Overview - This course provides an overview of Food Safety Management System lead auditor training. It is designed to meet the requirements of the CQI and IRCA Certified Lead Auditor Course (FSMS LA), with a focus on both local regulations and accepted industry standards. The topics covered include FSMS principles, system design, and implementation processes, continuous improvement mechanisms, audit theories/practices, preparing and performing audits as a third-party lead auditor according to international standard ISO 22000:2018, and other related certifications such as FSSC 22000. Instruction consists of lectures supplemented by applicable case studies, reading assignments covering pertinent literature in food safety management systems, group activities requiring the application of knowledge acquired during class sessions concerning specific business scenarios encountered in the professional industries, open discussion forums addressing real-world problems encountered in the marketplace today which can benefit from adoption or modification of available best practices learned throughout this course. Students who successfully complete this course will have attained understanding necessary to serve competently as global certified Lead Auditors within their respective professions.
Objective - This course will provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) as per ISO 22000 requirements. By the end of this CQI and IRCA Certified Lead Auditor Course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the purpose and structure of ISO 22000 standard
• Develop an understanding of the FSMS principles, processes, and procedures
• Learn how to plan and conduct an FSMS audit in accordance with ISO 19011
• Acquire the necessary skills to interpret audit results, assess compliance & draw conclusions
• Get certified as a Lead Auditor by CQI and IRCA.
How would taking this course will benefit in my Career
If you are looking to become a certified Lead Auditor for the Food Safety Management System (FSMS), this ISO 22000 Lead Auditor Online Course is perfect for you! This CQI and IRCA Certified LA Course provides a comprehensive overview of the FSMS standards, as well as practical experience and knowledge. Here are some of the key benefits of taking this course:
• Learn about FSMS principles, processes, and standards from experienced professionals
• Get access to comprehensive study materials, including videos and lectures
• Receive hands-on practice with real-world case studies
• Gain insight into the auditing process from industry experts
• Earn an CQI and IRCA Certified LA certificate upon completion
Who should attend?
Individuals interested in conducting first, second, and third party audits, moving towards CQI and IRCA Certified FSMS Auditor accreditation, and guiding their organizations towards ISO 22000 certification
Employees who are in charge of managing food safety within an organization include: health and safety managers, industrial hygienists and safety experts, food safety managers, internal audit coordinators, corporate or division FSMS auditors, corporate loss control/risk managers, certification body auditors, and individuals who want to pursue a career in food safety management.
ISO 22000:2018 FSMS Lead Auditor Training includes
Why is a food safety management system necessary? Why are standards for food safety management systems important?
• Describe the goal of management system auditing.
• Describe the objective of third-party certification and the business advantages of the Food Safety Management System's increased performance.
• Describe the tasks an auditor must complete to plan, carry out, report on, and follow up on an audit of a food safety management system in accordance with ISO 19011.
• Plan, carry out, report, and follow up on an audit of a food safety management system to determine if it is in compliance with ISO 22000 and ISO 19011 or not.
Course Structure
The course is highly participative and will enable delegates to build on existing skills. Emphasis is placed on practical application of assessment knowledge and skills. Realistic case studies allow delegates to apply skills and knowledge to all stages of the assessment process. This course has been designed with input and feedback internationally from a number of trainers, customers and training consultants.
Course Duration
40 Hours + 2 Hrs 15 mins Examination (Non English speaking Learner)
Course Duration & Structure:
5 Days Course, typically starts at 9:30 A.M. and ends by 6:30 P.M (IST). Presentations, Examples, Exercises requiring group work, Brainstorming, Readings, and Sharing of Practical Experiences are all included in the course. A 45-minute lunch break each day.