Registration process requirements
- ✓Audit process expectations
- ✓Certification process requirements
- ✓Maintaining GLOBALG.A.P. certification
Production and implementation control topics
- ✓Site management
- ✓Plant propagation material
- ✓Genetically modified organisms
- ✓Soil and substrate management
- ✓Water management
- ✓Fertilizers and biostimulants
- ✓Integrated pest management
- ✓Plant protection products
- ✓Laboratory testing
- ✓Equipment and devices
- ✓Supplier, specification and stock management
- ✓Postharvest handling
General requirements and management topics
- ✓Self-assessment requirements
- ✓Hygiene controls
- ✓Worker health, safety and welfare
- ✓Internal documentation
- ✓Resource management and training
- ✓Outsourced activities and subcontractor control
Traceability, integrity and sustainability topics
- ✓Traceability requirements
- ✓Parallel ownership, traceability and segregation
- ✓Mass balance, recall and withdrawal
- ✓Non-conforming products and complaints
- ✓Food defence and food fraud
- ✓Biodiversity, habitats, energy efficiency and climate change
- ✓Waste management and continuous improvement planning
- ✓Assessment and implementation assignment
What learners gain from this GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 implementation course
The main goal is to strengthen practical implementation capability so learners can support agricultural food safety, certification compliance and operational readiness with greater confidence.
Stronger implementation capability
Learners should leave with a better understanding of how to implement and maintain a GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 compliant crops management system.
Certificate of achievement
Learners receive a certificate of achievement after successful completion. A pass rate of 70% is required to receive the course certificate.
Useful for certification and audit preparation
This course supports system development, gap closure, audit preparation, internal readiness and stronger understanding of GLOBALG.A.P. certification expectations.
Upcoming virtual classroom training events
Bookings in advance are recommended. If no public scheduled dates are listed, on-demand virtual and physical classroom delivery can still be arranged for farms, agricultural companies, implementation teams and groups.
Time: 09:00 am to 04:30 pm (Timezone UTC/GMT +2 hours)
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Implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 for Plants training in South Africa teaches farm managers, supervisors, food safety teams and internal auditors how to build and maintain a fully functional IFA Version 6 system for crops. It covers general regulations, certification options, registration, audit requirements, production processes, traceability, worker welfare, food defence and sustainability. Delivered online self-paced, virtually or in-house for agricultural businesses nationwide.
Key facts
- Delivery: online self-paced, virtual or in-house classroom
- Who it's for: farm managers, supervisors, food safety/HACCP teams and internal auditors
- Standard covered: GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 for Plants (crops)
- Focus: implementation, traceability, worker welfare, food defence and certification readiness
- Certificate: certificate of training on completion
Frequently asked questions
What is GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 for Plants?
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA (Integrated Farm Assurance) Version 6 for Plants is the standard covering good agricultural practice for crop production, including fruit, vegetables and other plant products. It addresses food safety, traceability, worker welfare, environmental responsibility and food defence on farms. This training teaches South African producers how to implement and maintain a compliant IFA Version 6 crops system ready for certification.
Who should attend the Implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 for Plants course?
The course is designed for farm managers, supervisors, food safety or HACCP team members, internal auditors and agricultural business owners responsible for setting up and running a GLOBALG.A.P. system. It suits producers and packhouses preparing for IFA Version 6 certification. South African farms wanting to access export and retail markets that require GLOBALG.A.P. will benefit from this practical implementation training.
What does the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 implementation course cover?
The course covers how to implement a fully functional GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 system for crops, including general regulations, certification options, registration, audit requirements, production processes, traceability, worker health safety and welfare, food defence and sustainability. Learners leave able to build the documentation, controls and records needed for certification readiness on a South African farm or packhouse.
How is the GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 implementation training delivered?
ASC delivers this training online self-paced, through live virtual sessions, or in-house at your farm or packhouse. Online self-paced study suits individuals learning at their own pace, while virtual and in-house options work well for whole teams. This flexibility makes IFA Version 6 implementation training accessible to producers across all of South Africa, including remote agricultural regions.
What is the difference between GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 5 and Version 6?
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 is the updated edition replacing Version 5, with restructured requirements, a stronger focus on principles and criteria, food safety culture, food defence and food fraud, and updated certification rules. Producers must transition from Version 5 to Version 6 within GLOBALG.A.P.'s defined timelines. This implementation course is based on Version 6 so South African producers learn the current requirements.
Does this training certify my farm to GLOBALG.A.P.?
No. This course gives your team the knowledge and skills to implement and maintain a GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 system and prepare for certification, and learners receive a certificate of training. Actual GLOBALG.A.P. certification of your farm is awarded by an approved GLOBALG.A.P. certification body after a successful audit. ASC can also support your farm with consulting and document templates.
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