Compliance Course:

Lead Auditor

Lead Auditor

Course Overview

A 4-day course certificated by FDQ. This course is specifically designed for the food and packaging industry and will provide delegates working towards audits against BRCGD or the ISO series of standards with an understanding of the skills necessary to audit a complete management system internally and externally.

Who is This Course For?

This course is suitable for those in the food manufacturing, packaging and catering industries who have completed our 2-day FDQ Auditing Skills course or have a good working knowledge of auditing procedures and management systems.

Key Learning Areas

  • Background on ISO standards
  • BRCGS series of standards
  • Conducting audits
  • Planning and preparation
  • Audit Interview techniques
  • Auditing techniques
  • Managing meetings
  • Presentation of findings
  • Effective corrective actions
  • Report writing

The emphasis is on a practical approach and delegates will be involved in group exercises, internal group work and audit scenarios. The course is primarily tailored for candidates from the food industry, although delegates from other industries will still find the course content useful and informative.

The course also includes:

  • An updated introduction to standards
  • Audit preparation practical session
  • Managing meetings – practical tips
  • Interviewing techniques exercises and internal group work
  • Dealing with difficulties and awkward people
  • “Real” practical audit sessions in groups
  • Audit reporting practice
Price: £1770 + VAT (including 3 nights’ accommodation) £1470 + VAT (no accommodation)
Location(s):

Verner Wheelock Associates Ltd, Skipton, North Yorkshire or Remote via Zoom

Duration: 4 days
For more info or to book:
Lead Auditor Information:
Price: £1770 + VAT (including 3 nights’ accommodation) £1470 + VAT (no accommodation)
Location(s):

Verner Wheelock Associates Ltd, Skipton, North Yorkshire or Remote via Zoom

Duration: 4 days

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