Training Course

Internal Food Safety Auditor

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Course Duration: 2 Days

Course Overview

Based on the leading global food safety standard, this highly interactive two-day training programme is designed for those people who require a sound understanding of the techniques and principles of food safety auditing. It also covers the role of the food safety auditor in the development and improvement of an effective food safety management system.

This course is essential for those who will undertake internal food safety audits, or who will be required to plan, manage and implement internal audit programmes.

This is a CQI and IRCA Certified training course.

Course Objectives

    • Upon successful completion of the course delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal food safety audits. Delegates will also find the interactive nature of the course, it’s challenging content and extensive use of team-based exercises stimulating and surprisingly enjoyable. The knowledge and skills developed in the course can be applied to internal audits of any food safety management standard. Delegates can apply for certification as a CQI and IRCA Certified Internal Auditor if they have also completed an FSMS Foundation Course or can prove equivalent knowledge when applying.

Prerequisites

    • It is an IRCA recommendation that all delegates have the following prior knowledge: A basic knowledge of the concepts of food safety management including prerequisite programmes and HACCP principles Understand commonly used food safety terms and definitions An understanding of the requirements of ISO 22000 or GFSI schemes such as FSSC 22000, BRC, SQF or IFS. Understand the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle

Course Certification

Delegates can apply for certification as a CQI and IRCA Certified Internal Auditor if they have also completed an FSMS Foundation Course or can prove equivalent knowledge when applying.Delegates can apply for certification as a CQI and IRCA Certified Internal Auditor if they have also completed an FSMS Foundation Course or can prove equivalent knowledge when applying.

Delegates successfully completing the course, will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Certified training certificate. (2044)

Target Audience for this Course

    • This course is ideal for food industry personnel intending to become involved in the internal audit process for the maintenance and improvement of their food safety programmes including those: Involved in auditing the site HACCP program or external suppliers Intending to become involved in the internal audit process for the maintenance and improvement of their site’s food safety management system. Typical roles include Quality Assurance Managers, Supervisors and internal audit team members. The audit principles and techniques developed in this course can be applied to any food safety management standard.

Course Content

  • Key Topics

    Introduction to auditing food safety management systems This course is based on ISO 22000, BRC and other GFSI recognised standards Audit preparation including audit scheduling, audit planning and audit checklists Performing the audit including opening meetings,non-verbal communications, question techniques, resolving conflict and gathering objective evidence. Presentation of audit findings including the evaluation of audit findings, non-conformity classification, corrective action requests, developing an audit report, closing meeting and root cause analysis. Follow up activities Key to successful internal audits

Included with this course

    • Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
    • Comprehensive course materials and exercises

 

Public Scheduled Course Dates

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30 Sep - 01 Oct 2025
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£795

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    30 Sep - 01 Oct 2025
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    £795

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Fantastic. Easy to follow. Excellent venue and trainer

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Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable The whole course was great, really helpful.

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Well presented. Kept everyone engaged throughout.

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Really enjoyed the training and found it useful.

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Public Scheduled Courses

Prices per delegate. All prices exclude VAT.
30 Sep - 01 Oct 2025
Virtual
£795

Private Courses

Flexible dates, location and content. All prices exclude VAT.

 

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