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: