Food Safety Training Courses - UK

The course is delivered through a mixture of workshop led discussions, practical activities and PowerPoint presentations. Post-course the submission of a work based cased study is required. The course covers the fundamentals and principles of internal auditing with a role-played desk top audit conducted. Delegates will be given feedback on how they performed during the case study and how they can improve on their auditing techniques.

Duration: 2 Day, 09.00 – 17.00 each day

Price: £795 +VAT

Who should attend: This course is designed for Quality and Technical Managers, personnel responsible for managing internal auditing schedules and personnel responsible for undertaking internal audits as required by BRCGS Standards.

Course objectives: This course explains the need for an Internal Audit System, the principles and terminology relating to Internal Audits describe the basic principles of Internal Auditing.

Course content: 

• Audit Processes
• Auditing Overview
• Auditing Concepts
• Audit Planning
• Auditor Attributes
• The Human Aspects of Auditing
• Conducting the Audit
• Reporting the Audit

Course benefits:  On successful completion, delegates will have improved understanding of auditing concepts and have improved auditing skills. Delegates will also be able to identify any current weaknesses in their Internal Audit Systems and upgrade these appropriately.

Style of delivery and course leaders: Our course tutors have substantial experience in the field of internal auditing and practical auditing. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical audit experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing and retail.

In-house: Courses can be designed and delivered at your specified site to closely match your specific requirements. Get in touch for a quote: Email ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620

Book here: https://www.intertek.com/training/uk/#courses/BA017/

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.

Duration: 5 Days. 09.00 – 17.00 each day

Price: £1,495 +VAT

Who should attend: 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.

Prior knowledge:  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 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.

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

Benefits:  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. Auditing techniques will be practiced and developed, to include the auditor competency skills required of GFSI scheme auditors.

Style of delivery and course leaders: Our course tutors are approved training providers, approved by the BRCGS. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical knowledge across a wide range of sectors in manufacturing, catering and retail.

In house delivery: Courses can be designed and delivered at your specified site to closely match your specific requirements. Get in touch for a quote: Email ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620

Book now: https://www.intertek.com/training/uk/#courses/BA003/

Vulnerability Assessment Critical Control Point (VACCP) and Threat assessment Critical Control Points (TACCP) are methods and tools used by the food industry to identify, manage and mitigate and vulnerabilities and threats identified. By completing this course participants will gain the appropriate skills required to develop and implement a TACCP and / or VACCP study that can be applied to assess threats from both ideologically and economically motivated individuals.

Duration: 1 Day, 09.00 – 17.00

Price: £495+VAT

Who should attend:  This course is designed for thosee who wish to understand and implement a Food Defence and Food Fraud management program into their existing Food Safety programs including:

Book here:  https://www.intertek.com/training/uk/#courses/BA012/

This qualification is aimed at those responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of HACCP systems in a food manufacturing environment. Holders of this qualification will have the appropriate knowledge and understanding to be an integral part of a HACCP team and to supervise the implementation of a HACCP based system in the work environment.

Duration: 2 Days, 09.00 – 17.00

Price: £795 +VAT

Who should attend: This qualification is aimed at those responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of HACCP systems in a food manufacturing environment.

Course objectives: The objective of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge necessary to be an integral part of a HACCP team in manufacturing and other related industries, for example those involved in distribution and storage. The qualification is primarily aimed at learners who are already working in food manufacturing with knowledge of food hazards and controls. However, it will also be of benefit to caterers and retailers.

Course benefits:  On successful completion, delegates will have a good awareness of HACCP legislation and principles and will:

• Understand the importance of HACCP based food safety management procedures
• Understand the preliminary processes for HACCP based procedures
• Understand how to develop and implement HACCP based food safety management procedures
• Understand how to verify HACCP based procedures

Course content:

• Determining Critical limits
• HACCP Monitoring
• Corrective actions
• Verification and validation
• HACCP Documentation
• HACCP Review
• Determining Critical control Points
• Introduction to HACCP
• Prerequisite programs
• Describing the product
• Intended use of products
• Process flow diagrams
• Hazard analysis

Prior knowledge: There are no prerequisites for this qualification, although it is recommended that learners already hold a Level 3 Award in Food Safety Manufacturing or equivalent, have knowledge of food safety hazards and their controls and have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy/English or equivalent.  Recommended reading: Codex Alimentarius. Codex Alimentarius Commision www.codexalimentarius.net

Certification:   Delegates successfully completing the Highfield Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF) course and examination will be awarded a Highfield Qualifications certificate.  Qualification Number: 603/2231/7. The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual. It is also suitable for delivery in Wales and is regulated by Qualifications Wales.

In house: Courses can be designed and delivered at your specified site to closely match your specific requirements. Get in touch for a quote: Email ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620

Book here: https://www.intertek.com/training/uk/#courses/BA090/

This qualification gives delegates the skills to lead in the development and implementation of a HACCP system, to critically evaluate HACCP plans and to understand the importance of having an effective HACCP system in place.

Duration: 2 Days, 09.00 – 17.00

Price: £1,495 +VAT

Who should attend: This qualification is aimed at those responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of HACCP systems in a food manufacturing environment.

Prior knowledge: There are no prerequisites for this qualification, although it is recommended that learners already hold a Level 3 Award in Food Safety Manufacturing or equivalent, have knowledge of food safety hazards and their controls and have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy/English or equivalent.  Recommended reading: Codex Alimentarius. Codex Alimentarius Commision www.codexalimentarius.net

Course objectives: The objective of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge necessary to be an integral part of a HACCP team in manufacturing and other related industries, for example those involved in distribution and storage. The qualification is primarily aimed at learners who are already working in food manufacturing with knowledge of food hazards and controls. However, it will also be of benefit to caterers and retailers.

Course content:

• Determining Critical limits
• HACCP Monitoring
• Corrective actions
• Verification and validation
• HACCP Documentation
• HACCP Review
• Determining Critical control Points
• Introduction to HACCP
• Prerequisite programs
• Describing the product
• Intended use of products
• Process flow diagrams
• Hazard analysis

Benefits:  On successful completion, delegates will have a good awareness of HACCP legislation and principles and will:

• Understand the importance of HACCP based food safety management procedures
• Understand the preliminary processes for HACCP based procedures
• Understand how to develop and implement HACCP based food safety management procedures
• Understand how to verify HACCP based procedures

Certification:  Delegates successfully completing the Highfield Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF) course and examination will be awarded a Highfield Qualifications certificate.  Qualification Number: 603/2231/7  The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual. It is also suitable for delivery in Wales and is regulated by Qualifications Wales.

Style of delivery and course leaders: Our course tutors have substantial experience in the understanding of HACCP and related legislation. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical knowledge across a wide range of sectors in manufacturing, catering and retail.

In house: Courses can be designed and delivered at your specified site to closely match your specific requirements. Get in touch for a quote: Email ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620

Book here:  https://www.intertek.com/training/uk/#courses/BA008/

This course provides a basic introduction to the FSSC 22000 scheme (V6.0) and provides information on the requirements for certification.

Duration: 1 Day, 09.00 – 17.00

Price: £495 +VAT

Who should attend:   This course is ideal for those who need to understand the changes to the FSSC scheme and also for those that need to develop an understanding of the FSSC scheme. There are no pre-requisite for this course.

Course outline:

• Introduction to Foundation FSSC and FSSC 22000
• Overview and principles of FSSC 22000
• FSSC v6.0 requirements
• Certification Process

Learning outcomes:  Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Recognize and interpret the requirements for FSSC 22000 v6.0
• Identify changes from previous version (v5.1)
• Have an awareness of the ISO 22000:2018 requirements.
• Understand the FSSC 22000 certification process

Benefits:

Attendees will gain an understanding of the structure of FSSC 22000 and its requirements for certification. This will assist in its successful implementation and in monitoring and verifying the effectiveness of the food safety program.

In house: Courses can be designed and delivered at your specified site to closely match your specific requirements. Get in touch for a quote: Email ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620

Book here: https://www.intertek.com/training/uk/#courses/BA084/

This course develops the necessary skills to assess and report on the conformance and implementation of processes based on the FSSC 22000 scheme (V6.0). Delegates will  learn how to initiate an audit, prepare and conduct audit activities, compile and distribute audit reports, and complete follow-up activities.

Duration: 2 Days, 09.00 – 17.00

Cost: £795.00

Who should attend:

Anyone involved in the auditing, maintaining, or supervising of an FSSC 22000 certification, including technical staff, quality teams and operations.

Course outline: 

• Overview of FSSC 22000 and the specific requirements
• ISO 19011:2018 – Guidelines of Auditing Management Systems
• Risk-based approach to the principles of auditing
• Hazard control and analysis
• Sector specific Pre-Requisites Programmes
• Requirements of a Food Safety Management System
• The internal audit process
• Checklists for ISO 22000, PRP standard and additional FSSC 22000 requirements
• Grading and closing nonconformities in line with FSSC 22000 requirements
• Overview of FSSC-22000 Quality

Benefits:

On completion of this course you’ll be able to explain the guidelines of management systems auditing according to ISO 19011 & determine the application of ISO 19011 guidelines to auditing FSSC 22000.

In house courses: Courses can be designed and delivered at your specified site to closely match your specific requirements. Get in touch for a quote: Email ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620

Book here: https://www.intertek.com/training/uk/#courses/BA085/

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.

Duration: 5 Days, 08:30 – 17:30 (Days 1 to 4) 08:30 – 15:30 (Day 5)

Price: £1,495.00 +VAT

Who should attend:

• This IRCA Certified 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 knowledge of the principles of food safety management including pre-requisite programmes 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

Course content:

• 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

Benefits:

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.

Syle of delivery and course leaders: Our course leaders are professional practitioners in the food sector, as well as being qualified, registered, and experienced auditors. They have extensive knowledge across a wide variety of food
industry organisations such as primary food processing, food manufacturing, retailing, and catering. They have cut their teeth within high profile organisations, and fully understand the range of technical, legislative and people challenges that face those with a responsibility for delivering robust food safety management systems and customer confidence.

In house: Courses can be designed and delivered at your specified site to closely match your specific requirements. Get in touch for a quote: Email ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620

Certification: Delegates successfully completing the course, including the examination will be awarded a CQI and IRCA training accredited certificate. (2461)

Book here:  https://www.intertek.com/training/uk/#courses/BA086/

This one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of root cause analysis (RCA) to know its importance and be able to perform it competently. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Global Standards.  

Duration: 1 Day, 09.00 – 17.00

Price: £495 +VAT

Who should attend:

• Quality and safety management staff at manufacturing, storage and distribution and retail sites
• Auditors
• Consultants

Course objectives:

Delegates will be able to:

• Define root cause analysis
• Understand the difference between symptoms and root cause analysis
• Understand the role and importance of RCA in compliance with the BRCGS Global Standards
• Explore some common methods of undertaking root cause analysis
• Be able to perform a RCA and document it effectively

Course benefits:

This course is of particular benefit to anyone considering introducing FMEA as an improvement technique. Following the course delegates will have a greater appreciation regarding the implications and practical aspects of its use. It is of particular benefit to quality practitioners from the automotive sector, where effective use of FMEA is quite often a contractual or customer requirement

Certificate: Delegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a BRCGS Certificate issued by the BRCGS.

Style of delivery and course leaders: Our course tutors are approved training providers, approved by the BRCGS. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical knowledge across a wide range of sectors in manufacturing, catering and retail.

In house: Courses can be designed and delivered at your specified site to closely match your specific requirements. Get in touch for a quote: Email ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620

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This one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of risk assessment and enable them to use different risk assessment models. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems onsite, and when implementing the requirements of the BRCGS Global Standards.

Duration: 1 Day, 09.00 – 17.00

Price: £495 +VAT

Who should attend:

• Quality and safety management staff at manufacturing, storage and distribution and retail sites
• Auditors
• Consultants

Course objectives:

• Understand risk assessment terminology
• Be able to choose and use different risk assessment models for processes onsite
• Understand what BRCGS Global Standards expects from a thorough risk assessment

Benefits:  This course forms part of the BRCGS Global Standards Professional suite, a learning programme which will give you international recognition for the key skills and knowledge essential for product safety management.

Style of delivery and course leaders: Our course tutors are approved training providers, approved by the BRCGS. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical knowledge across a wide range of sectors in manufacturing, catering and retail.

More information: https://www.intertek.com/training/UK#courses/BA083/

This one-day course will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of validation and verification so they know the level of detail required for each process and are able to use validation and verification in practice. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Global Standards.

Duration: 1 Day, 09.00 – 17.00

Price: £495 +VAT

Who should attend:   

• Quality and safety management staff at manufacturing, storage and distribution and retail sites
• Auditors
• Consultants

Course content:

Delegates will be able to:

• Define and understand the terms validation and verification
• Understand the level of detail required for each process
• Use validation and verification in practice
• Appreciate how validation and verification relate to conformance to the BRCGS Global Standards

Benefits:  This course forms part of the BRCGS Global Standards Professional suite, a learning programme which will give you international recognition for the key skills and knowledge essential for product safety management.

Style & delivery of course leaders: Our course tutors are approved training providers, approved by the BRCGS. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical knowledge across a wide range of sectors in manufacturing, catering and retail.

In house: Courses can be designed and delivered at your specified site to closely match your specific requirements. Get in touch for a quote: Email ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620

Certification: Delegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a BRCGS Certificate issued by the BRCGS.

Book here: https://www.intertek.com/training/uk#courses/BA082/

The new course covers changes introduced to Food Labelling requirements by the 2011 European Directive on the provision of food information. It explains the transitional arrangements on the new rules. These new requirements will have a major impact upon the information provided on food labels for consumers. The course is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge of the changes to help food manufacturers prepare for and comply with the law.

Duration: 1 Day, 09.00 – 17.00

Price: £495 +VAT

Who should attend: The course is intended for Quality/Technical Managers and personnel as well as Label Designers and Food Marketing staff.

Objectives: This course explains New Food Labelling Legislation in force from December 2014.

Course content: 

• Introduction to Food Labelling
• Current Legislation
• Food labelling Regulations
• Key changes
• Labels – current & New rules
• Origin labelling
• Responsibilities – Food Business OperatorsUnderstand how communication can reduce the risk of adverse reactions.

Benefits: On successful completion, delegates will have improved understanding the new Food Labelling Legislation. Delegates will also be able to identify any current weaknesses in their labelling systems and update these in line with the new laws.

Delivery and course leaders: Our course tutors have substantial experience in the field of Food Law. They are qualified and experienced with extensive Food Law experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing and retail.

In house: Courses can be designed to closely match your specific requirements. Get in touch for a quote: Email ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620

The HABC Level 2 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF) is aimed at those working in a food manufacturing environmen  and those who are preparing to work in the industry.

This qualification covers the principles of HACCP including the procedures required to develop HACCP and how the principles are applied in a food production environment.

Duration: 1 Day, 09:30 – 17:00

Price: Available in-house only. Please get in touch for more information. Email: ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620

Who should attend: The Level 2 Certificate in HACCP is appropriate for all those employed in food and food related businesses that need to have an understanding of HACCP principles.

Prior knowledge: There are no prerequisites for this qualification, although it is recommended that learners already hold a Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Manufacturing or equivalent and have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy/English or equivalent.

Course objectives: The objective of the qualification is to support those who are, or will be part of a HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points) team within a manufacturing environment.

Course content: 

• Introduction to HACCP
• Prerequisite programs
• Intended use of products
• Process flow diagrams
• Hazard analysis
• Determining Critical control Points
• Determining Critical limits
• HACCP Monitoring
• Corrective actions
• Verification and validation
• HACCP Documentation
• HACCP Review

Benefits: On successful completion, delegates will have a good awareness of HACCP principles. Delegates will be able to identify the procedures required to develop HACCP and understand how the principles are applied in a food production environment.

Style of delivery and course leaders: Our course tutors have substantial experience in the understanding of HACCP and related legislation. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical across a wide range of sectors in manufacturing, catering and retail. 

 For further details please get in touch: ukenquiries@intertek.com

This course is to assist non microbiologists to gain an understanding of food safety focus. This course will give you the necessary skills to interpret your lab reports and make informed decisions based on these results.

Duration: 2 Day, 09.00 – 17.00 each day

Price: £795 +VAT

Who should attend:  Those who need a basic introduction to microbiology to enable them to gain a better understanding of food borne pathogens and their impact on food safety.

Course objectives: This course explains the basic principles of Food Microbiology and their implementation The aim is to develop an understanding of microbes in foods and the implications of their presence in food environments.

Course Content:

• Micro-organisms – what are they?
• Classification of micro-organisms
• Microbial habitats
• Food borne pathogens
• Microbial risks to foods
• Identification methods
• Methods of counting
• Sampling plans and sampling methods
• Interpretation of results
• Microbial validation and verification activities

Benefits: On successful completion, delegates will achieve a good understanding of the basics of microbiology, with a focus on key aspects of food specific microbiology.

Style of delivery and course leaders: Our course tutors have substantial experience in the understanding of food microbiology and related guidelines. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical knowledge across a wide range of sectors in manufacturing, catering and retail. Public courses are delivered in a virtual classroom. 

In house delivery: Courses can be designed and delivered at your specified site to closely match your specific requirements. Get in touch for a quote: Email ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620

This 1 day course is designed for agents and/or brokers, and those trading with them, to understand the scope and requirements of the standard, the audit protocol and certification process. The course is led by an experienced tutor, who will guide you through practical exercises to consolidate your learning.

Duration: 1 Day, 09.00 – 17.00

Price: £495 +VAT

Who should attend?

• Retailers
• Technical Managers and personnel
• Quality Managers and personnel
• Importers and exporters of food products
• Foodservice staff

Course objectives:

• Understand the scope of the products and the companies to be audited and definitions used in the context of this standard. 
• Give a practical overview of the standard and enable Agents and Brokers companies to be audited and certificated where they buy and sell products or provide services to other parties but are unable to gain certification to the production or Storage and Distribution Standards because there is no product present to be audited. 
• Update existing food auditors to the requirements of the standard and allow them to become qualified to audit the Agents and Brokers standard. 
• Ensure all new and existing auditors and implementers have a consistent understanding of the Global Standard for Agents and Brokers (Food & Food Packaging). 
• Allow other interested parties to have an insight into the Standard and audit process including consultants, technical and operational managers, and customers of certificated sites.

Course content:

• Know the scope of the standard requirements, understand which companies may be certificated to the standard, and what products are applicable
• Understand the format and structure of the requirements of the standard
• Be able to identify what is needed to comply with each requirement
• Know how to prepare for an audit to the standard
• Be aware of the scope and duration of an audit
• Understand the procedure for closing out corrective actions on non-conformities
• Be familiar with how an audit will be reported and how companies will be certificated

Benefits:

Attendance will enable delegates to:

• Know and understand the scope of the standard
• Know the requirements and the actions required to fulfil them
• Understand the audit protocol and how to become certified
• Understand the procedures for closing out non conformances
• Demonstrate the competitive benefits of quality standards to their own and other organisations

Style of delivery and course leaders:

Our course tutors are approved training providers, approved by the BRCGS. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical knowledge across a wide range of sectors including brokerage, manufacturing, catering and retail transport storage and distribution.

Prior knowledge: Before the course, delegates must have read and reviewed a copy of the standard, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store.

In-house courses:  This courses is delivered in-house only. Please get in touch for a quote and to discuss your requirements:

Email: ukenquiries@intertek.com   

Tel: 0116 296 1620

This course has been designed to enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the requirements of Issue 7, including the objectives of fundamental clauses and statements of intent. Delegates will learn how audits against the Standard operate including preparation, the audit, non-conformities, corrective actions, root cause analysis and certificate issue.

Duration: 2 Days, 09.00 – 17.00 each day

Price: POA

Who should attend?

• Retailers
• Consultants
• Technical Managers and personnel
• Quality Managers and personnel
• Importers and exporters of food products
• Foodservice staff
• Operations Managers
• Internal audit personnel
• HACCP team members
• BRCGS Professionals

Course objectives: Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how sites will implement the Standard and how auditors will audit against the Standard.

Style of delivery and course leaders: Our course tutors have substantial experience in the field of BRCGS Packaging Standards. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical audit experience across a wide range of packaging sectors.

Priof knowledge: In preparation for the course, participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store, in addition to the precourse materials provided.

Certificate: Delegates successfully completing an optional on-line multi-choice exam (taken at the end of the course) will be awarded a BRCGS Certificate issued by the BRCGS. If the course exam is to be taken, an internet enabled laptop or devise is required. If the exam is not taken, then an attendance certificate will be awarded by the BRCGS.

In-house: This course is delivered on-site only. Please get in touch for a quote and to discuss your requirements: Email ukenquiries@intertek.com Tel: 0116 296 1620