Name: BRCGS Validation & Verification (1 Day)
Price: 325 GBP
Availability: InStock

ATTENTION: all public dates from Nov 2024 onwards are Issue 7, not Issue 6 anymore.Attention: This course is delivered over 2 full days. If you&#39;re interested in the same course but delivered over 4 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend), please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ask-sonia.com/training?layout=grid&cadpath=ask-sonia-limited%2Fofficial-brcgs-packaging-sites-issue-6-4-half-days" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">here</a>. Thank you.This official BRCGS course has been designed to enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the requirements of the Packaging Materials Standard, including the objectives of fundamental clauses and statements of intent.Delegates will learn how audits against the Standard operate including preparation, the audit, non-conformities, corrective actions and certificate issue.A good technical knowledge of the packaging industry is essential. Before attending the course, Delegates must download and read a copy of the Standard, which is available as a free download from the <a href="https://www.brcgs.com/store/global-standard-packaging-materials-issue-6/p-723/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">BRCGS Store</a>.<h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At the end of the course, you will:&nbsp;</h3><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Understand the background and benefits of the Standard</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Be able to outline the details of the audit and certification programme</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Determine audit scope and plan the audit</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Understand what it is to have an audit, non-conformities and corrective actions</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Know how to report issues and use BRCGS resources</li></ul>This course is part of the<a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.

ATTENTION: All training dates scheduled from January 2025 are for Issue 7.
This official BRCGS course has been designed to enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the requirements of the Packaging Materials Standard Issue 7, including the objectives of fundamental clauses and statements of intent.
Delegates will learn how audits against the Standard operate including preparation, the audit, non-conformities, corrective actions and certificate issue.
A good technical knowledge of the packaging industry is essential. Before attending the course, Delegates must download and read a copy of the Standard, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store.
At the end of the course, you will: 
Understand the background and benefits of the Standard
Be able to outline the details of the audit and certification programme
Determine audit scope and plan the audit
Understand what it is to have an audit, non-conformities and corrective actions
Know how to report issues and use BRCGS resources
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.

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Food Safety

HACCP

Official BRCGS Packaging Sites Issue 6 course.
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 6 & Issue 7: Sites Training (2 Days)

General Admission

ATTENTION: all public dates from Nov 2024 onwards are Issue 7, not Issue 6 anymore.Attention: This course is delivered over 3 full days. If you&#39;re interested in the same course but delivered over 6 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend), please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ask-sonia.com/training?layout=grid&cadpath=ask-sonia-limited%2Fofficial-brcgs-packaging-auditor-issue-6-6-half-days" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">here</a>. Thank you.This official BRCGS&nbsp;course enables you to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Packaging Materials Standard, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent, and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the audit.Delegates should download and read a copy of the standard before attending this course, which is available as a free download from the <a href="https://www.brcgs.com/store/global-standard-packaging-materials-issue-6/p-723/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">BRCGS Store</a>.<h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At the end of the course, you will:</h3><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Be able to describe the scope of companies and products covered by the standard</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Know what is required to comply with the requirements of the standard</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Be able to prepare for an audit to the standard</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Understand the protocol for audits to the standard</li></ul>This course is part of the<a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.

This official BRCGS course will provide auditors who have audited against Issue 6 of the Standard with details of the changes to format and content of the Standard, with a review of audit protocol and BRCGS expectations. 
It includes particular reference to the changes in order to better reflect the diversity of the Packaging industry and how this affects them. This will also be an opportunity to effect calibration of auditors to ensure the effectiveness and consistency of audits against the Standard to BRCGS requirements.
Delegates should download and read a copy of the standard before attending this course, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store.
At the end of the course, you will:
Be able to describe the scope of companies and products covered by the standard
Know what is required to comply with the requirements of the standard
Be able to prepare for an audit to the standard
Understand the protocol for audits to the standard
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.


Auditor

Official BRCGS Packaging Auditor Conversion to Issue 7 course.
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 6 to 7 Conversion for Auditors (2 Days)

Attention: This course is delivered over 4 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend). If you&#39;re interested in the same course but delivered over 2 full days, please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ask-sonia.com/training/other-brcgs-courses/storage-and-distribution-sites" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">here</a>. Thank you.This official BRCGS course enables you to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the Storage &amp; Distribution Standard issue 4, and how to comply with the requirements. You will also gain an understanding of what to expect during the process of certification, and actions needed prior to, during and after the audit.&nbsp;Before the course you must have read and reviewed a copy of the Standard, which is available as a free download from the <a href="https://www.brcgs.com/store/global-standard-for-storage-and-distribution-issue-4/p-843/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">BRCGS Store</a>.&nbsp;At the end of the course you will be assessed with an exam. <h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At the end of the course, you will:</h3><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Understand the background and benefits of the Standard</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Be able to outline the details of the audit and certification programme</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Determine audit scope and plan the audit</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Understand what it is to have an audit, non-conformities and corrective actions</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Know how to report issues and use BRCGS resources</li></ul>This course is part of the<a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.<div id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Note: This course is proposed as either 2x full days, or 4x half-days. Please carefully review the date &amp; time options before confirming your booking.</div>

Attention: This course is delivered over 4 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend). If you're interested in the same course but delivered over 2 full days, please click here. Thank you.
This official BRCGS course enables you to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the Storage & Distribution Standard issue 4, and how to comply with the requirements. You will also gain an understanding of what to expect during the process of certification, and actions needed prior to, during and after the audit. 
Before the course you must have read and reviewed a copy of the Standard, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store. 
At the end of the course you will be assessed with an exam. 
At the end of the course, you will:
Understand the background and benefits of the Standard
Be able to outline the details of the audit and certification programme
Determine audit scope and plan the audit
Understand what it is to have an audit, non-conformities and corrective actions
Know how to report issues and use BRCGS resources
This course is part of theBRCGS Professional recognition programme.
Note: This course is proposed as either 2x full days, or 4x half-days. Please carefully review the date & time options before confirming your booking.

Official BRCGS Storage & Distribution Issue 4: Sites course.
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Storage & Distribution Sites Issue 4 (4 Half-Day Sessions)

Get on the fast-track to achieving recognition as a BRCGS Professional with this 3-Day product safety management program.&nbsp;This 3-day session will comprise of 3 of the following 4 courses:&nbsp;<ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); font-size: 16px;">Risk Assessment&nbsp;&ndash; This one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of risk assessment and enable them to use different risk assessment models. &nbsp;</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); font-size: 16px;">Root Cause Analysis &ndash; This one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of root cause analysis (RCA) to know its importance and be able to perform it competently. &nbsp;</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); font-size: 16px;">Validation and Verification&nbsp;&ndash; This one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of validation and verification, so they know the level of detail required for each process and are able to use validation and verification in practice. </li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); font-size: 16px;">VACCP&nbsp;&ndash; This one-day course&nbsp;will provide you with a thorough understanding of vulnerability assessment for food fraud and enable you to use techniques to better identify and mitigate risks associated to raw materials in the supply chain. </li></ul>The above courses are especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.These courses form part of the requirement to achieve recognition as a BRCGS Professional. Full details of the requirements to complete the program can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brcgs.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">here</a>. By booking the Fast Track program, a substantial saving is made on purchasing the courses individually (25% discount). Once you have purchased your Fast Track program, please contact us to confirm which 3 courses you have selected.

Get on the fast-track to achieving recognition as a BRCGS Professional with this 3-Day product safety management program. 
This 3-day session will comprise of 3 of the following 4 courses: 
Risk Assessment – This one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of risk assessment and enable them to use different risk assessment models.
Root Cause Analysis – This one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of root cause analysis (RCA) to know its importance and be able to perform it competently.
Validation and Verification – This one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of validation and verification, so they know the level of detail required for each process and are able to use validation and verification in practice.
VACCP – This one-day course will provide you with a thorough understanding of vulnerability assessment for food fraud and enable you to use techniques to better identify and mitigate risks associated to raw materials in the supply chain.
The above courses are especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.
These courses form part of the requirement to achieve recognition as a BRCGS Professional. Full details of the requirements to complete the program can be found here.

By booking the Fast Track program, a substantial saving is made on purchasing the courses individually (25% discount). Once you have purchased your Fast Track program, please contact us to confirm which 3 courses you have selected.

Risk Assessment

Official BRCGS Professional 3-Day Fast Track program.
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Professional 3-Day Fast Track (3 Days)

This official BRCGS course will provide auditors who have audited against Issue 6 of the Standard with details of the changes to format and content of the Standard, with a review of audit protocol and BRCGS expectations. It includes particular reference to the changes in order to better reflect the diversity of the Packaging industry and how this affects them. 
Delegates will understand the requirements of Issue 7 to support in their audit preparation, the audit, non-conformities, corrective actions, root cause analysis and certificate issue.
A good technical knowledge of the packaging industry is essential. Before attending the course, Delegates must download and read a copy of the Standard, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store.
At the end of the course, you will: 
Understand the background and benefits of the Standard
Be able to outline the details of the audit and certification programme
Determine audit scope and plan the audit
Understand what it is to have an audit, non-conformities and corrective actions
Know how to report issues and use BRCGS resources
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.

Official BRCGS Packaging Sites Conversion Issue 7 course.
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 6 to 7 Conversion for Sites (1 Day)

This official BRCGS one-day course will provide you with a thorough understanding of vulnerability assessment for food fraud and enable you to use techniques to better identify and mitigate risks associated to raw materials in the supply chain. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems and the requirements of the BRCGS Global Standards on site.This course is part of the<a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.Note: An optional 2 hours module about <a href="https://ask-sonia-limited.cademy.co.uk/accredited-threat-management-taccp-2-3-hours" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Threat Management (TACCP)</a> is available as a bolt-on to this course. At the end of the course, you will:<ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand vulnerability assessment requirements for BRCGS</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand what is meant by the term &#39;food fraud&#39;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to identify the difference between vulnerability assessment, threat analysis critical control point and food defence</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to assess the raw materials most vulnerable to food fraud</li></ul>

This official BRCGS one-day course will provide you with a thorough understanding of vulnerability assessment for food fraud and enable you to use techniques to better identify and mitigate risks associated to raw materials in the supply chain. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems and the requirements of the BRCGS Global Standards on site.
This course is part of theBRCGS Professional recognition programme.
Note: An optional 2 hours module about Threat Management (TACCP) is available as a bolt-on to this course. 
At the end of the course, you will:
Understand vulnerability assessment requirements for BRCGS
Understand what is meant by the term 'food fraud'
Be able to identify the difference between vulnerability assessment, threat analysis critical control point and food defence
Be able to assess the raw materials most vulnerable to food fraud

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud. 
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud (1 Day)

Attention: This course is delivered over 3&nbsp;full days. If you&#39;re interested in the same course but delivered over 6 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend), please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ask-sonia.com/training?layout=grid&cadpath=ask-sonia-limited%2Fofficial-brcgs-storage-distribution-auditor-issue-4-6-half-days" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">here</a>. Thank you.This official BRCGS 3-day course enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Global Standard for Storage and Distribution Issue 4, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent, and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the audit. &nbsp;Delegates should download and read a copy of the standard before attending this course, which is available as a free download from the <a href="https://www.brcgs.com/store/global-standard-packaging-materials-issue-6/p-723/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">BRCGS Store</a>.<h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At the end of the course, you will:</h3><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Be able to describe the scope of companies and products covered by the standard</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Know what is required to comply with the requirements of the standard</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Be able to prepare for an audit to the standard</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Understand the protocol for audits to the standard</li></ul>This course is part of the<a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.Note: This course is proposed as either 3x full days, or 6x half-days. Please carefully review the date &amp; time options before confirming your booking.

Attention: This course is delivered over 3 full days. If you're interested in the same course but delivered over 6 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend), please click here. Thank you.
This official BRCGS 3-day course enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Global Standard for Storage and Distribution Issue 4, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent, and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the audit. 
Delegates should download and read a copy of the standard before attending this course, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store.
At the end of the course, you will:
Be able to describe the scope of companies and products covered by the standard
Know what is required to comply with the requirements of the standard
Be able to prepare for an audit to the standard
Understand the protocol for audits to the standard
This course is part of theBRCGS Professional recognition programme.
Note: This course is proposed as either 3x full days, or 6x half-days. Please carefully review the date & time options before confirming your booking.

Official BRCGS Storage & Distribution Issue 4: Auditor course.
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Storage & Distribution Auditor Issue 4 (3 Days)

This official BRCGS one-day course provides delegates with a thorough understanding of risk assessment and enables them to use different risk assessment models. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems onsite, and when implementing the requirements of the BRCGS Standards.This course is part of the <a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.At the end of the course, you will:<ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand risk assessment terminology</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to choose and use different risk assessment models for processes onsite</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand what BRCGS expects from a thorough risk assessment</li></ul>

This official BRCGS one-day course provides delegates with a thorough understanding of risk assessment and enables them to use different risk assessment models. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems onsite, and when implementing the requirements of the BRCGS Standards.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
At the end of the course, you will:
Understand risk assessment terminology
Be able to choose and use different risk assessment models for processes onsite
Understand what BRCGS expects from a thorough risk assessment

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: Risk Assessment
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Risk Assessment (1 Day)

This official BRCGS one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of root cause analysis (RCA) to know its importance and be able to perform it competently. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.This course is part of the<a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.At the end of the course, you will:<ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to define root cause analysis</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the difference between symptoms and root cause analysis (RCA)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the role and importance of RCA in compliance with the BRCGS Standards</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Have explored some common methods for undertaking RCA</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to perform RCA and document it effectively</li></ul>

This official BRCGS one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of root cause analysis (RCA) to know its importance and be able to perform it competently. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.
This course is part of theBRCGS Professional recognition programme.
At the end of the course, you will:
Be able to define root cause analysis
Understand the difference between symptoms and root cause analysis (RCA)
Understand the role and importance of RCA in compliance with the BRCGS Standards
Have explored some common methods for undertaking RCA
Be able to perform RCA and document it effectively

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: Root Cause Analysis
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS  Root Cause Analysis (1 Day)

This official BRCGS one-day course will provide you with a thorough understanding of validation and verification so you know the level of detail required for each process and are able to use validation and verification in practice. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.This course is part of the <a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.At the end of the course, you will:<ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to define and understand the terms validation and verification</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the level of detail required for each process</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to use validation and verification in practice</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Appreciate how validation and verification relate to conformance to the BRCGS Standards</li></ul>

This official BRCGS one-day course will provide you with a thorough understanding of validation and verification so you know the level of detail required for each process and are able to use validation and verification in practice. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
At the end of the course, you will:
Be able to define and understand the terms validation and verification
Understand the level of detail required for each process
Be able to use validation and verification in practice
Appreciate how validation and verification relate to conformance to the BRCGS Standards

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: Validation & Verification
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Validation & Verification (1 Day)

Mental Health First Aid Refresher 4-hour training sessionsCan you remember ALGEE?&nbsp;Mental Health Action Plan.Empower Mental Health First Aiders and Champions to maintain their skills with regular Refresher training. Just like physical first aid, we recommend that you refresh your skills every two to three years. (Certificate expires after 3 years). &nbsp;If it&#39;s time to update your skills, book onto an MHFA Refresher course now and feel confident that you are performing your vital role safely.Revisit the key areas from the full course. Keep up to date with the latest statistics and information.If you are a Mental Health First Aider or MHFA Champion you have skills for life that support you and the people around you. &nbsp;Mental Health First Aid training can be kept up to date through this four hour MHFA Refresher course, which will empower you to: &nbsp;Update your knowledge of mental health and what influences it Update your awareness of current mental health supports available Practise applying the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. We limit numbers to 20 people per course so that the instructor can keep people safe and supported, to get the most from their learning experience with us.This course is for those that have completed the MHFA England Mental Health First Aid or Champion course.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mindmapswellbeing.com/faq-s/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">FAQs</a>

Mental Health First Aid Refresher 
4-hour training 
Can you remember ALGEE? Mental Health Action Plan.
Empower Mental Health First Aiders and Champions to maintain their skills with regular Refresher training. Just like physical first aid, we recommend that you refresh your skills every two to three years. (Certificate expires after 3 years). If it's time to update your skills, book onto an MHFA Refresher course now and feel confident that you are performing your vital role safely.
 The MHFA Refresher course takes four hours to complete and will enable learners to: 
Keep their knowledge, awareness, and skills of mental health support current
Update their knowledge of mental health and what influences it
Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan
Once you have completed your MHFA Refresher course, you will be certified for three years. You will also be invited to become or stay a member of MHFA England's Association of Mental Health First Aiders, making sure you have everything you need to feel confident when supporting others. 
I have an existing Level 3 mental health qualification; can I refresh with you? 
As part of the MHFA vision to improve the mental health of the nation, we are now able to accept other Level 3 qualifications from other providers as entry points for this course.

This includes:
FutureQuals Level 3 Award in Mental Health: Workplace First Aider
FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)
For more information on the qualifications, we accept, please contact t info@mindmapswellbeing.com 

FAQs

Mindmaps Wellbeing

Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health First Aid

Approved Training Organisation (ATO)

Health & Wellbeing

Occupational Health & Wellbeing

Mental Health

Accredited Mental Health First Aid

Wellbeing

Mental Resilience

Mental Health At Work

Mental Health Nurse

Empower Mental Health First Aiders and Champions to maintain their skills with regular Refresher training. Just like physical first aid, we recommend that you refresh your skills every two to three years. (Certificate expires after 3 years).  If it's time to update your skills, book onto an MHFA Refresher course now and feel confident that you are performing your vital role safely.

MHFA England Refresher 

<div data-hook="bgLayers" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div data-mesh-id="comp-lmkln5ek1inlineContent-gridContainer" data-testid="mesh-container-content" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-testid="richTextElement" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Attention: This course is delivered over 2&nbsp;full days. If you&#39;re interested in the same course but delivered over 4 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend), please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ask-sonia.com/training?layout=grid&cadpath=ask-sonia-limited%2Fofficial-brcgs-haccp-4-half-days" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">here</a>. Thank you.This official BRCGS&nbsp;two-day course addresses one of the key requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8; the adoption and implementation of a hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) system. The course programme reflects the requirements of the standard with regard to the implementation of a HACCP system, and will introduce delegates to the BRCGS requirements, quality systems, HACCP and the background of HACCP, BRCGS and Codex.&nbsp;This course is part of the <a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.At the end of the course, you will: &nbsp;<ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to explain the benefits of HACCP and the BRCGS requirements in relation to HACCP</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to describe Codex Alimentarius principles of HACCP</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to describe the reasons HACCP may fail, and the most common BRCGS non-conformities related to HACCP</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to explain the importance of management commitment and prerequisite programmes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to complete the preparatory stages for developing the HACCP plan</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to conduct a hazard analysis, determine critical control points, and develop a HACCP plan with monitoring, corrective action and verification activities. </li></ul>Note: This course is proposed as either 2x full days, or 4x half-days. Please carefully review the date &amp; time options before confirming your booking.</div></div></div>

 
Attention: This course is delivered over 2 full days. If you're interested in the same course but delivered over 4 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend), please click here. Thank you.
This official BRCGS two-day course addresses one of the key requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8; the adoption and implementation of a hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) system. The course programme reflects the requirements of the standard with regard to the implementation of a HACCP system, and will introduce delegates to the BRCGS requirements, quality systems, HACCP and the background of HACCP, BRCGS and Codex. 
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
At the end of the course, you will: 
Be able to explain the benefits of HACCP and the BRCGS requirements in relation to HACCP
Be able to describe Codex Alimentarius principles of HACCP
Be able to describe the reasons HACCP may fail, and the most common BRCGS non-conformities related to HACCP
Be able to explain the importance of management commitment and prerequisite programmes
Be able to complete the preparatory stages for developing the HACCP plan
Be able to conduct a hazard analysis, determine critical control points, and develop a HACCP plan with monitoring, corrective action and verification activities.
Note: This course is proposed as either 2x full days, or 4x half-days. Please carefully review the date & time options before confirming your booking.

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: HACCP
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS HACCP (2 Days)

<div data-hook="bgLayers" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div data-mesh-id="comp-lmkln5ek1inlineContent-gridContainer" data-testid="mesh-container-content" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div data-testid="richTextElement" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Attention: This course is delivered over 2&nbsp;full days. If you&#39;re interested in the same course but delivered over 4 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend), please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ask-sonia.com/training?layout=grid&cadpath=ask-sonia-limited%2Fofficial-brcgs-harpc-4-half-days" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">here</a>. Thank you.This official BRCGS&nbsp;hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls (HARPC) course will cover the similarities and differences between requirements of the BRCGS Standard for Food Safety and the Food Safety Modernization Act&#39;s (FSMA) Preventive Controls rule. The HARPC plan for any food manufacturing site is the core of their entire food safety program. HARPC encompasses far more in the way of food safety assessment and control than a traditional hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) plan.BRCGS Standards&#39; HARPC course is not a substitute for the Food and Drug Administration&#39;s (FDA) Preventive Controls course.This course is part of the <a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.At the end of the course, you will:&nbsp;<ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand how the BRCGS Standard for Food Safety aligns with FSMA&rsquo;s Preventive Controls rule</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to explain the BRCGS Standards and HARPC requirements for development and management of a food safety plan</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Have learned how to adapt a BRCGS Standards food safety management system (FSMS) to meet Preventive Controls regulation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to review common non-conformities related to HACCP and HARPC found in BRCGS Standards audits</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to review risk analysis principles</li></ul><div id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Note: This course is proposed as either 2x full days, or 4x half-days. Please carefully review the date &amp; time options before confirming your booking.</div></div></div></div>

 
Attention: This course is delivered over 2 full days. If you're interested in the same course but delivered over 4 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend), please click here. Thank you.
This official BRCGS hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls (HARPC) course will cover the similarities and differences between requirements of the BRCGS Standard for Food Safety and the Food Safety Modernization Act's (FSMA) Preventive Controls rule. The HARPC plan for any food manufacturing site is the core of their entire food safety program. HARPC encompasses far more in the way of food safety assessment and control than a traditional hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) plan.
BRCGS Standards' HARPC course is not a substitute for the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Preventive Controls course.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
At the end of the course, you will: 
Understand how the BRCGS Standard for Food Safety aligns with FSMA’s Preventive Controls rule
Be able to explain the BRCGS Standards and HARPC requirements for development and management of a food safety plan
Have learned how to adapt a BRCGS Standards food safety management system (FSMS) to meet Preventive Controls regulation
Be able to review common non-conformities related to HACCP and HARPC found in BRCGS Standards audits
Be able to review risk analysis principles
Note: This course is proposed as either 2x full days, or 4x half-days. Please carefully review the date & time options before confirming your booking.

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: HARPC
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS HARPC (2 Days)

Attention: This course is delivered over 2&nbsp;full days. If you&#39;re interested in the same course but delivered over 4 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend), please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ask-sonia.com/training?layout=grid&cadpath=ask-sonia-limited%2Fofficial-brcgs-hara-4-half-days" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">here</a>. Thank you.By attending this official BRCGS&nbsp;two-day course delegates will gain the essential knowledge of the hazard analysis and risk assessment principles using exercises and activities to demonstrate the preparatory stages to the development of a HARA plan.&nbsp;To successfully complete the course, delegates will need to complete an exam to assess their understanding and application of the learning outcomes. &nbsp;By the end of this course, you will be able to:<ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Discuss the principles of Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explain the key stages in the development of a HARA plan</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Describe the role of Prerequisite programmes (PRPs)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Verify and validate the critical control points</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explain the benefits of a structured HARA plan</li></ul><div id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Note: This course is proposed as either 2x full days, or 4x half-days. Please carefully review the date &amp; time options before confirming your booking.</div>

Attention: This course is delivered over 2 full days. If you're interested in the same course but delivered over 4 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend), please click here. Thank you.
By attending this official BRCGS two-day course delegates will gain the essential knowledge of the hazard analysis and risk assessment principles using exercises and activities to demonstrate the preparatory stages to the development of a HARA plan. 
To successfully complete the course, delegates will need to complete an exam to assess their understanding and application of the learning outcomes. 
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Discuss the principles of Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)
Explain the key stages in the development of a HARA plan
Describe the role of Prerequisite programmes (PRPs)
Verify and validate the critical control points
Explain the benefits of a structured HARA plan
Note: This course is proposed as either 2x full days, or 4x half-days. Please carefully review the date & time options before confirming your booking.

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: HARA
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS HARA (2 Days)

This official BRCGS course enables participants with an in-depth understanding of the Standard in terms of the protocol, requirements and how to audit effectively. Participants will 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. Auditing fundamentals and techniques will be discussed including the auditor competency skills required of auditors auditing against Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognised certification programmes.Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how auditors with audit against the Standard. &nbsp;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&#39; duration.In preparation for the course, participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the <a href="https://www.brcgs.com/store/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">BRCGS Store</a>, in addition to the pre-course materials provided.&nbsp;At the end of the course you will be assessed with an exam. Successful completion of this course, including the exam, forms part of the training necessary to become a BRCGS auditor. The steps necessary to complete your training must be arranged with a BRCGS-approved certification body.This course is part of the<a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.At the end of the course participants will be able to:&nbsp;<ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explain the steps to managing an audit programme</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Describe auditing fundamentals and techniques</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard and explain how compliance can be demonstrated to maintain food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Describe steps to conduct a BRCGS audit including the preparation, planning, and reporting of the audit</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Utilise and explain resource tools available for compliance and beneficial support from BRCGS</li></ul>

This official BRCGS course enables participants with an in-depth understanding of the Standard in terms of the protocol, requirements and how to audit effectively. Participants will 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. Auditing fundamentals and techniques will be discussed including the auditor competency skills required of auditors auditing against Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognised certification programmes.
Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how auditors with 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.
In preparation for the course, participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store, in addition to the pre-course materials provided. 
At the end of the course you will be assessed with an exam. Successful completion of this course, including the exam, forms part of the training necessary to become a BRCGS auditor. The steps necessary to complete your training must be arranged with a BRCGS-approved certification body.
This course is part of theBRCGS Professional recognition programme.
At the end of the course participants will be able to: 
Explain the steps to managing an audit programme
Describe auditing fundamentals and techniques
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

Official BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor training course. 
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner & Virtual Trainer.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 - Lead Auditor (5 Days)

This official BRCGS two-day course will enable you to undertake internal audits and prepare companies for third party audits. It is delivered through a series of workshop-led discussions, presentations and an interactive case study. During the live case study, you will be given feedback and support to enable you to carry out an audit at your own workplace.You will be assessed throughout the course (50%) and you will also need to undertake a workplace audit and submit an audit report for assessment (50%). You will need to gain a 75% pass for this assessment.This course is part of the <a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.&nbsp;At the end of the course, you will:<ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the roles and responsibilities of auditors</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to plan and conduct an internal audit</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Know how to write concise, accurate and factual audit reports</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be able to undertake audit follow-up activities</li></ul>

This official BRCGS two-day course will enable you to undertake internal audits and prepare companies for third party audits. It is delivered through a series of workshop-led discussions, presentations and an interactive case study. During the live case study, you will be given feedback and support to enable you to carry out an audit at your own workplace.
You will be assessed throughout the course (50%) and you will also need to undertake a workplace audit and submit an audit report for assessment (50%). You will need to gain a 75% pass for this assessment.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme. 
At the end of the course, you will:
Understand the roles and responsibilities of auditors
Be able to plan and conduct an internal audit
Know how to write concise, accurate and factual audit reports
Be able to undertake audit follow-up activities

Internal Auditing

Official BRCGS Product Safety Management course: Internal Auditor
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Internal Auditor (2 Days)

This official BRCGS 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. &nbsp;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&#39; duration.In preparation for the course, participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store, in addition to the pre-course materials provided.At the end of the course, participants will be assessed with an exam. For candidates who are already qualified as a Lead Auditor on another scheme (eg IRCA, SQF, IFS, etc) successful completion of this course, including the exam, is recognised as part of the training necessary to become a BRCGS auditor. The steps necessary to complete your training must be arranged with a BRCGS-approved certification body.This course is part of the<a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); -webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.At the end of the course participants will be able to:&nbsp;<ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard and explain how compliance can be demonstrated to maintain food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Describe steps to conduct a BRCGS audit including the preparation, planning, and reporting of the audit</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Utilise and explain resource tools available for compliance and beneficial support from BRCGS</li></ul>

This official BRCGS 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.
In preparation for the course, participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store, in addition to the pre-course materials provided.
At the end of the course, participants will be assessed with an exam. For candidates who are already qualified as a Lead Auditor on another scheme (eg IRCA, SQF, IFS, etc) successful completion of this course, including the exam, is recognised as part of the training necessary to become a BRCGS auditor. The steps necessary to complete your training must be arranged with a BRCGS-approved certification body.
This course is part of theBRCGS Professional recognition programme.
At the end of the course participants will be able to: 
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

Official BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 course. 
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 - For Auditors (3 Days)

This official BRCGS course enables participants to develop a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Standard. It is designed to equip delegates with the knowledge of how to successfully implement the requirements of the Standard on site. Participants will discuss activities which develop a culture to maintain compliance and learn what to expect during the process of certification, including actions needed prior to, during and after the audit.Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how sites will implement the Standard.&nbsp;In preparation for the course, participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the <a href="https://www.brcgs.com/store/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="color: inherit; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: inherit;">BRCGS Store</a>, in addition to the pre-course materials provided. It is advised participants must have working knowledge of HACCP.At the end of the course, participants will be assessed with an exam.&nbsp;This course is part of the<a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.At the end of the course participants will be able to:&nbsp;<ul style="color: rgb(var(--color_25)); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(var(--color_25));"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explain what is required to comply with the requirements of the Standard</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Describe what to expect from your BRCGS audit&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Prepare for an audit to the Standard</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Apply resource tools available for compliance and support from BRCGS </li></ul>

This official BRCGS course enables participants to develop a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Standard. It is designed to equip delegates with the knowledge of how to successfully implement the requirements of the Standard on site. Participants will discuss activities which develop a culture to maintain compliance and learn what to expect during the process of certification, including actions needed prior to, during and after the audit.
Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how sites will implement the Standard. 
In preparation for the course, participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store, in addition to the pre-course materials provided. It is advised participants must have working knowledge of HACCP.
At the end of the course, participants will be assessed with an exam. 
This course is part of theBRCGS Professional recognition programme.
At the end of the course participants will be able to: 
Explain what is required to comply with the requirements of the Standard
Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard
Describe what to expect from your BRCGS audit
Prepare for an audit to the Standard
Apply resource tools available for compliance and support from BRCGS

BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 - For Sites (2 Days)

ATTENTION: All training dates scheduled from January 2025 are for Issue 7.
This official BRCGS course enables you to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Packaging Materials Standard Issue 7, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent, and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the audit.
Delegates should download and read a copy of the standard before attending this course, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store.
At the end of the course, you will:
Be able to describe the scope of companies and products covered by the standard
Know what is required to comply with the requirements of the standard
Be able to prepare for an audit to the standard
Understand the protocol for audits to the standard
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.


Official BRCGS Packaging Auditor Issue 6 course.
Delivered online (Zoom) by a live BRCGS Approved Training Partner.
Exam and Certificate fee included in the price.

BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 6 & Issue 7: Auditor Training (3 Days)

Attention: This course is delivered over 6 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend). If you&#39;re interested in the same course but delivered over 3 full days, please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ask-sonia.com/training/other-brcgs-courses/storage-and-distribution-auditor" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">here</a>. Thank you.This official BRCGS 3-day course enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Global Standard for Storage and Distribution Issue 4, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent, and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the audit. &nbsp;Delegates should download and read a copy of the standard before attending this course, which is available as a free download from the <a href="https://www.brcgs.com/store/global-standard-packaging-materials-issue-6/p-723/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">BRCGS Store</a>.<h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At the end of the course, you will:</h3><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Be able to describe the scope of companies and products covered by the standard</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Know what is required to comply with the requirements of the standard</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Be able to prepare for an audit to the standard</li><li style="color: rgb(77, 77, 79); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(77, 77, 79);">Understand the protocol for audits to the standard</li></ul>This course is part of the<a href="http://demo-brcgs.wearesigma.com/training/brcgs-professional/about-the-programme/" style="color: rgb(234, 118, 0); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(234, 118, 0);">&nbsp;BRCGS Professional recognition programme</a>.Note: This course is proposed as either 3x full days, or 6x half-days. Please carefully review the date &amp; time options before confirming your booking.

Attention: This course is delivered over 6 half-days (3pm to 6:30pm London time, consecutive half-days excluding weekend). If you're interested in the same course but delivered over 3 full days, please click here. Thank you.
This official BRCGS 3-day course enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Global Standard for Storage and Distribution Issue 4, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent, and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the audit. 
Delegates should download and read a copy of the standard before attending this course, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store.
At the end of the course, you will:
Be able to describe the scope of companies and products covered by the standard
Know what is required to comply with the requirements of the standard
Be able to prepare for an audit to the standard
Understand the protocol for audits to the standard
This course is part of theBRCGS Professional recognition programme.
Note: This course is proposed as either 3x full days, or 6x half-days. Please carefully review the date & time options before confirming your booking.

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BRCGS Storage & Distribution Sites Issue 4 (4 Half-Day Sessions)

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BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 6 to 7 Conversion for Sites (1 Day)

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BRCGS Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud (1 Day)

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BRCGS Storage & Distribution Auditor Issue 4 (3 Days)

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BRCGS Risk Assessment (1 Day)

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BRCGS Validation & Verification (1 Day)

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