BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor
Train as a Third-Party Lead Auditor against the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9. Live online via Zoom, delivered in collaboration with IQMS Learning.
| Venue: Online (Virtual Classroom / Self-Study Platform) |
| Language: English |
| Date/s of Next Intake: Date on Request |
| Duration: 40 hours (5 days live online via Zoom) |
| Hours of Total Learning: 40 hours |
| Entry Requirements: Working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector and a completed HACCP course (minimum 2 days). Delegates must have read and reviewed a copy of the Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9. |
| Mode of Attendance: Online |
| Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face or Online |
| Grading System: Standard pass/fail grading scale |
| Funding Options: Investing in Skills (IIS) is the funding route for this course. Malta registered employers can recover up to 70% of eligible training costs for their staff as a tax credit. Ask your employer, or contact us and we will guide you through the application. |
| Pass Mark: 50% |
About this Programme
Third-Party Audit training against the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9. Live online via Zoom.
This course trains delegates in Third-Party Audit requirements against the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9. The course includes relevant aspects of auditing within the food sector and provides an in-depth, practical understanding of the BRCGS Standard and auditing methodology.
Who Should Attend
- Quality managers and food safety professionals.
- Compliance officers, auditors and consultants in the food sector.
- Delegates with a working knowledge of quality management systems.
- Those who have completed a HACCP course (minimum 2 days duration).
Learning Outcomes
- Master the BRCGS Standard and auditing methodology.
- Understand the requirements of the Standard and how compliance can be demonstrated.
- Apply the BRCGS auditing protocol and effective auditing techniques.
- Demonstrate food safety auditor competencies as defined by GFSI.
- Correctly complete an audit report.
- Understand compliance monitoring of certification bodies and the BRCGS Global Standards scheme.
Programme Outline
Course Objectives + Standard Overview
This 5-day in-depth course provides an understanding of the Standard in terms of the protocol, requirements, and how to audit effectively. Delegates will be trained to the high standards required to become a BRCGS Lead Auditor.
Course Content
Understanding the requirements of the Standard and how compliance can be demonstrated. The BRCGS auditing protocol. Implementing effective auditing techniques. Demonstrating food safety auditor competencies as defined by GFSI. Correctly completing an audit report. The compliance monitoring of certification bodies. Being able to supply information on the BRCGS Global Standards Directory. The BRCGS Global Standards scheme.
Programme Details
Included · Course tutors are approved BRCGS training providers, qualified and experienced across manufacturing, catering and retail.
BRCGS is a registered trademark. Course delivered by NOUV in collaboration with IQMS Learning (training partner). Certificate issued by BRCGS. Reproduced with permission.
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Malta funding available: Through the Investing in Skills (IIS) Scheme, Malta registered employers can recover up to 70% of eligible training costs for their staff as a tax credit. Our team will assist you in accessing the scheme.
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Investing in Skills (IIS)
Malta registered employers can recover up to 70% of eligible training costs for their staff as a tax credit. Contact us for eligibility guidance.
Investing in Skills (IIS)
Businesses can access government support to upskill staff active in the Maltese labour market. Reach out if you are enrolling a team — we will help with applications.