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    FSSC 22000 Version 7 Lead Auditor Classroom Training

    FSSC 22000 Version 7 Lead Auditor Food Safety Management Systems Classroom Training

    FSSC 22000 Version 7 Lead Auditor Classroom Training

    Level Lead auditor Duration 5 days
    Available to book: Public classroom View dates and book now

    Over five days, you will develop the knowledge and practical auditing skills required to plan, conduct, report and follow up FSSC 22000 Version 7 food safety management system audits. Through practical activities and simulated audit situations, you will apply a risk-based approach across the audit process, from planning and initiation through evidence gathering, evaluation of conformity, reporting of findings and audit follow-up. 

    Designed for professionals with prior knowledge of food safety management principles and FSSC 22000 requirements, this Lead Auditor course develops the competence needed to perform first-, second- and third-party FSMS audits. The course covers the principles and practices of auditing in accordance with FSSC 22000 Version 7, ISO 22003-1, ISO 17021-1 and the guidelines of ISO 19011. 
    You will develop the ability to evaluate the conformity and effectiveness of an organization’s FSMS against the applicable FSSC 22000 additional requirements audit criteria, including ISO 22000:2018, ISO 22002-100, applicable ISO 22002-x prerequisite programme requirements.

    The course develops practical Lead Auditor skills in audit planning, management of audit meetings and audit teams, interviewing and communication, collection and verification of objective evidence, audit sampling, evaluation and grading of nonconformities, audit reporting, and review of corrections and corrective actions. 

    You will also gain a practical understanding of the FSSC 22000 Version 7 certification process and Part 3 requirements, including food chain categories and subcategories, audit time and duration calculations, announced and unannounced audits, surveillance and recertification audits, off-site and multi-site activities, and other Scheme requirements relevant to FSSC audit planning and delivery. 

    How will I benefit?

    Knowledge:

    • Explain the purpose of a food safety management system, of food safety management systems standards and the business benefits of the improved performance of the food safety management system including its relationship with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of organizations
    • Explain the role of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow up a food safety management system, including food quality controls, audit within an audit programme in accordance with FSSC 22000, ISO 22003-1, ISO/IEC 17021-1 and the guidelines in ISO 19011

    Skills:

    • Plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of a food safety management system, including food quality controls, to establish conformity (or otherwise) with FSSC 22000 and in accordance with ISO 22003-1, ISO/IEC 17021-1 and the guidelines in ISO 19011  
      • This course will help you:

        • Understand the purpose and principles of FSSC 22000 auditing
        • Apply risk-based thinking throughout the audit process
        • Interpret FSSC 22000 Version 7 requirements for audit application
        • Plan and conduct first-, second- and third-party FSMS audits
        • Evaluate evidence, identify and grade nonconformities
        • Strengthen skills in interviewing, communication, sampling, reporting and audit follow-up
        • Correctly grade nonconformities, report audit findings and evaluate corrective actions

        This course will help you:

        • Understand the purpose and principles of FSSC 22000 auditing
        • Apply risk-based thinking throughout the audit process
        • Interpret FSSC 22000 Version 7 requirements for audit application
        • Plan and conduct first-, second- and third-party FSMS audits
        • Evaluate evidence, identify and grade nonconformities
        • Strengthen skills in interviewing, communication, sampling, reporting and audit follow-up
        • Correctly grade nonconformities, report audit findings and evaluate corrective actions

        Apply key FSSC Version 7 certification requirements, including audit duration, unannounced audits, surveillance, recertification, off-site and multi-site activities  

        Apply key FSSC Version 7 certification requirements, including audit duration, unannounced audits, surveillance, recertification, off-site and multi-site activities  

    •   Anyone responsible for or associated with their organization’s FSSC 22000 FSMS.

    • Delegates are expected to have prior knowledge of the FSSC 22000 Scheme, ISO 22000:2018, Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs) and hazard control. If you don’t meet these requirements, it’s not likely you will meet the learning objectives or successfully pass the examination.

      It would also be beneficial to have been involved in, or preferably undertaken, FSMS audits before attending this course.  

    • On completion, you'll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate

    • If you have any enquiries, let us know how can we help you.
      Call: +91 80815 80815
      Email us: info.in@bsigroup.com

    • Please Note: This training fee is applicable only for residents of India and the Indian subcontinent.

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