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Food Safety Equipment Management is a strategic and systematic approach to identifying, preventing, and minimizing cross-contamination and other foodborne hazards. It provides a basis for the effective management of an organisation’s food safety responsibilities. The fundamental goal of an organisation is to ensure that food production and provision is safe and of a sufficiently high quality.This course aims to familiarise you with the fundamentals of food safety equipment management.

This course is designed to equip participants with an understanding of the requirements for ISO 22002-100:2025 and food chain series, with Guidance for use for ISO 22000.These standards are crucial in implementing practices which address the role the production environment plays in producing safe food products. Coupled with the principles of HACCP as defined by the Codex AlimentariusCommission, this makes for the bases of an effective and well-structured Food Safety Management System (FSMS).

The purpose of this course is to provide learnerswho have an existing, basic knowledge of ESG withthe advancement of skills and knowledge towardsthe tools and techniques required, to implement andreport on ESG material issues and their associatedcriteria.

ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor training course enables you to gain the necessary expertise to audit artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS) by applying widely recognized audit principles, procedures, and techniques.Artificial intelligence (AI) has become integral to the success of many organizations by enhancing efficiency through automation and improving decision-making by utilizing advanced data analytics. However, organizations should ensure the appropriate and ethical use of AI. ISO/IEC 42001 enables organizations to implement appropriate processes and controls to ensure the responsible use and management of AI system.As the number of organizations seeking ISO/IEC 42001 compliance increases, there is a simultaneous surge in demand for skilled auditors possessing the necessary knowledge to assess and verify compliance. Therefore, PECB has developed the ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor training course to empower participants with the knowledge and skills essential for planning and conducting ISO/IEC 42001 audits based on best audit practices.The ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor training course is beneficial for professionals seeking to stay ahead of the competition. This training course equips you with the expertise needed to navigate the intricate realm of AI-influenced organizational frameworks, ensuring you are well-prepared to contribute to the success of organizations in this transformative era.By enrolling on this course you agree to your personal information being passed to PECB.CertificationAfter successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the following credentials with PECB. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to your selected credential.PECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Provisional AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Lead AuditorPECB Certified ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead AuditorGeneral informationParticipants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.Learners may reach out to PECB to request the Attestation of Course Completion as proof of taking the course, this can be requested before taking the exam or after and is worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits..In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.PrerequisitesThe main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 42001 and AI principles and concepts.The fee for this course covers:Course Materials (for lifetime, please note that updated course materials are not included)First ExamOne resit exam (if required)PECB Certification FeeFirst Year PECB Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF)

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

Effective investigation, recording, and reporting ofnonconformities are an important part of an effectiveSHE programme. RCA is a problem solving process forconducting an investigation into an identified incident,problem, concern or nonconformityRCAis a completely separate process to incidentmanagement and immediate corrective action, althoughthey are often completed in close proximity.This course provides knowledgeand skill to manageincidents, with specific emphasis on the identification ofthe root causes and the RCAM (root cause analysismethod), take corrective action and implement controlmeasures to prevent the reoccurrence of incidents.

This course aims to provide executives, management, directors and all persons involved in the management and control and health, safety and environmental issues in the workplace with an overview, knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of management in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993 (OHSAct).Note that this course does not provide competence in the application of the requirements of the OHSAct, but only provide the learner with a fundamental understanding of the requirements and the responsibilities of management and other stakeholders in the workplace.

Internal auditing can be considered the most important tool in the auditing of any management system’s “tool box.” It is the primary continual monitoring process of a company's management system (MS); being it quality, environmental, health and safety etc.This course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform first and second party audits of a MS, in accordance with ISO 19011:2018 and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable.

All personnel must receive initial and ongoing training in the theory and practice of GDP. Everyone who works in a warehousing and distribution facility for pharmaceutical or biotechnology products, or one of their contractors, must understand why GDP is important, how it applies to them, and how to comply with it. This course provides an introduction in the basics of GDP.This course discusses what GDP is and why it is important, the main principles of GDP in the integrated supply-chain management of pharmaceutical products and securing medical product quality through the supply chain.

All manufacturing personnel must receive initial and ongoing training in the theory and practice of GMP. Everyone who works in a processing, quality control, packaging, or warehouse environment for a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company, or one of their contractors, must understand why GMP is important, how it applies to them, and how to comply with it. This course provides an introduction in the basics of GMP.This course discusses what GMP is and why it is important, the main principles of GMP and how different departments function together with protecting quality, safety and efficacy of the pharmaceutical products.

This training aims to familiarise learners with auditing management systems guidelines in accordance with ISO 19011:2026.Course ContentSession One: Management Systems AuditingSession Two: Principles of AuditingSession Three: Managing an Audit ProgrammeSession Four: Establishing the Audit ProgrammeSession Five:  Implementing the Audit ProgrammeSession Six: Selecting the Audit TeamSession Seven: Conducting the AuditSESSION EIGHT: Audit ConclusionsPrior KnowledgeNot applicable for this course.Course CertificationOn completion of this course learners will receive a “Certificate of Attendance”.