Food courses

This course will provide participants with a practical understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures, including developing and implementing a HACCP System to meet customer and regulatory requirements.Course Content:Food safety managementFood Law in AustraliaGood hygiene practices and pre-requisite programsFood safety hazards and their controlIntroduction to HACCPPreliminary steps for HACCPPrinciples of HACCPAssessment:A Theory Assessment with multiple choice and short answer questionsA practical assessment which includes:Demonstration of participating in a food safety team and implementing a food safety program and procedures on two (2) occasions, including:Case StudiesGHPS and Prerequisite ProgrammesIdentifying food hazardsPreparing for HACCPIdentifying and acting on non-compliancesApplying the HACCP PrinciplesA Third-Party Observation Report; where you are observed completing:Implementing a food safety programParticipating in maintaining and improving food safetyComplying with personal hygiene standardsPlease note: This report must be completed by a supervisor who can observe you on at least 2 occasions in a food industry workplace.Please note: Participants will need to successfully complete and submit the Third-Party Observation to SGS Academy to be verified within 3 months of completing the course.If you are looking to complete the Principles and Applications of HACCP Training Course which does not incorporate Nationally Recognised Training Units of Competency, please click on the following for further information - Principles and Applications of HACCP Training Course

This course is to enable participants to undertake internal audits and prepare companies for third party audits.It’s delivered via a series of workshop-led discussions, presentations and an interactive case study. During the live case study, you will be given feedback and support to enable you to carry out an audit at your own workplace.

Prerequisites:  Prior knowledge of GMP’s and HACCP, or experience with Food Safety Management Systems, is recommended.FSPCA requires each participant to have your webcam on during the duration of the training.This course developed by the FSPCA is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual.”The Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (referred to as the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation) are intended to ensure safe manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States.

This course is designed to provide manufacturers with an in-depth and practical understanding of Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud tools and techniques, and how they can be applied in a practical manner relevant to the participants industry sector.It will enable participants to use techniques to better identify and mitigate risks associated to raw materials in the supply chain. This is particularly useful when implementing product safety management systems and the requirements of the BRCGS Standards onsite.

This course is to provide participants 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 Standards.

This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of clients wishing to understand the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme and its requirements. In May 2026, the scheme was substantially updated from version 6 (v6) to version 7 (v7).This course aims to assist organisations and individuals to understand the new and updated requirements under FSSC 22000 v7 and ISO 22003:2022, identifying and reviewing the specific requirements for Food Fraud Mitigation Food Defense and Food Safety Culture.

This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of clients wishing to understand the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme and its requirements. In May 2026, the scheme was substantially updated from version 6 (v6) to version 7 (v7).This course aims to assist organisations and individuals to understand the new and updated requirements under FSSC 22000 v7 and ISO 22003:2022, identifying and reviewing the specific requirements for Food Fraud Mitigation Food Defense and Food Safety Culture.Course ContentIntroduction to FSSC 22000 V7Food Safety Management System (FSMS)Food Defense, Food Fraud Mitigation and Food Safety CultureSummary of changes in FSSC 22000, from V6 to V7

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of FSMS against FSSC 22000 v7, in accordance with ISO 19011, ISO/TS 22003 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable.Learners who complete this CQI and IRCA Certified FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Training course successfully (within the five years before making an application to become a certificated auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA FSMS auditor (Part 1) or IRCA FSMS certified auditor (Part 2) of the scheme. For the full requirements, please refer to quality.org/IRCA-grades. Recommended Prior KnowledgeKnowledge of the following food safety management principles and concepts:The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycleThe core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.Food safety management:Knowledge of the principles of food safety management including pre-requisite programmes as specified in ISO 22000:2018 / TS 22002 (all parts) and HACCP;The relationship between food safety management and the provision of food safe products to prevent or minimise adverse effects on human health and the proactive improvement of food safety performance;Awareness of common examples of relevant national and local FSMS legislation and requirements.Knowledge of the requirements of FSSC 22000 v7 or acceptable equivalent, and the commonly used food safety management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 22000:2018, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA certified ISO 22000:2018 (FSMS) training course or equivalent.Enrolment informationBy enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to CQI and IRCA.Trusted FSSC 22000 training from a leading course providerOur courses are delivered by tutors who are environmental management system experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.Contact your local SGS office for full details of the courses available in your region

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first, second and third-party audits of FSMS against FSSC 22000 v7, in accordance with ISO 19011, ISO/TS 22003 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable.Learners who complete this CQI and IRCA Certified FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Training course successfully (within the five years before making an application to become a certificated auditor) will satisfy the training requirements for initial certification as an IRCA FSMS auditor (Part 1) or IRCA FSMS certified auditor (Part 2) of the scheme. For the full requirements, please refer to quality.org/IRCA-grades.Recommended Prior KnowledgeKnowledge of the following food safety management principles and concepts:The Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycleThe core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between top management responsibility, policy, objectives, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.Food safety management:Knowledge of the principles of food safety management including pre-requisite programmes as specified in ISO 22000:2018 / TS 22002 (all parts) and HACCP;The relationship between food safety management and the provision of food safe products to prevent or minimise adverse effects on human health and the proactive improvement of food safety performance;Awareness of common examples of relevant national and local FSMS legislation and requirements.Knowledge of the requirements of FSSC 22000 v7 or acceptable equivalent, and the commonly used food safety management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 22000:2018, which may be gained by completing a CQI and IRCA certified ISO 22000:2018 (FSMS) training course or equivalent.Enrolment informationBy enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to CQI and IRCA.Trusted FSSC 22000  training from a leading course providerOur courses are delivered by tutors who are environmental management system experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.Contact your local SGS office for full details of the courses available in your region

This training course is tailored for professionals in Australia’s cold chain sector with the advancement of skills and knowledge required to implement maintain and continually improve a Cold Chain Management System (CCMS) based on the requirements of ISO 45001:2018.Course ContentSession 1 - CCMS Overview and Context of the OrganisationSession 2 - Leadership and CommitmentSession 3 - PlanningSession 4 - SupportSession 5 - Operation and EvaluationSession 6 - Improvement

The purpose of this course is to equip you with the knowledge and understanding of Food Safety Culture and its shared values, beliefs and norms that affect mindset and behaviour towards food safety in, across and throughout an organisation.Course ContentIntroduction to the concept of a Food Safety CultureDeveloping a Food Safety CultureImplementing and monitoring a Food Safety Culture ProgrammeAuditing a Food Safety CultureFood Safety Culture reporting