While online training is cost effective and has a wider reach, it also has a number of disadvantages
In view of COVID-19 pandemic, it has not been feasible to conduct regular Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) courses through classroom method of instructions, wherein the trainees are required to be physically present.
Therefore, to mitigate the spread of corona virus and continue training of Food Safety Supervisors across the country, it has been decided to conduct FoSTaC courses online.
The online courses will comprise of instructions for the relevant course, online assessment and compulsory training on COVID-19 precautions. No physical trainings are to be planned/ conducted by Training Partners (TPs) until further order.
While online training is cost effective and has a wider reach, it also has a number of disadvantages. The major disadvantages are distraction of trainees and poor internet connectivity.
All training partners, trainers and other associates are to widely publicise FoSTaC programme on social media. TPs may circulate the training registration link or any other tool such as google form to capture data for registration of trainees. Use of social networking apps such as Whatsapp and Telegram may be judiciously utilized.