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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. This course will help you to understand how to conduct an internal audit of an FSMS based on FSSC v7 and ISO 22000 so that you can report on the effectiveness of the management system following ISO 19011, ISO 22002-1 and ISO/IEC 17021 as applicable and contribute to the continual improvement of the FSMS.

The objective of this course is to provide learners with an overview of the purpose and requirements of ISO 14001:2015.

Food loss and waste refers to the significant amount of food that is lost or discarded at various stages of the food supply chain, from production and processing to distribution and consumption. This is a complex issue that has social, economic and environmental implications.In South Africa, it is estimated that about 10 million tonnes of food is wasted each year; in a country where many people go to bed many days without a proper mealThis course aims to familiarise you with the fundamentals of food loss and waste management.

This course is certificated by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA), CQI and IRCA Course Certification Number 2780 – PT265.The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of an Environmental Management System (EMS) based on ISO 14001:2026, report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011 and to contribute to the continual improvement of the management system.

This course aims to provide you with the competence and a framework to help in developing, implementing and maintaining an effective Integrated Management System while meeting the ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 requirements. This course provides insight into the steps needed for the implementation as well as fundamental practices and actions needed to address core subject areas of integrated management systems.

Food Safety Culture is shared values, beliefs and normsthat affect mindset and behavior towards food safety in,across and throughout an organization.Organisational leadership sets the tone and direction forits food safety culture. It is important thatcommunication within a company reflect food safety.Directionsetting helps establish a good food safetyculture because it requires a clear vision, shared andembedded throughout the organisation.Investmentalignment ensures that the organization isproperly resourced for food safety initiatives.

This highly interactive course providesan introduction to the most up todate information on food defenceguidelines and legal requirementsalongside the GFSI standardexpectations. It provides a guide tosupply chain mapping and authenticityassessment and highlights theimportance of ensuring the right fooddefence plans are in place.

This training is designed to give you the relevant skills and knowledge to carry out audits of Quality Management Systems (QMS) against the ISO 9001  requirements. The principles of ISO 9001 set out an explicit management system to audit, examine and continually improve systems for a QMS.IRCA AccreditationThis course is certificated by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) and the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA).  CQI and IRCA Course Number 17977 - PR 328.This course consists of 11 VILT sessions and the final examination.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.Prior Knowledge RequirementsManagement systemsThe 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 improvementQuality managementThe fundamental concepts and the seven quality management principles (see ISO 9000):Customer focusLeadershipEngagement of peopleProcess approachImprovementEvidence-based decision makingRelationship managementThe relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction.ISO 9001Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 9001 and the commonly used quality management terms and definitions, as given in ISO 9001, which may be gained by completing an IRCA certified QMS Foundation Training course or the equivalent.Trusted ISO 9001 lead auditor training from a leading course providerOur courses are delivered by tutors who are quality 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 objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of a LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (or equivalent) and report on the effective implementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011 and to contribute to the continual improvement of the MS. The course refers to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 as the management system standard that provides the context for internal audit. However, this course does not address ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in detail.

The purpose of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform an internal audit of part of a Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001:2026, report on the effectiveimplementation and maintenance of the management system in accordance with ISO 19011:2026 and to contribute to the continual improvement of the QMS.

The purpose of this course is to provide you with the competence and a framework to help in developing, implementing and maintaining an effective Environmental Management System while meeting the ISO 14001:2015 requirements.  This course aims to provide insight into the steps needed for the implementation of the ISO 14001:2015 as well as transition from ISO 14001:2004 to ISO 14001:2015. You are expected to have a basic knowledge of the ISO 14001 standards equivalent to attendance on the SGS ISO Awareness Training Courses.