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Food & Water QA/QC Certification & Training Course

Advance your technical expertise in analytical testing, laboratory compliance, and public health protection with the Food & Water QA/QC Certification Course, an industry-aligned qualification engineered for QC chemists, microbiologists, food technologists, water treatment supervisors, and laboratory managers. Grounded in Codex Alimentarius principles, WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory management benchmarks, and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS IS 10500) parameters alongside FSSAI, US FDA, and US EPA mandates, this comprehensive program equips you to execute precise sampling plans, conduct physicochemical assays, and perform microbiological pathogen screenings. Master the operation and calibration of high-precision analytical instrumentation—such as spectrophotometers, HPLC, GC-MS, and atomic absorption spectrometers—while implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC), Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations, and ALCOA+ data integrity protocols. Secure an accredited credential that validates your laboratory testing proficiencies, prevents costly batch recalls, and unlocks competitive quality control roles across commercial testing laboratories, packaged water plants, and food processing facilities in India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK, the US, Canada, and Australia.

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    • Purpose: The primary purpose of the Food & Water QA/QC Certification Course is to equip laboratory analysts, quality control chemists, microbiologists, food technologists, and environmental engineers with the technical and practical competencies required to manage quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) operations across food processing and water treatment sectors. Grounded in Codex Alimentarius standards, World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory accreditation benchmarks, and ISO 22000:2018 management systems, this program establishes rigorous testing protocols. Aligned with statutory mandates including the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS IS 10500 for drinking water), the US FDA, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and European Union drinking water directives, the qualification trains professionals to identify contaminants, validate process controls, verify regulatory compliance, and safeguard public health from waterborne and foodborne hazards.
    • Scope: The operational scope of this certification encompasses the complete testing and quality governance lifecycle across food manufacturing, commercial beverage facilities, municipal and packaged drinking water plants, dairy processing lines, centralized catering services, and industrial effluent and process water systems. The program addresses physical, chemical, and microbiological testing methodologies, ranging from routine parameters like turbidity, pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), and titratable acidity to advanced trace-level testing for heavy metals, pesticide residues, chemical adulterants, and pathogens. Designed to satisfy international testing and analytical standards, the course prepares specialists for QA/QC roles and laboratory oversight across key global jurisdictions including India, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States, Canada, and Australia.
    • Benefits of Qualification: Earning a professional Food & Water QA/QC qualification validates applied analytical competence, accelerating career progression into high-demand roles such as Food & Water Quality Manager, QC Chemist, Lead Microbiologist, Laboratory Technical Manager, and Compliance Auditor. For food business operators, packaged water bottling plants, and commercial laboratories, employing certified QA/QC professionals ensures strict adherence to statutory testing schedules, minimizes batch rejects, prevents contaminated product releases, and mitigates the risk of catastrophic product recalls or regulatory license suspensions. Furthermore, certified personnel strengthen laboratory credibility, optimize sampling accuracy, ensure data defensibility during accreditation audits, and uphold public and consumer trust in corporate brand integrity.
    • Responsibilities of Certified Personnel: Certified Food & Water QA/QC personnel are responsible for executing, supervising, and verifying testing protocols, analytical methodologies, and quality assurance frameworks across operational and laboratory settings. Key duties include designing and implementing sampling plans, conducting wet chemistry and instrumental analyses, calibrating laboratory equipment (such as spectrophotometers, pH meters, turbidity meters, HPLC, GC-MS, and atomic absorption spectrometers), and validating testing methods under ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Additionally, certified personnel execute microbiological assays for indicator organisms and pathogens (including Escherichia coli, Coliforms, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa), evaluate results against national and international specifications, manage Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations, maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) control charts, enforce Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and data integrity (ALCOA+), and coordinate external audit compliance.
    • Eligibility Criteria: This certification is designed for quality control chemists, laboratory technicians, food safety officers, water treatment plant supervisors, environmental analysts, and regulatory compliance associates seeking to formalize their testing and analytical proficiencies. Eligible applicants should possess a diploma, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Dairy Technology, or an allied life sciences discipline. Working professionals with equivalent practical experience in food testing, water analysis, beverage bottling, wastewater management, or industrial laboratory operations are also eligible and encouraged to enroll.
    • Assessment Procedure: Evaluation is administered through a rigorous, competence-driven examination framework structured to verify both theoretical analytical comprehension and practical problem-solving capabilities in testing laboratories. Formative evaluation assesses candidate performance during laboratory case studies, mock sampling plan formulations, analytical calculation exercises, and OOS investigation drills. The final evaluation consists of an invigilated examination featuring multiple-choice questions and scenario-based compliance challenges covering statutory test parameter limits, instrument calibration protocols, pathogen identification workflows, and data integrity verification. Candidates must achieve a minimum cumulative score of 70% to be awarded the official Food & Water QA/QC Certificate of Competence.
    • Curriculum: The curriculum provides comprehensive technical, analytical, and managerial instruction across food and water safety disciplines without reliance on fragmented instructional tiers. Foundational modules examine the distinction between Quality Assurance and Quality Control, regulatory compliance frameworks across FSSAI, BIS, US FDA, US EPA, WHO, and Codex Alimentarius, and the implementation of ISO/IEC 17025 standards in testing laboratories. Water quality modules cover source water evaluation, potable and packaged drinking water specifications, physicochemical testing protocols (pH, TDS, hardness, electrical conductivity, chlorine demand, and heavy metals), process water management, and wastewater effluent monitoring. Food QA/QC modules focus on raw material inspection, moisture analysis, ash content, proximate analysis, nutritional labeling verification, food adulteration testing, and food packaging integrity checks. Advanced technical coursework explores microbiological testing methodologies, aseptic sampling techniques, serial dilutions, membrane filtration, pathogen isolation, culture media preparation, and rapid testing technologies. The coursework concludes with analytical instrumentation qualification, calibration schedules, statistical quality control using Shewhart charts, Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA implementation, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), laboratory waste and biohazard management, and internal auditing for continuous laboratory accreditation.

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IIRDC is an Skill India (Ministry of Skill Development &Entrepreneurship) TP which have rights to Approve, Accredit andCreate Training Centers (TC) under IIRDC and Impart NSQF, NHEQF,Non - NSQF Certification Programs. (Service Agreement Sl. No. B386880). All IIRDC TC’s would qualify as Government recognizedskill training institution status.

TP ID : TP322340
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NCVET Training Body

IIRDC is a Training Body having rights to Approve, Accredit and Create Training Centers under IIRDC TB of NCVET Awarding Body. Also IIRDC holds Rights of Research & Development of New Industry Anchored NSQFand NHEQF Qualifications Through AB. All confederation companiesunder IIRDC will be accredited skill centers of AB.

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Partner / Skill Training Partner & Service Partner

GetVarsity is a company, not a UGC-regulated HEI, and provides fee-based Skill training and institutional support, while universities handle all academic processes, including admissions, exams, and awarding degrees. GetVarsity partners with universities and industry to integrate higher education with skill development, supporting UGC-approved work-integrated, vocational, and apprenticeship-based programs aligned with NEP 2020. 

Service Agreement Sl. No. B 108048
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Personnel Skill Assessment & Certification Body

IIRDC Is an Autonomus Skill Assessment and CertificationAwarding Bodyworking as per the norms under international standards forGeneralrequirements for bodies operating certification of persons.IIRDCensures that a certified candidate holds the skills andexpertise ina specialized area through systematic assessments.

IEC 17024:2012
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TUV SUD Germany Food Safety and Quality 1st Cooperation Partner in India

TÜV SÜD Germany is a globally trusted technical service providerwithover 150 years of legacy in quality assurance and safety.Renowned forits rigorous standards, TÜV SÜD offers comprehensive testing,inspection, auditing, and certification services tailored to the food industry. Getvarsity is an official Training center & Confederation company of IIRDC ( TÜV SÜD Cooperation Partner )

Service Agreement Sl. No. DF 812935
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DigiLocker Verified

All IIRDC NCrF (NHEQF / NSQF) Aligned Skill Qualification Certifications issued in association with NCVET AB will be added into DigiLocker — a platform where Government Documents like Aadhaar, PAN, and Driving License are issued and verified. Credits will also be issued in ABC verifiable through DigiLocker.

Government of India
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Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) Body

ABC is a digital system established under the National Education Policy (NEP) to facilitate credit accumulation, transfer, and redemption across higher education institutions. It allows candidates to earn credits for completed coursework. As per the ABC framework, 30 hours of learning equate to 1 academic credit, ensuring standardized recognition of learning outcomes across institutions. All NCrF aligned courses provided by Getvarsity holds ABC Skill credits.

Government of India
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National Academic Depository (NAD)

NAD is a platform established by the Government to securely store and verify academic awards issued. Managed by DigiLocker and integrated with the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), it enables verified documents anytime, reducing fraud and administrative delays while supporting the goals of NEP 2020. Certificates issued for Getvarsity students, which are aligned to NCrF, is linked to NAD.

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National Education Policy (NEP)

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to create a flexible and integrated education system. It connects school, higher, and vocational learning through the National Credit Framework (NCrF), National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF), and National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), enabling credit transfer, skill integration, and lifelong learning. Getvarsity delivers NCrF courses aligned to NEP 2020 

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Highfield Qualifications International Approved Center

As a Highfield Qualifications International Approved Center, Getvarsity delivers globally recognized qualifications regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation. Additionally, authorized to deliver programs in Wales, which are regulated by Qualifications Wales.

Highfield Center Number : 46807

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To be a Global Benchmark in Multidisciplinary Innovations, Skills Excellence and Quality Standards.

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IIRDC Accredited Confederation Member Organization. IIRDC Autonomous Professional body Incorporated and Established under section-8, Act 2013, formerly known as Section -25, Act 1956, Regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India

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To deliver high-quality solutions through innovation, integrity, and collaboration while prioritising client satisfaction and sustainable development.

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India’s first and Kerala’s only IIRDC NHEQF Credit Certificate. Getvarsity is Officially Entitled to provide IIRDC NSQF, IIRDC NHEQF, IIRDC Personnel Skill Certification, etc., through IIRDC Accreditation as a confederation training partner.

The IIRDC NCrF/IIRDC NHEQF certificate will be recognised as a skill qualification in various sectors.

Valid for state/central government, Private sector jobs where skill qualifications are allowed under IIRDC NSQF/IIRDC NHEQF.

National Academic Depository (NAD) enabled program

NSDC, NCVET, UGC, Skill India, University, NCrF approved IIRDC NCrF Certification

Partnered with Skill India by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

IIRDC NCrF/ IIRDC NHEQF Certificates Issued on DigiLocker: Secure, government-authenticated verification.

Credits issued on ABC (Academic Bank of Credits) in Digilocker (40 & 20 as per Hrs)

Embassy Attestation Eligibility

IIRDC NHEQF/ NSQF is fully aligned with NCrF (National Credit Framework)

Recognition across universities: Acceptable by HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) that follow UGC guidelines.

Courses are mapped with industry competency standards, increasing job readiness.

Aligns with NEP 2020 (National Education Policy) for multidisciplinary, flexible education.

Stackable learning: Can stack multiple level-based certificates towards a higher qualification.

Can be used for applying to government MSME schemes, subsidies, and loans (like Mudra, PMEGP) which ask for proof of technical training.

Helps learners get priority in Apprenticeship (NATS/NAPS) and Internship schemes under various ministries where skill qualifications are mandatory.

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