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This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of clients wishing to understand the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme and its requirements.The purpose of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to better understand the requirements of FSSC v7 for the effective implementation and management within an organisation.

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 course is certificated by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA); Course Certification Number, 2647 – PR 375.Learners who successfully complete this FSSC 22000 v6  Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course will satisfy part of the formal training requirements for initial certification as a CQI and IRCA Certificated FSMS Lead Auditor.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 v6, in accordance with ISO 19011:2018, ISO/TS 22003 and ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, as applicable.Prior Knowledge It will benefit learners if they have knowledge of the following principles and concepts:Knowledge of the following food safety management principles and concepts:Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle;the 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 v6 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.Course CertificationOn completion of this course:Learners who pass both the examination and continuous assessment will be issued with a “Certificate of Achievement” that satisfies the formal training for an individual seeking certification as a CQI and IRCA Auditor / Lead Auditor. The “Certificate of Achievement” is valid for a period of five years from the date of the examination for the purpose of certifying as an Auditor with the CQI and IRCA.Learners who do not pass the continuous assessment and have been in attendance for the full duration of the course will be issued with a “Certificate of Attendance”.Learners who fail the written examination and pass the continuous assessment will receive a “Certificate of Attendance” and will be allowed to re-sit the examination within 12 months of the end date of the first examination.

This highly participative training course provides an introduction and overview of Food Defence and explores guidelines, legal requirements and standards in use alongside GFSI expectations. The course explores authenticity plans to help map your supply chain and the importance of Food Defence plans.

The purpose of this course is to provide learners who work in the cold chain supply, distribution or retail 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 45001:2018COURSE CONTENT                                                                                               An overview of cold chain management systems and how they relate to the cold chain sector.Context of the organisation & stakeholders.Leadership and commitmentPlanningSupportOperationContinual improvementCold chain breaches protocol

The purpose of this course is to equip Learners with the knowledge of the purpose and requirements of SA8000:2014 as a preparation for further auditor training.This course may be valuable as preparation for Learners planning to complete other Social Systems-based training courses, such as the SS Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course or the Internal SS Auditor Training Course. This course should be useful as an introduction for anyone involved in the development, implementation and management of a social system.