I am pleased to announce we are now in a position to accept applications for the new Distance Learning Programme. 

For further information please contact Andrea Williams, Training Administration Manager on andrea.williams@ibd.org.uk or +44 (0) 20 7499 8144.

Details of all training programs can be seen on the IBD UK website

There is an increasing world-wide focus and awareness in the Food and Beverage Industries on the importance of hygiene requirements to safeguard consumers. Initiatives have been driven by international organisations such as WHO (World Health Organisation) and FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation), food and beverages manufacturers, bodies representing manufacturers of equipment such as EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group), and numerous academic institutions. The IBD Africa Section has seen the importance of taking a holistic approach to the requirements of hygiene from the perspective of institutional training and development of people. This initiative builds on 21 very successful years of training and development of people in Africa that work in the brewing and associated industries.

Over the last 13 years, the Southern Africa Stainless Steel Development Association (Sassda) has compiled training programmes on the application of stainless steel for the food & beverage and other industries. These have been adapted to meet the requirements of this learning solution. The outcomes of the learning solution are to provide a scientific and technical understanding of the principles of hygiene in the beverage industry. It is designed along the lines of a recognised competency acquisition programme that allows the candidates to improve their effectiveness and workplace competencies in this field.

There are five modules in this learning solution text book and CD that address key aspects of the principles of hygiene.

Module 1:
Food Legislation, Due Diligence, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and the application of Food Hygiene Principles as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Module 2:
Stainless Steel - the material of choice, corrosion resistance of stainless steel, fabrication of stainless steel equipment, surfaces finishes of stainless steel and other materials.

Module 3:
Process environment: plant layout, vessels, valves, pipes, HE and fittings: hygiene factors affecting cleaning, soils, biofilms and scaling, microbiology and chemistry of cleaning, cleaning systems: manual to automated CIP.

Module 4:
Plant environment, building finishes, drains and testing.

Module 5:
Inspection and QC of materials & plant, analytical procedures, non destructive testing of stainless steel and lined surfaces of process plant.

The text book & CD can be purchased from IBD Africa Section by contacting the Secretary +27 82 921 7971

Are you tired of working towards the IBD examinations all on your own? The long hours of revision and reading, not always being quite sure if you are actually working in the right direction? Well now all this can change!

The main problems faced by most IBD candidates are understanding what the examiners actually require from the questions asked

• How they (the examiners) would like it laid out, and
• How to manage your time to answer all the questions required of you.
  
  Poor examination technique usually results in the candidate losing many marks!

Global Beverage Solutions, in conjunction with the IBD Africa Section, is delighted to offer online examination support for ALL the IBD qualifications. So whether you are just starting out at the General Certificate in Brewing and the General Certificate in Packaging or are busy with the Diploma in Brewing or are attempting the challenging Master Brewer Qualification examinations, we have them all covered and we can support you through your preparations. 

So what does a successful IBD candidate require? 

• Technical knowledge.
• A deep understanding of the types of questions asked in the exams.
• Great examination technique. 

The Global Beverage Solutions online examination support offers all this!

So if you need this support contact us admin@gbsinfo.com or go to our website www.gbsinfo.com and register immediately. 

What will you get by registering? 

By registering at www.gbsinfo.com, Diploma and Master Brewer candidates are offered five months of the following online support right up until the exams in June:

• Tutorials on frequently asked questions covering the whole syllabus with individual feedback on not only technical content but also how the question was answered (including the mark you would probably receive!)
• A mock examination
• Deep analysis of the syllabus
• Hints and tips on examination technique
• A discussion forum where questions from candidates can be posted and answered
  
  For General Certificate candidates, the online support starts four months before the examinations in May and November and you get the following support:
  • Multiple choice tutorials covering the entire syllabi of the GCB and GCP, where the candidates can repeatedly try exam type questions and get instant feedback on how they have done
  • An instantaneous explanation regarding the answer
  • A mock examination, and like the tutorials a candidates can repeatedly try exam type questions and get instant feedback on how they have done
  • A discussion forum where questions from candidates can be posted and answered
    
    By following these programmes, candidates will enter the examinations in June with far more confidence of success.

Who runs the online support? 

This online support is run by the Global Beverage Solutions team; Ian, Clive and Phil, who have a wealth of experience in brewing, packaging and engineering in the beverage industry and who are also experienced human resource practitioners. 

Global Beverage Solutions is an accredited IBD Trainer and has provided quality service to the IBD in Africa, Asia and Pacific, United Kingdom and International Sections and who can boast a very proud record of successful candidates. 

How Do I Apply? 

Applications can be done online at www.gbsinfo.com by simply clicking on the menu option titled ‘Register for Online Training’ and follow the instructions. 

On successful registration the candidates will receive their user name and password and get immediate access. 

How much will it cost? 

• For the General Certificate, access to either the Brewing or Packaging domain will cost US$150 per domain for the 4 months prior to the exam i.e. January to May or August to November.
• For the Diploma or Master Brewer domains, access will cost US$250 per domain.  

This will allow candidates full access to the appropriate members sections from January until June. 

Need More Information? 

Simply go to the website at www.gbsinfo.com or alternatively contact Ian Jones from Global Beverage Solutions in one of the following ways: 

E-mail at admin@gbsinfo.com Phone on +27 82 780 7583 or +27 11 804 2479
Fax on +27 088 011 804 2479 

GBS Online Training has a proven record of ensuring success for candidates, so register NOW for quality online support!