The Training and Credentialing (T&C) Workgroup co-sponsored the first of a series of in-person meetings to complete the buildout of the National Curriculum Standard (NCS), which is a foundational element of the National Regulatory and Laboratory Training System (NRLTS) for human and animal food regulators. The NCS sets forth the competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) needed by regulators for successful job performance across all jurisdictions.
This first meeting, held in Kansas City, focused on the Advanced Level Core area of the NCS and comprised a subject matter expert working group representing FDA, State, and Local regulatory agencies.
The working group identified four content areas (Characteristics; Communication Skills; Hazards and Controls; and Inspections and Investigations) at the Advanced Level Core and built out sets of competencies and behavioral anchors (indicators or evidence of competency) for each area.
Similar meetings are planned for throughout FY24 and will focus on Manufactured Food, Retail Food, Unprocessed Food, Animal Food, and Senior Administration/Management.