The Brewers Association (BA) offers online trainings to members via our Learning Management System. Learn more about our current training opportunities and access our online courses below.
Brewery Safety Video Courses
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This collection of brewery safety videos addresses the need for occupational safety and health (OSH) training in the craft brewing industry. In these short video courses, task-based instruction allows students to relate learning to their specific job tasks. Students will understand how to apply the principles of each specific OSH issue and recognize the hazards in their job tasks. A range of courses address different procedures based on where they are applied throughout the brewing process. Each video course offers a certificate of completion to document safety training.
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Cost: Free
Stay Safe!
Each brewery environment is unique. All brewers should conduct periodic hazard analysis in order to establish safety practices that address the challenges found in their brewery. Establishing a sound safety program is an ongoing process that utilizes a vast array of resources and information. The Brewers Association (BA) brewery safety videos should serve as one element in a comprehensive safety training program at your brewery.
The content in this series of short video courses was created through a partnership with Grand Valley State University the BA, and is intended for training purposes only. Material and situations depicted contrary to best practices are included for educational value only.
The BA welcomes comments regarding the current training and suggestions for additional topics to address in the future. Contact info@brewersassociation.org to provide feedback.
Draught Line Safety Course
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Two levels of training offer distinct audiences the appropriate level of educational content. Please select the training that is best suited for your individual or team’s professional goals.
Training for Beer Service and Sales Staff
This short course is intended to enable people who work adjacent to draught line cleaning operations to develop and practice awareness of safe work practices in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. In addition to receiving a certificate of completion, students will learn how to control safety and health risks surrounding draught beer handling, create a safer and healthier workplace, and foster a workplace culture that accomplishes all the above.
Student Takeaways
- Understand and support line cleaning operations
- Recognize inherent hazards of draught line cleaning
- Ensure safe and effective line cleaning at your establishment
Length: 4-6 hours
Format: 100% online featuring on-demand videos and self-paced assignments
Model: Self-guided instruction led by subject matter experts
Class Size: No capacity limit
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Cost: Free
Training for Line Cleaning Staff
This 2-week short course is intended to enable people who perform or manage draught line cleaning operations to develop and practice a specialized knowledge of safe work practices in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. In addition to receiving a certificate of completion, students will learn how to control safety and health risks surrounding draught beer handling, create a safer and healthier workplace, and foster a workplace culture that accomplishes all the above.
Student Takeaways
- Implement safe and effective practices when cleaning draught beer lines
- Interpret a safety data sheet (SDS) to inform methods and materials
- Conduct a hazard assessment and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Length: 2-weeks (15 hours)
Format: 100% online, including short on-demand videos and self-paced assignments
Model: Instructor-led, with two live virtual classrooms
Class Size: Under 40 students
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2023 Training Dates
- July 10 – July 21
- Aug 7 – Aug 18
- Oct 16 – Oct 27
- Nov 6 – Nov 17
- Dec 4 – Dec 15
Don’t see a date that works for you? Please contact kaylyn@brewersassociation.org to schedule a training for your team.
Cost
- $175/Individual Non-Member (full price)
- $125/BA Member (29% discount)
- $100/Person for Team Training (43% discount)
The Brewers Association welcomes comments regarding the current training and suggestions for additional topics to address in the future. Contact info@brewersassociation.org to provide feedback.
Beer Quality Management
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This certificate based training program is for brewing industry professionals who oversee and support the production of beer as the brewer intended. Taught by a professional brewer through a production lens, students will identify beer quality risks from brewhouse to package and recognize when and how to intervene. This program will introduce common techniques used to evaluate physical and microbiological properties of beer throughout production and prepare students to make informed choices about practical methodologies, sampling plans, and organizational tools used to develop an overall quality management program specific to their beer quality goals.
Student Takeaways
- Understand and analyze quality risks applicable to your brewing process
- Select and conduct appropriate tests to measure brewing process performance
- Develop a proactive approach to quality and resources to take corrective action
Pricing & Registration Info Coming Soon
The Brewers Association welcomes comments regarding the current training and suggestions for additional topics to address in the future. Contact info@brewersassociation.org to provide feedback.
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