Introduction
Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how auditors 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.
Overview
This course gives participants an in-depth understanding of the standard regarding the protocol, requirements and how to audit effectively. Participants will gain competency to assess compliance with the Standard requirements, including fundamental clauses, statements of intent, how to undertake a BRCGS audit, and planning 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.
Who should attend?
Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor who do not hold a Lead Assessor qualification. Technical managers and personnel (including those from retailing and manufacturing), quality managers and personnel, operations managers, internal audit personnel, retailers, importers and exporters of food products, food service staff, and industry consultants.
What will you learn?
- 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
What's included?
This course is developed in modules and formatted for virtual or face-to-face learning. This blended approach reinforces understanding with individual and group activities including case study exercises and a post course assessment.
Assessment: 50 Question Exam. Pass Mark 75%.
What do you need to prepare?
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.
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Course length
5 days
Course delivery
Classroom and virtual instructor-led training