Course Logistics

This course will be conducted in-person (week 1) at the designated hotel and online (weeks 2&3) through a learning platform and daily Teams meetings.

NOTE: Participants are now required to use a government-issued computer. If a government-issued computer is needed, please submit a request to CEC prior to the class.  Training computers will no longer be available for the IM class.  However, study guides will be shipped to participants prior to the class.  

Participants should bring their government-issued computer, power cord, and study guide (parts 1-3) to the in-person training (Week 1).

PHVs will also use their government-issued computer for the PHV training.

Participants will need their government-issued computer for all 3 weeks of the IM training. Audio via computer or phone, and internet access via MiFi, Wi-Fi or Ethernet are needed for weeks 2&3. Participants in weeks 2&3 will connect to the Teams meeting audio via their government-issued computer. Audio is needed to listen to the training sessions and to communicate with instructors. Participants who are unable to use the computer audio option and do not have access to a landline phone may use their personal cell phone. Additional phone expenses incurred for the training will be reimbursed. However, only additional out-of-pocket costs will be reimbursed. For example, reimbursement will not be provided if participants have a cell phone plan with unlimited minutes or if they do not exceed their monthly minute allowance. Documentation of additional costs must be submitted.

Participants will be reimbursed for local travel only.  If reimbursable phone or travel expenses have been incurred, submit them on an OF 1164 to Ms. Stephanie Kane and she will add the accounting code to the form. 

Prior to the class, District POCs will be provided with instructions to share with participants for accessing the training. These instructions will include logging into the computer, joining the Teams meetings, and accessing the training with the participant’s username and password. Districts POCs must provide this information to the participants prior to the start of the class. Participants should test the functionality of the training computer and other equipment prior to the beginning of the class.

For technical assistance with accessing the training, send an email to CFLHelpDesk@usda.gov. Do not contact the CEC Help Desk. 

Participants who do not receive a passing test result should have access to a government- issued computer & equipment for a retest.  

DRESS CODE (Week One)

Although FSIS does not have a formal dress code, the goal is to project a positive professional image at all times. Some examples of inappropriate clothing in the FSIS worksite include:

·       Shorts

·       flip flops

·       short skirts

·       crop tops

·       tank tops

·       clothing that is not neat, clean, and free from holes/tears or that have messages that may be offensive to others

Participants are not to wear these types of clothing to any training sessions.

If you have any questions regarding the course, send an email to: CFL.ClassRegistration@usda.gov.  

The upcoming course calendar and course materials can be accessed on the FSIS website at: Inspection Training & Videos | Food Safety and Inspection Service (usda.gov).