Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9: Auditor Training
This course enables participants with an in-depth understanding of the Standard in
terms of the protocol, requirements and how to audit effectively. Participants will gain competency
to assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard, including fundamental clauses, statements
of intent, how to undertake a BRCGS audit, planning of the audit and reporting of the audit. Auditing
fundamentals and techniques will be discussed including the auditor competency skills required of
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) scheme auditors.
Compliance/Technical Managers and personnel, Quality Managers and personnel,
Operations Managers, Internal audit personnel, Certification body scheme managers, Importers and
exporters of food products, Foodservice staff, Site staff wishing to gain auditing skills and a deeper
understanding of the Standard. Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor (who already hold a
Lead Assessor qualification), Industry Consultants.
• Describe auditing fundamentals and techniques
• Assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard and explain how compliance can be demonstrated to maintain food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity
• Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard
• Describe steps to conduct a BRCGS audit including the preparation, planning, and reporting of the audit
• Utilise and explain resource tools available for compliance and beneficial support from BRCGS.
