FSMS ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Training Course • Greece

Why IS Food Safety training important for organizations?

It is essential that all managerial and non managerial workmen are made fully aware of the food safety hazards at manufacturing processes and the food safety risks arising out of these hazards to the Safety of Food as well to the organization and methods to control them. It is also important that all employees are fully made aware of the applicable laws of the respective land and their provisions as applicable to their area of operations and consequences of not complying with the requirements. Formal training of employees on applicable topics is the right step in this direction.

Why choose the FSMS ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Training Course?

By participating in this comprehensive program offered by Bureau Veritas Hellas, you will be able to: 

• Audit an FSMS as per the requirements of ISO 22000:2018 standard;
• Understand key elements of ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021 Standards and their application;
• Plan an audit against a set of audit criteria;
• Successfully execute a Food Safety Management System audit;
• Create clear, concise and relevant audit reports;
• Communicate the audit findings to a client.

All those with responsibility to implement, maintain and improve an FSMS according to the ISO 22000:2018 standard must attend this course. 
The course uses extensive participative learning methodologies with a series of exercises and workshops, discussions, debates and role plays to achieve its aims. The practical exercises are based upon a case study company. However, the procedures, work instructions and data are typical and could relate to many different enterprises equally. The practical exercises have been carefully designed to focus upon issues that commonly arise during FSMS audits.

What insights does the FSMS ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Training Course provide?

• Food Safety Issues;
• Food safety Management Systems overview;
• What to look for in Food Safety Management System;
• Audit Techniques;
• What to look for in Management Responsibility and Communication;
• What to look for in Planning of safe products and Updating and Improvement;
• Practical Exercises and Feedback;
• Hard and soft skills required for a successful audit.

The course uses a mixture of taught sessions, discussions and practical exercises to achieve its aims. The practical exercises are based upon a fictional company. However, the procedures, work instructions and data are typical and could relate to many different enterprises equally. The practical exercises have been carefully designed to focus upon issues that commonly arise during FSMS audits.

What prior expertise is required for the FSMS ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Training Course ?

Those candidates who are qualified auditors in other disciplines (QMS, EMS etc) and have experience of Food Safety Management may find this training course more appropriate.
It is desirable to possess the following prior knowledge:

• Completion of secondary education;
• An understanding of report writing;
• Experience in the food chain and the principles used there (HACCP, GMP, GAP legislation…);
• An understanding of relevant key Food Safety legislation & pre-requisite programmes;
• A prior knowledge of the requirements of ISO 22000 is required, as a minimum the standard must be read before the course.

What are the expected outcome upon finishing the course?

There will be two types of assessments, continuous assessment, and examination. Methods and duration of Examination:
• Classroom Exam – 2 hours;
• Virtual Exam – 2 hours;
• E-Assessment (CQI online examination) – 1 hour & 45 minutes. 
The method of examination will depend on course delivery mode with the priority of E-Assessment. Electronic devices, including laptops and mobile phones, are not permitted into the examination room. Delegates will also be assessed on the basis of their progress throughout the exercises.

Delegates who successfully complete both the examination and the continuous assessment will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement and will satisfy the formal training requirements for CQI and IRCA FSMS Auditor Certification scheme. Delegates who do not successfully complete both the examination and the continuous assessment will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance for attending the course as per the duration of the course. They possess the right to resit examination once within 12 months since the last day of training course.