Course No.: CQI‑IRCA 2339
S3iWorld, in association with IQMS Learning UK, offers the CQI‑IRCA certified Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Lead Auditor course. Aimed at all organizations in the food and feed industries, regardless of size or sector, ISO 22000:2018 translates food safety management into a continuously improving process. It takes a precautionary approach to food safety by helping to identify, prevent, and reduce foodborne hazards in the food and feed chains.
The 2018 version brings clarity of understanding and offers a dynamic control of food safety hazards, combining the following generally recognized key elements: interactive communication, systems management, Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs), and the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).
This intensive, challenging, and highly interactive CQI and IRCA Certified Training program is for those who require an in‑depth understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to perform first, second, and third‑party audits of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) against ISO 22000. Many of the skills acquired on this course can be applied to auditing other food safety management systems.
Duration
5 Days – 09:00 to 18:00
Who Should Attend?
- This course satisfies the training requirements for those who wish to register as a food safety system lead auditor with the CQI and IRCA Certified Training under the food safety auditor scheme.
- Food safety professionals with responsibility to design, implement, and manage a Food Safety Management System that meets the requirements of ISO 22000.
- Food safety auditors who have been looking to enhance their auditing knowledge and skills or achieve formal recognition for the skills they possess.
- Auditors from any organization in the food chain who need to lead audits and audit teams, both in their own organization and in others (e.g., suppliers), where there is a requirement to audit Food Safety Management Systems against ISO 22000.
Prior Knowledge Required
Attendees are expected to have prior knowledge of:
- The principles of food safety management, including prerequisite programs and HACCP
- The Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act (PDCA) cycle
- The relationship between food safety management and the provision of safe food
- Awareness of common examples of relevant national and local FSMS legislation (in the food sector and country relevant to the delegate)
- Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 22000 and commonly used food safety management terms and definitions
Course Content
- PDCA cycle and its use within an FSMS
- Terms and definitions used in ISO 22000 prerequisite standards
- Maintaining and retaining documented information
- The relationship between ISO 22000 and the ISO 22002 series of prerequisite standards
- First, second, and third‑party audits
- Benefits of third‑party accredited certification
- The audit processes
- Auditor responsibilities
- Planning and conducting an audit
- Auditing Food Safety Management System requirements
- Generating audit findings
- Reporting and following up the audit
- Discuss the content and relationship of FSSC with ISO 22000
- Discuss the broadened prerequisites of ISO 22000 and additional requirements to meet GFSI‑recognized certification
Benefits
This course is designed not only to help people perform food safety audits but also to develop delegates’ wider understanding of food safety management systems design and implementation. It will help delegates understand how HACCP can be embedded into the Food Safety Management System of an organization. Successful completion of the course and achieving the 70% pass mark will satisfy the formal training requirements for those wishing to register as an Auditor, Lead Auditor, or Principal Auditor with CQI and IRCA Certified Training under the food safety auditor scheme.
In‑House Courses
We offer in‑house courses that can be tailored to your organization’s specific requirements, providing better value for money.
Style of Delivery and Course Leaders
Our course leaders are professional practitioners in the food sector, as well as being qualified, registered, and experienced auditors. They have extensive knowledge across a wide variety of food industry organizations including primary food processing, food manufacturing, retailing, and catering. They fully understand the range of technical, legislative, and people challenges that face those responsible for delivering robust food safety management systems and customer confidence.
Examination & Certification
Delegates successfully completing the course, including the examination, will be awarded a CQI and IRCA Training accredited certificate (2339).
Ready to Enroll?
Contact S3iWorld today to secure your place on the next ISO 22000 Lead Auditor course or to discuss in‑house training options.