Development of Training Module on GMP and GHP for Associates in Large Scale Biscuit and Cake Manufacturing Unit: A Scientific Approach

Background: The working personnel engaged in a food manufacturing Industry in India seldom have detailed knowledge of GMP and GHP and its impact on consumers. They suffer from lack of training on GMP and GHP. The present Study aims at first on understanding the knowledge of workers on GMP, GHP and specific training need of workers working in a large scale Biscuit and cake manufacturing unit and also understanding duration and procedure of training for optimal output. Methods: A survey among workers was conducted to assess knowledge of associates and their training need. Result: From the survey data it appears that factory workers are not confident about their knowledge about GMP and GHP and they would very much appreciate undertaking training in GMP and GHP in short duration. Then based on outcome of the survey detailed training program module was worked out keeping in mind need of workers and various guidelines in vogue in India. Along with conventional training, short duration training with pictures, demonstration was also planned in details. Total 7 training modules with maximum total duration of 1 hr 15 min and minimum total duration of 15 mins ware worked out.