Food Safety (HACCP) Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor Course

Introduction and who should attend

This course provides participants with a strong and practical understanding of the management systems necessary to produce food in compliance with HACCP Codex Alimentarius and Food Standard ISO 22000:2005.  The intensive five day program is based on the guidelines of ISO 19011:2003 and is designed for:

• auditors and lead auditors who are required to conduct assessments and audits of food safety management systems based on International Food Safety Standards;
• people responsible for developing and implementing food safety management systems;
• organisations with existing food safety programs that are looking to improve and add value to their system.

Delegates will be issued with copies of the AS ISO 22000 Standard for use during the course. However, to complete the assessment activities delegates will need access to their own copy of the Standard. Hard copies can be purchased during the enrolment process for delivery during the course.

Course outline

The Food Safety Management Systems Auditor / Lead Auditor course covers:

• the requirements of Codex Alimentarius and ISO 22000:2005;
• the requirements of ISO 19011:2003;
• general principals of food hygiene and HACCP;
• identification and risk assessment of food safety hazards;
• documentation and record keeping requirements;
• management responsibility, authority and communication;
• resource management;
• planning and production of safe products;
• validation, verification and improvement of the food safety management system;
• planning, organising and conducting assessments and audits, including preparation of checklists,
• designing audit programs and writing effective audit reports;
• human aspects of assessments and audits including effective information gathering techniques;
• qualifications and characteristics of effective auditors.

Course objectives

On completion of the course participants will have an understanding of and be able to:

• explain the fundamental requirements of ISO 22000:2005;
• undertake performance improvement of the food safety system;
• identify those processes within their own or another organisation that must be effectively controlled;
• develop or build on an existing food safety management system;
• conduct effective audits of management systems to evaluate compliance and add value.

Course outcomes

The course includes a number of activities that are used to assess the competence of participants against the RABQSA International TPECS requirements. On successful completion, participants will be issued with a Certificate of Attainment in:

RABQSA – FS Food Safety Management Systems
RABQSA – AU Management Systems Auditing
RABQSA – TL Leading Management Systems Audit Teams

This certificate enables successful candidates to apply to RABQSA International for certification as a provisional auditor.

Fees:  $2200 (GST exempt)
Includes comprehensive course notes, lunch & refreshments and issue of certificates.

Course hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday

For additional questions, please email us on training@ncsi.com.au or call us on 1300 856 554

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