Welcome to the BLOG of QS-Development

This BLOG is an additional information source to the official homepage www.QSD.ie.

You will find several interesting categories in relation to Quality Systems & Food Safety. Furthermore you can access the PDF’s about trainings and workshops.

On a regularly basis new entries will discuss specific issues, including practical tips and tricks.

Testimonial: Kerry County Childcare Committee

By Administrator on August 23, 2010 12:28 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

In 2009 & 2010 Kerry County Childcare Committee contracted Ulrich Schraewer of QS-Development to deliver Manual Handling training and Food Hygiene & Safety training to Childcare Providers in Kerry.  We have found Ulrich very professional in his approach to the organisation and delivery of Training/workshops.

 

Ulrich was very eager to offer training that specifically met the needs of our clients (Childcare Providers, Childminders and Parents).  We liaised with Ulrich to help him understand our training needs and then develop workshops to meet those identified needs while also being mindful of regulatory requirements.

 

Feedback from course participants on training delivered by QS-Development has been very positive.  Trainees on both courses expressed satisfaction with the course content and praised Ulrich's delivery style.  We will be liaising with QS-Development again in the future to offer training to childcare providers in Kerry.

 

Kerry County Childcare Committee would have no problem recommending Ulrich Schraewer and QS-Development for training. 

 

Denise Quinlan - Childminder Advisory Officer

"Train the Trainer" FETAC approved course!

By Administrator on August 23, 2010 12:21 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The popular 'Train the Trainer' 5-day course is commencing in Macroom on Sept 2nd, and in Cork on Sept 10th. This is an important qualification for anybody looking to work with groups.  Our price remains unbeatable, and those unemployed/ on CE schemes may be entitled to funding.

 

Jim Flynn,
MTS Consulting
'Kilglas', Roselawn, Innishannon, Co. Cork, Ireland.
T 086-3261833http://www.mts-consult.com/

C.R.O. Registration No. 243115
FETAC-approved training company

Testimonial: Food Allergen Seminar for Producers

By Administrator on August 3, 2010 1:32 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

"I recently attended the Food Allergen Awareness Seminar For Producers. I found it to be very informative, especially in relation to allergen labelling and the effects of allergens on allergy sufferers. Also, I found the allergen policy and management very helpful and have adopted it as part of my role as Quality Assurance Manager. I definitely came away with a lot more information and knowledge than I went in with, as well as some very handy contacts, and I would recommend anyone in the food production business to attend. It's money and time very well spent!"

 

Stella Switzer -  Independent Irish Health Food Company, Co. Cork

 

www.iihealthfoods.com 

Testimonial: Food Allergen Seminar for Producers

By Administrator on August 3, 2010 1:23 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

"Even though I am already in the food business, the Food Allergen Awareness Seminar for Producers that I attended with Ulrich really opened my eyes. Ulrich covered lots of intereesting points and made me aware that it is a constanly changing area that I need to keep up to date with. Over the course of the moring, Ulrich had an easy going style that got the message across clearly without it being boring. Gave us lots of information on a broad spectrum which suited as there were lots of us in different areas of the food business. He definitely knows his business and I would not hesitate to contact him in the future for help."

Melanie Harty - Harty's, Co. Kerry

www.hartysfoods.com

Testimonial: Food Allergen Seminar for Producers

By Administrator on August 3, 2010 1:20 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
"Having attended QS-Development Seminar on "Food Allergen Awareness" recently, I once again must congratulate Ulrich on presenting a truly informative and comprehensive seminar compacted into just a half-day. I would highly recommend this Seminar to anyone working in the food sector."

Patricia Riordan - Glenbeigh Shellfish, Co. Kerry

www.GlenbeighShellfish.ie

NEWS from MTS-Consulting

By Administrator on June 24, 2010 9:45 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Our low-cost 'Train the Trainer' certified course is set to commence again -  in Clonakilty on July 15th (last time) and Cork on July 23rd.

 

What participants will learn:

 

  • How to design great courses based on trainees' real needs 
  • Techniques for advanced delivery of presentations / training sessions
  • How to ensure highest quality using training assessment and evaluation methods

What participants will take away:

 

  • Umpteen invaluable ready-to-use templates
  • A copy of the book Making Training & Development Work - a Best Practice Guide by Garavan, Hogan & Cahir-O'Donnell
  • An empowering confidence as a communicator
  • FETAC Level 6 certification
  • The possibility to apply for listing on the FÁS/EI National Register of Trainers 

 

For more information contact Jim @ 086-3261833 or visit http://www.mts-consult.com/

  • Aldi Germany requires IFS Food certification

    By Administrator on June 13, 2010 4:21 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

    News from Board Bia -Duesseldorf

     

    ".....Companies wishing to have long-term business with Aldi Germany for example would require IFS certification, whereas BRC would only be recognised for short term promotions or special buys. This is also true for other German retailers like Lidl, Metro and Rewe. IFS aims to become a Europe-wide food safety and quality standard in the coming years."

    For the full article click the link below:

     

    http://www.bordbia.ie/industryservices/alerts/pages/AldiGermanyrequiressupplierstohaveIFSFood.aspx?src=home

    ALLERGY ALERT - 27/05/2010

    By Administrator on May 27, 2010 3:43 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

    The Allergy Alerts keep rolling in from the FSAI.

     

    In today's alert (27/05/2010) a sausage manufacturer did not declare SULPHUR DIOXIDE on the label.

     

    Have you declared all ingredients on your label correctly?

     

    Learn more about SULPHUR DIOXIDE and about proper ALLERGEN LABELLING in the "Food Allergen Awareness Seminar" run by QS Development in Killarney on the 16/06/2010.

     

    IT COULD BE YOU! LOTTO???

    By Administrator on May 26, 2010 5:37 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

    No, this short blog is not about the Lotto.

     

    This week several FSAI alerts have reached my email account and mobile phone.

     

    Salmonella Anatum in Sesame Seeds, glass in coffee and today an Allergy Alert about Undeclared Egg in Yogurt Raisins.

     

    None of those contaminations are intended but could be avoided.

     

    Remember QS-Development runs "Food Allergen Awareness Seminars" in June 2010.

     

    One of three seminars (16/06/2010) is for food producers/industry only!

     

    Contact Ulrich now (085-1722015) to secure a place.

     

    For the full story about the "Undeclared Egg in Yogurt Raisins" simply click on the link below.

     

    http://www.fsai.ie/yogurt_raisins.html

    KILLARNEY OUTLOOK - 21/05/2010

    By Administrator on May 23, 2010 11:01 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
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