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Virtual - Tutor Led (Food Safety)

FSSC 22000 v5.1 Lead Auditor Training Virtual - Tutor Led (Food Safety)

5 Days Level 3 – Advanced

Held in collaboration with iqms Learning, This practical workshop-based course is for those intending to acquire the competencies to audit an organisation's entire Food Safety Management System (FSMS) to meet the requirements of the FSSC 22000 scheme, either as a third or second-party auditor.

The Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000) includes a complete certification Scheme for the auditing and certification of a Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS).

We have no public courses scheduled for this course right now, get in touch to find out more about booking an in-house training course, call 0800 052 2424 or email us.

Course aims

The scheme was developed through extensive and open consultation with many global stakeholders and uses international and independent standards such as ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 22003, and technical specifications for sector-specific Pre-Requisite Programs (PRPs), such as ISO/TS 22002-1.

The FSSC Scheme cover sectors where a technical specification for sector PRPs has been developed and follows the food chain category description as defined in ISO/TS 22003.

This intensive, challenging and highly interactive training program is for those people who require an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills required to perform second and third-party audits of a FSMS against FSSC 22000 or ISO 22000. Many of the skills acquired on this course can be applied to auditing other Food Safety Management Systems.

This course will cover:

  • PDCA cycle and its use within an FSMS

  • The FSSC standard (ISO 22000, ISO 22002 pre-requisite standards and FSSC additional requirements

  • Terms and definition used in FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000

  • FSMS Documentation

  • ISO 19011/ ISO17021 and auditing

  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party audits

  • Benefits of third party accredited certification

  • The audit processes

  • Selecting an audit team

  • Stage 1, Stage 2, surveillance, unannounced and recertification audits

  • Auditor responsibilities and competencies

  • Planning and conducting an audit

  • Auditing Food Safety Management System requirements

  • Generating audit findings and nonconformities

  • Reporting and following up of an audit

What will I learn?

This practical workshop based course is designed to develop the knowledge and competencies needed to perform an audit of an FSMS. The course will also develop delegates’ wider understanding of food safety management systems design and implementation and understand how HACCP must be embedded into the Food Safety Management System of an organisation for it to be effective.

Successful completion of the course and the achievement of the 70% pass mark will satisfy the formal training requirements for those wishing to register as an Auditor, Lead Auditor or Principal Auditor with CQI and IRCA Certified training under the food safety auditor scheme.

Is this course right for me?

This FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor (FSMS) training course satisfies the training requirements for those who wish to register as a food safety management system lead auditor with the CQI and IRCA under the food safety auditor scheme.

Food safety professionals with a responsibility to design, implement and manage a Food Safety Management System that meets the requirements of FSSC 22000 or ISO 22000.

Food safety auditors who have been looking to enhance their auditing knowledge and skills or looking to achieve formal recognition for their skills and knowledge.

Auditors, from any Organisation in the food chain, who need to lead audits and audit teams, both in their own Organisation and in others, such as suppliers, where there is a requirement to audit Food Safety Management Systems against FSSC 22000 or ISO 22000.

Prior Knowledge

It is ESSENTIAL that those attending this course have the following prior knowledge:

  • Knowledge of the principles of food safety management including pre-requisite programs and HACCP

It is RECOMMENDED that those attending this course have the following prior knowledge:

  • The relationship between food safety management and the provision of safe food

  • Awareness of common examples of relevant national and local FSMS legislation (in the food sector and country relevant to the delegate)

  • Knowledge of the requirements of FSSC 22000, ISO/TS 22002 and the commonly used food safety management terms and definitions as given in FSSC 22000

  • The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle

What else do I need to know? (Public courses only)

  • Dress code - Smart casual

  • Food & refreshments - You will be provided with lunch and refreshments throughout the day for the entire course. Please do let us know if you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements.

  • Proof of attendance - You will be sent a certificate of attendance following your training.

  • What to bring - You don't need to bring anything with you. You will be loaned a copy of the relevant standard(s) for reference and will be provided with writing materials and a copy of the presentation.

Why choose NQA training?

  • Expert trainers – All of our trainers have a wealth of experience and expertise in their field and are eager to pass this onto you in an effective way that you can take away and utilise.

  • Quality assured – Our trainers are assessed by delegates both annually and after each course. 99% of attendees scored overall trainer delivery, skills and knowledge as good or very good.

  • Interactive learning – We see the importance of practical and hands on learning so we have built this into all of our courses to further deepen your knowledge and engagement.

  • Small class sizes – Our courses all have a maximum of 12 delegates to ensure you are getting the best learning experience possible.

  • A learning journey – We offer a step-by-step training journey to help you improve over time. From introduction courses all the way up to our lead auditor training. We are always developing new training to keep up with the changing world of ISO standards.

Are you wondering which type of NQA training course is most suitable for you? Our Journey Guide will point you in the right direction.

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