Training Course

BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor

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Course Duration: 5 Days

Course Overview

This course trains delegates in Third-Party Audit requirements against the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9. In addition, the course includes the relevant aspects of auditing within the food sector. Attending this course allows you to gain an in-depth and practical understanding of the BRCGS Standard and auditing methodology.

Course Objectives

    • This 5-day in-depth course will provide an understanding of the Standard in terms of the protocol, requirements and how to audit effectively. This course ensures that delegates attending are trained to the high standards required to become a BRCGS Lead Auditor.

Prerequisites

    • Delegates must have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector and also have completed a HACCP course (minimum 2 days duration). Delegates must have read and reviewed a copy of the Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9, a link to download this will be sent to them prior to the course commencing.

Course Certification

Delegates successfully completing the course and examination will be awarded a BRCGS Lead Auditor certificate issued by the BRCGS.

Target Audience for this Course

    • This course is aimed at Technical and Quality Managers who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of the audit process and skills required as well as Certification Body Auditors or new Auditors seeking registration.

Course Content

  • Key Topics

    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
    Delegates will gain an in-depth guide to the requirements of the Standard, and learn how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including effective planning, conducting and reporting of the audit. Auditin

Included with this course

    • Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
    • Comprehensive course materials and exercises

 

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08 Sep - 12 Sep 2025
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£1195
01 Dec - 05 Dec 2025
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    Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
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    Virtual
    £1195
    01 Dec - 05 Dec 2025
    Sunderland
    £1195

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    Private course
    Flexible date and location
    Please quote for prices
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Public Scheduled Courses

Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
08 Sep - 12 Sep 2025
Virtual
£1195
01 Dec - 05 Dec 2025
Sunderland
£1195

Private Courses

Flexible dates, location and content. All prices exclude VAT.

 

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