Food courses

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.

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.DisclaimerFor learners undertaking the CQI and IRCA Online Assessment, all aspects relating to examination, proctoring, disqualification decisions, appeals and the issuance of results to the Approved Training Partner (ATP) are the sole responsibility of CQI and IRCA. SGS does not have oversight of, or involvement in, these processes.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 course aims to provide learners who have an existing, basic knowledge of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS), with an understanding of the management systems approach and related requirements, and to provide a basis for learners who wish to implement an FSMS. The FSMS discussed in this course is based on the requirements of the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme. In May 2026, the scheme was updated from Version 6 to Version 7.Prior KnowledgeManagement System based on the process approach that incorporates the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and risk-based thinking.The core elements of a management system and the interrelationship between management responsibility and commitment, policy, planning, implementation, measurement, review and continual improvement.The framework of the Food Safety Management System:- HACCP Principles- ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System- Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs)Course CertificationOn completion of this course learners will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance”.

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

This training aims to introduce and familiarise you with the requirements of FSMA 204 Traceability Final Rule.PRIOR KNOWLEDGEIt will benefit if you have knowledge of FSMA and general food safety requirements.COURSE CERTIFICATEOn completion of this course you will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance”.

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

This course will provide participants 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 Standards.

This course is to provide participants with a thorough understanding of root cause analysis (RCA) to know the importance of RCA, and to be able to perform RCA competently. This is especially helpful when implementing some of the requirements in the BRCGS Standards.

By attending this two-day course participants will gain the essential knowledge of the hazard analysis and risk assessment principles using exercises and activities to demonstrate the preparatory stages to the development of a HARA plan. To successfully complete the course, participants will need to complete an exam to assess their understanding and application of the learning outcomes.