BRCGS Packaging Issue 6: Sites Training

Dates	Times	Location	Prices	Availability
	– 16 hours	Virtual Learning	Early Bird Pricing: 10% off Membership Pricing: 15% off Regular Pricing: $1199 CAD	Register

Dates

Times

– 16 hours

Location

Virtual Learning

Prices

Early Bird Pricing: 10% off
Membership Pricing: 15% off
Regular Pricing: $1199 CAD

Availability

Private Team Training

This course may be available for Private Team Training; for groups of six or more participants, this training option could be more cost-effective.

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Program Description

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This course has been designed to enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the requirements of Issue 6, including the objectives of fundamental clauses and statements of intent.

Delegates will learn how audits against the Standard operate including preparation, the audit, non-conformities, corrective actions and certificate issue.

What this course covers

Scope & format of the Standard
Requirements of the Standard

This course concludes with a BRCGS Certification & Compliance Course exam. 25 Questions, passing mark 60%

Who should Attend

Technical Managers and personnel
Quality Managers and personnel
Manufacturers

A good technical knowledge of the packaging industry is essential. Before attending the course, Delegates must download and read a copy of the Standard, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store.

Course Objective

At the end of the program, learners will be able to:

Understand the background and benefits of the Standard
Be able to outline the details of the audit and certification programme
Determine audit scope and plan the audit
Understand what it is to have an audit, non-conformities and corrective actions
Know how to report issues and use BRCGS resources

Partners

BRCGS is a market-leading global brand that helps build confidence in the supply chain. Our Global Standards for Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, Consumer Products, Agents and Brokers, Retail, Gluten Free, Plant-Based and Ethical Trading set the benchmark for good manufacturing practice,and help provide assurance to customers that your products are safe, legal and of high quality. https://www.brcgs.com/

Computer and Internet Connection:

You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is recommended.

Compatible Web Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE Edge and higher

Accommodations

NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact us at nsftraining.na@nsf.org.

Additional Recommended Courses

FSSC 22000 - Internal Auditor V6

Conducting internal audits with a food safety focus is required to determine whether your food safety system is implemented effectively. The analysis of results is critical to ensure that the food safety plan continues to be effective. Challenges to achieving continual improvement in food safety programs can occur due to improperly conducted and documented internal audits. Gain the knowledge and skills to internally audit your food safety system effectively to ensure food safety and compliance with FSSC 22000 requirements in this course.

An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.

Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.

You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.

This course meets the internal auditor training requirements of other food standards although it has a focus on FSSC 22000 version 6.

Who should Attend

Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.

Prerequisites

A good understanding of the FSSC 22000 requirements and food safety principles is essential.

Participants must have their own copy of the ISO 22000:2018 standard and ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 available for this training program. These can be purchased through the International Organization for Standardization (iso.org).

BRCGS Internal Auditor

This course will enable you 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.

This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.

What this course covers

Welcome, Communication & Housekeeping
Introduction to Auditing and Terminology
Audit Planning
Auditor attributes and interpersonal skills
Conducting the Audit
Audit Report and Follow up

Assessment: 50% Course Participation; 50% Course Assignment – Workplace audit; Pass mark 75%.

Participants will receive an official BRCGS certificate, issued by BRCGS, after attending this training program.

Who should Attend

Operational, quality and technical staff responsible for managing an internal auditing schedule and BRCGS Professionals.

BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9: Lead Auditor Training

This course enables participants with an in-depth understanding of the Standard in terms of the protocol, requirements and how to audit effectively. Participants will gain competency to assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard, including fundamental clauses, statements of intent, how to undertake a BRCGS audit, planning of the audit and reporting of the audit. Auditing fundamentals and techniques will be discussed including the auditor competency skills required of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) scheme auditors.

Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how auditors with audit against the Standard.

What this course covers

• Auditing fundamentals modules 1-6

• Scope and format of the Standard

• Requirements of the Standard ISSUE 9

• Requirements of the Standard

• Audit protocol

• BRCGS compliance and support

• Auditor requirements

At the end of the course you will be assessed with an exam. Successful completion of this course, including the exam, forms part of the training necessary to become a BRCGS auditor.

Who should Attend

Retailers
Consultants
Technical Managers and personnel
Quality Managers and personnel
Auditors
Importers and exporters of food products
Operations Managers
Current BRCGS Auditors
Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor

Prerequisites

Participants must have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector, and have completed a hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) course of at least two days' duration.

Participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store, in addition to the pre-course materials provided. https://www.brcgs.com/store/