Training Inspector or Quality Assurance Employee Fruit and Vegetables
Expertise is required for expert assessment of the quality of fresh fruit and vegetables. Affinity with the fresh produce sector and products and a thorough knowledge of it are the most important tools of any inspector, quality controller or fresh produce quality assurance employee. Kiwa helps you obtain this knowledge, with a complete training offer for inspectors or employees of quality care.
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As a (novice) inspector or quality controller, you can increase your knowledge at Kiwa with an industry-recognized training to become an inspector or employee quality assurance fruit and vegetables. Kiwa has been designated by the Dutch sector organization 'Handel Groeit' as the official trainer for this recognized training.
The course is made up of product (P) and general (A) modules. The product and general modules can also be taken separately. Upon successful completion of a module, the student will receive a certificate.
The product modules cover a large number of aspects, such as cultivation methods, harvesting and packaging, storage conditions, trade flows and quality standards. The focus is of course on recognizing and acknowledging common diseases and (quality) defects in products.
The practical testing of the products is an important part of the product modules and can be directly applied in practice. The highly informative company visits, at cultivation companies, trading companies or sorting and packing stations, are an integral part of every product module.
​Subsidies
On the ‘Handel Groeit’ website (Dutch) you can read under which conditions you can apply for a subsidy for this training.
Trainers with practical experience
The trainers of Kiwa have a wealth of practical experience and have been active for many years as fruit and vegetable inspectors or quality controllers. As a result, they not only have a great deal of knowledge of the products, but they also know better than anyone what happens in the various links of the fruit and vegetable chain. We share this knowledge with other fresh produce professionals through coaching, training and education.
More information:
- Caby Flaton, team lead quality control at Growers United: ‘It has to happen in practice’
- Frans Isbouts, quality controller at Kiwa: ‘Quality assessment of fruit and vegetables is all about trust’
Inspector Module P
- P1: Cucumber, eggplant/aubergine and courgetti
In the inspector module P1 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about cucumbers, eggplants/aubergines and courgettis. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P2: Paprika, tomato and pepper
In the inspector module P2 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about Paprikas, tomatoes and peppers. This course discusses, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P4: Onions and garlic
In the inspector module P4 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about onions and garlic. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P5: Celeriac, carrot, radish, radish, fennel and kohlrabi
In the inspector module P5 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about celeriac, carrots, radishes, radish, fennel and kohlrabi. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P6: Endive, bok choy, spinach, lettuce (all types), chicory and celery
In the inspector module P6 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about endive, bok choy, spinach, lettuce (all types), chicory and celery. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P7: Leek, asparagus, rhubarb and beans
In the inspector module P7 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about leeks, asparagus, rhubarb and beans. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P8: Head cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage and kale
In the inspector module P8 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about head cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage and kale. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P9/10/11 Top fruit (apples and pears)
In the inspector module P9/10/11 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about top fruit such as apples and pears. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P12 Soft fruit (strawberry, small woody fruit, cherry)
In the inspector module P12 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about soft fruit such as strawberries and cherries. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P13: Peach, nectarine, plum, apricot, avocado
In the inspector module P13 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots and avocados. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P14: Citrus fruit: (lemon, grapefruit, orange, etc.)
In the inspector module P14 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about citrus fruit such as grapefruit and oranges. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P15: Banana, grape, melon, kiwi
In the inspector module P15 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about bananas, grapes, melons and kiwis. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P16: Exotics (pineapple, pomegranate, lychee, mango, etc.)
In the inspector module P16 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about pineapple, pomegranate, lychee, mango and other exotics. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P17: Potatoes
In the inspector module P17 you will acquire all practical and theoretical knowledge about potatoes. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P18: Sprouts, herbs and cresses
In the inspector module P18 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about sprouts, herbs and cresses. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place. - P20: Mushrooms (champignon, oyster mushroom, shiitake)
In the inspector module P20 you will gain all practical and theoretical knowledge about mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and other mushrooms. This course will discuss, among other things: production and trade flows, cultivation methods and storage conditions. Products are also inspected in practice and company visits take place.
Inspector Module A
- A1/A4: Communication, coaching and collaboration
In your daily work as a fruit and vegetable inspector or quality employee, you are constantly dealing with people. Whether you work together or manage colleagues or visit customers. Good skills in the field of communication, coaching and cooperation will certainly come in handy here. You can develop these skills during the judges module A1/A4. - A2: Fresh produce chain
In the inspectors module A2 you will learn everything about the Dutch fresh produce chain. This course will cover, among other things: the importance and functions of the various links in the fresh produce chain, relevant organizations in the fresh produce chain and current developments in the sector. - A3: Quality assurance and (control) organizations
In the inspector module A3 you will learn everything about quality assurance in the fruit and vegetable sector and about the organizations involved in this. The course will cover, among other things: inspection bodies such as NVWA and KCB, public and private law regulations in the Netherlands, the EU as a market-oriented organization, the increasing importance of quality, quality assurance and HACCP, general concepts of quality assurance with inspection registration systems, audits, quality assurance, certification, integrated chain care, phytosanitary requirements and the administrative procedures for the inspection and rejection of batches. - A5: Logistics and storage
In the inspector module A5 you will learn everything about the logistics and storage aspects of fruit and vegetable products. The following topics will be covered during the course: the various ins & outs of agro-logistics, the cooling and storage of fruit and vegetable products, traceability, labeling and recall and packaging.
