Better Process Control Schools (BPCS) provide practical applications of principles set forth in the regulations and satisfy the training requirements of both FDA and USDA.
Washington State University is approved by the FDA to offer these schools which satisfy the FDA, USDA, and State education requirements for canned low acid and acidified foods. WSU offers a two-day course for processors of acidified foods in glass containers as well as the four-day schools which covers all process systems and all types of containers and closures. Private instruction tailored specifically to individual company needs is also available.
Please review conference policies.
Two Day Course – Acidified Course – $425.00 – February 3-4, 2020
- Check-in begins at 7:45 am and training hours are 8 am to 5 pm.
- Manuals will be mailed out to paid attendees.
- Manuals need to be brought to the training.
- Onsite instructors will review the material, but you are required to study it prior to attending. Tests will be given after every chapter and you must pass with a 70% or greater.
The two-day course includes the following subjects:
- Applicable Regulations
- Microbiology of Thermally Processed Foods
- Acidified Foods
- Food Container Handling
- Food Plant Sanitation
- Records for Product Protection
- Principles of Thermal Processing
- Instrumentation and Equipment
- Closures for Glass Containers
Four-Day School – All 4 Day Training – $595.00 – February 3-6, 2020
- Check-in begins at 7:45 am and training hours are 8 am to 5 pm.
- Manuals will be mailed out to paid attendees.
- Manuals need to be brought to the training.
- Onsite instructors will review the material, but you are required to study it prior to attending. Tests will be given after every chapter and you must pass with a 70% or greater.
The four-day school includes all of the above subjects plus the following:
- Still Retorts – Pressure Processing in Steam
- Still Retorts – Processing with Overpressure
- Hydrostatic Retorts
- Agitating Retorts – Continuous Container Handling
- Agitating Retorts – Discontinuous Container Handling
- Aseptic Processing and Packaging Systems
- Closures for Metal Containers
- Closures for Semirigid and Flexible Containers
Location & Dates:
2 Day Acidified Training – $425.00
February 3-4, 2020
4 Day Full Training – $595.00
February 3-6, 2020
Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle Airport/28th
18850 28th Ave South
SeaTac, WA 98188
206-244-5044
A room block is setup at the hotel for your convenience. You can call the hotel and mention you are with the Better Process Control School. It is not a requirement for you to stay at this hotel.
Room rate is $149/night + taxes & fees per night for 2 queen beds for 1 or 2 people.
We ask that you study the manual prior to the start of the BPCS Training. To receive the manual you must be fully paid.
Light refreshments are provided, and lunch and dinner are on your own.
Cancellations Policy
Cancellations will be accepted until 7 business days before the course start date, and the registration fee, less $100 will be refunded. After that time, no refunds will be made for cancellations.
Substitution Policy
Substitutions will be allowed at any time. For additional information please contact our office at 509-335-2845, blood@wsu.edu.
Payment Policy
Your registration is not final until full payment is received. Please send check payments prior to beginning of the course. Course materials will only be available for paid attendees. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and checks for payments.
If you have problems with registration, please contact Cathy Blood via email: blood@wsu.edu
If you have course content questions, please contact Girish Ganjyal via email: girish.ganjyal@wsu.edu