BRCGS Food Safety: Issue 9 Auditor Training – 3 Days

Course Includes

This course enables participants to develop a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Standard and gain competency to assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard, including fundamental clauses, statements of intent, how to undertake a BRCGS audit, planning of the audit and reporting of the audit.

Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how auditors will audit against the Standard. Participants must have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector, and have completed a hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) course of at least two days' duration.

Key Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this training course, delegates will be able to:

• Explain the requirements of the Standard
• Assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard and explain how compliance can be demonstrated to maintain food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity
• Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard
• Describe steps to conduct a BRCGS audit including the preparation, planning, and reporting of the audit
• Utilise and explain resource tools available for compliance and beneficial support from BRCGS

Who should attend

• Consultants
• Technical Managers and personnel
• Quality Managers and personnel
• Auditors
• Importers and exporters of food products
• Foodservice staff
• Operations Managers
• Internal audit personnel
• Current BRCGS Auditors
• Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor
• Certification Body scheme managers
• BRCGS Professionals

Breakdown of the day

• This is a 3 day training course
• This training will take place via Teams
• Regular breaks are provided
• Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will receive your BRCGS Certificate

Assessment

50 Question online exam; Pass mark 75%