Description: An introduction to sprout operation inspections.

Terminal Competency:

Discuss the importance of inspecting sprout operations.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Categorize the hazards.

2. Identify the history/root cause of sprout-related outbreaks.

3. Recognize how sprouts are regulated.

4. Identify what is a sprout as described by the regulation.

5. Identify recordkeeping requirements.

6. Verify records.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies,contact IFPTI.

Description: An overview of sprout operations.

Terminal Competency:

Explain sprout operations.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Evaluate a fully enclosed building (Subpart M).

2. Assess plumbing.

3. Assess ventilation.

4. Assess growing/harvesting equipment.

5. Recognize the importance of cleaning/sanitizing.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: The treatment and handling of seeds in a sprout operation.

Terminal Competency:

Evaluate seed treatment.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Recognize seed as a source of contamination.

2. Observe whether seed is stored / handled according to Produce Safety Rule (PSR) requirements.

3. Recognize the Produce Safety Rule (PSR) requirements for seed treatment.

4. Assess corrective actions for compliance with the CFR.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies,contact IFPTI.

Description: Assessing sprout growing areas.

Terminal Competency:

Assess growing area.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Recognize conditions in the growing area that contribute to the potential for contamination.

2. Inspect growing equipment.

3. Evaluate water usage

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: Testing and monitoring requirements pertaining to sprout operations.

Terminal Competency:

Explain testing and monitoring requirements for a sprout operation.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Recognize the requirements for spent sprout irrigation water (SSIW) / in-process sprouts testing.

2. Recognize the requirements for environmental monitoring.

3. Evaluate whether the sprout operation is in compliance with PSR Subpart M requirements for testing.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.

Description: Evaluating harvesting, packing, and holding in a sprout operation.

Terminal Competency:

Evaluate harvesting, packing, and holding in a sprout operation.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Recognize conditions with harvesting, packing, and holding that contribute to the potential for contamination.

2. Inspect harvesting/packing equipment.

3. Evaluate water usage.

4. Recognize when sprouts should be discarded during harvesting/packing practices.

5. Evaluate packing material.

To see a set of behavioral anchors, which provide further detail about the enabling competencies and can be used for assessment against the enabling competencies, contact IFPTI.