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    BRCGS Internal Auditor Classroom Training

    BRCGS Internal Auditor Classroom Training

    Level Internal auditor Duration 2 days
    Available to book: Public classroom View Dates and book now
    Available to quote: In-house Request for in-company training quote

    Course Aim: Provide knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third party audits of BRCGS, food safety management systems (FSMS) against ISO 22000,  in accordance with ISO 19011 

    Course Description: Gain the confidence to effectively audit a FSMS in accordance with internationally recognized best practice techniques or demonstrate your commitment to food safety by transforming existing auditor skills to ISO 19011(Including ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable). 

    You’ll grasp the key principles and practices of effective product safety managment audits in line with ISO 19011 ‘Guidelines for auditing management systems’. 

    Over two days, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills required to undertake and lead a successful food safety management systems audit; using a step-by-step approach, you’ll be guided through the entire audit process from initiation to follow-up.

    Learn to describe the purpose of an ISO 19011 audit and satisfy third party certification as well as grasp the key principles and practices of effective food safety management system audits in accordance with BRCGS Food Issue 8.

    Acquire the skills to plan, conduct, report and follow up a FSMS/BRCGS audit that establishes conformity, enhances food safety compliance, and overall organizational performance.

    How will I benefit?

    This course will help you:

    • Interpret ISO 19011 requirements for audit application
    • Plan, conduct and follow-up auditing activities that add real value
    • Grasp the application of risk-based thinking to products and processes, leadership and process management
    • Access the latest auditor techniques and identify appropriate use
    • Build stakeholder confidence by managing processes in line with the latest requirements
    • A comprehensive internal audit system is fundamental to a company’s safety and quality control as it provides confirmation that systems and procedures are operating effectively and identifies areas that require improvement.

    Our high impact accelerated learning approach increases learning by improving knowledge retention and skill application. This course is activity-based, resulting in a deeper understanding of the material and a greater impact on job performance. 

    • You will gain the knowledge to:

      • Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up a FSMS audit in accordance with ISO 19011 (Including ISO/IEC 17021, where appropriate)

      You will gain the skills to:

      • Plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of a FSMS to establish conformity (or otherwise) with BRCGS  in accordance with ISO 19011 (Including ISO/IEC 17021, where appropriate)

      Apply the concept of product and process risk to audit findings 

    • Anyone with the need to audit an organization’s FSMS, BRCGS.

      Prerequisites: You should have a good knowledge  BRCGS or FSSC (GFSI) of and the key principles of a ISO 19011.

      We also recommend a prior knowledge of the following principles and concepts:

      • Implementing or operating a management system within a food sector context. This includes private schemes such as  HACCP, BRC, FSSC and/or other GFSI approved schemes which include management system components.
      • Relevant key food safety legislation (this may be specific to delegates’ food industry context and location).
      • Knowledge of ISO 19011.

      The principles of HACCP as defined by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

      • Detailed course notes and lunch provided.
      • Loan copy of the standard (to be returned after the course)
      • On completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate.
    • If you have any enquiries, let us know how can we help you.
      Call: +91 80815 80815
      Email us: info.in@bsigroup.com

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