Advance your expertise in food safety management with our FSSC 22000 v6 Lead Auditor course, certified by CQI and IRCA. This comprehensive program is designed for professionals aiming to conduct first, second, and third-party audits of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) against the FSSC 22000 v6 standard.
This course offers in-depth training on the principles and practices of auditing, providing you with the skills needed to lead audit teams and evaluate the conformance and effectiveness of FSMS within organizations. You will learn how to plan, execute, report, and follow up on audits in alignment with ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021 standards.
Key Features of the Course:
Certified Expertise: Obtain a globally recognized CQI and IRCA certification, significantly boosting your professional credibility in the food safety sector.
Expert-Led Training: Benefit from the knowledge of seasoned instructors with extensive experience in food safety management and auditing, who provide practical insights and real-world applications.
Hands-On Learning: Participate in interactive exercises, case studies, and role-playing scenarios that replicate real audit situations, ensuring that you can apply your skills directly in your workplace.
Comprehensive Coverage: Gain a thorough understanding of the FSSC 22000 v6 standard, audit methodologies, risk management, and the process approach to food safety.
Career Advancement: Ideal for those aspiring to become lead auditors, food safety managers, or consultants, this course opens doors to new professional opportunities and recognition in the industry.
Upon successful completion of the course and examination, you will receive the prestigious CQI and IRCA certification, recognized globally as a mark of excellence in food safety auditing. This qualification will enable you to conduct audits for certification bodies and support organizations in achieving compliance and continual improvement in food safety management.
Enroll in our FSSC 22000 v6 Lead Auditor course today and take the next step in your journey to becoming a leader in food safety management.

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General Admission

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>

Course Summary

This official BRCGS Food Safety issue 9 Lead Auditor 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 Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) scheme auditors.

Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based individual and group activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how auditors will audit against the Standard.

Successful completion of this course, including the exam, forms part of the training necessary to become a BRCGS auditor. The steps necessary to complete training must be arranged with a BRCGS approved certification body.

This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.

Key learning objectives

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.

Who should attend

Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor and who do not hold a Lead Assessor qualification*
Compliance/Technical Managers and personnel (including those from retailing and manufacturing)
Quality Managers and personnel
Operations Managers
Internal audit personnel
Site staff wishing to gain auditing skills and a deeper understanding of the Standard
Importers and exporters of food products
Foodservice staff
Retailers
Industry Consultants
Current BRCGS Auditors and Auditors of other schemes
Certification Body personnel (including scheme managers and those reviewing reports and /or corrective actions)


*Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor who already hold a Lead Assessor qualification (eg FSSC 22000, IFS Food, SQF, etc) may choose to attend the 3-day Food Safety Auditor course instead of the 5-day Food Safety Lead Auditor course

Pre-requisites

To have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector
To have completed a hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) course of at least two days’ duration. If you need HACCP or HARA training, we propose various suitable courses. Have a browse at the website or get in touch for advice :)
To have carefully reviewed the Food Safety standard (appendices & glossary included) before the course starts. You can download a free (locked PDF) copy of the standard here.

Programme Outline

Day 1 | Welcome and introduction | Scope and format of the Standard | Requirements of the Standard
Day 2 | Requirements of the Standard (continued)
Day 3 | Audit protocol | BRCGS compliance and support | Auditor requirements | Practical exercises
Day 4 | Auditing fundamentals | Practical exercises
Day 5 | Auditing fundamentals (continued) | Practical exercises | Revision | Course exam

Instructor credentials

This training course is delivered by experienced BRCGS ‘approved training partners’ (ATPs) and ‘approved virtual trainers’ (AVTs). This is our lovely team of trainers.

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