Service 06

Food Lab Skills Training

Bring testing in-house and gain confidence in your QA results. We train your technicians in sample preparation, microbial plating, water activity, and sensory profiling.

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11+ Years Food Quality Experience The Arnott's Group Background TAE-Qualified Trainer TAFE NSW Lecturer HACCP & SQF Specialist NSW Food Authority Compliance Food Technology Degree Serving All of NSW

What is included

Expert delivery, zero complexity.

Our training is delivered on-site at your facility, using your actual instruments, reagents, and product profiles to ensure direct practical relevance.

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Microbial Testing Techniques

Aseptic technique, dilution series, plate inoculation, incubation, and colony counting.

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Analytical Testing

Training on refractometers (Brix), pH meters, moisture analyzers, and water activity instruments.

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Sensory Panel Calibration

Developing structured sensory panels, difference tests, and flavor profile standards.

Who is this for?

This is designed specifically for:

In-house Lab Teams

QA technicians needing practical confidence and consistency in routine sample processing.

Producers Upskilling Staff

Moving from outsourced testing to in-house rapid testing to cut costs.

Audit & Compliance Standards

End-to-End Compliance Support

We design and prepare your food safety management systems (FSMS) to satisfy all local council requirements, state authority regulations, and third-party auditing standards.

Local Government

Council Inspections

Preparation and mock audits for Environmental Health Officer (EHO) visits, ensuring your premises and documentation pass every checklist item.

State Regulators

NSW Food Authority

Compliance readiness for the Food Act 2003, Standard 3.2.2A requirements, and Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) protocols across all of NSW.

Independent Standards

Third-Party Auditing

Development of HACCP-based programs and gap analyses designed to satisfy NSW Food Authority requirements and internal quality reviews.

The Process

How we deliver results.

Instrument Evaluation

We inspect your lab setup and verify that testing protocols match manufacturer specifications.

Hands-on Coaching

Coaching staff through preparation, inoculation, readings, and records.

Conversational Q&A

Questions & Answers

Do we need a formal lab to run basic microbial testing?

No. Many food safety systems can utilize rapid tests or simple dry-slide media (like Petrifilm) that require minimal space and equipment, which we can train your team to run safely on-site.

What is water activity and why is it important?

Water activity measures the free water available for microbial growth. Controlling it is critical for shelf-life validation in products like baked goods, sauces, and jerky.

Need clear, actionable food safety advice?

We work directly with your business to construct robust quality structures, training platforms, and audit preparedness tools.

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