BRCGS Courses

The course is delivered through a mixture of a workshop led discussions, practical activities and PowerPoint presentations. On day two delegates are required to undertake a live audit (case study based) where delegates are required to apply the skills and techniques they acquired on day one. Delegates will be given feedback on how they performed during the case study and how they can improve on their auditing techniques.

2 Days, 09.00 – 17.00 each day

This course is designed for Quality and Technical Managers, personnel responsible for managing internal auditing schedules and personnel responsible for undertaking internal audits as required by BRCGS Standards.

This course explains the need for an Internal Audit System, the principles and terminology relating to Internal Audits and describes the principles of Internal Auditing.

• Audit Processes
• Auditing Overview
• Auditing Concepts
• Audit Planning
• Auditor Attributes
• The Human Aspects of Auditing
• Conducting the Audit
• Reporting the Audit

On successful completion, delegates will have an improved understanding of auditing concepts and have improved auditing skills. Delegates will also be able to identify any current weaknesses in their Internal Audit Systems and upgrade these appropriately.

Offering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.

Our course tutors are qualified and experienced with extensive practical audit experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing and retail.

Delegates successfully completing the course and assignment will be awarded a BRCGS certificate issued by the BRCGS.

• 4th-5th August 2025 - Virtual
• 3rd-4th November 2025 - Virtual

Course Fee: £625 ex VAT

This course trains delegates in Third-Party Audit requirements against the BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9. In addition, the course includes the relevant aspects of auditing within the food sector. Attending this course allows you to gain an in-depth and practical understanding of the BRCGS Standard and auditing methodology.

5 Days, 09.00 – 17.00 each day

This course is aimed at Technical and Quality Managers who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of the audit process and skills required as well as Certification Body Auditors or new Auditors seeking registration.

Delegates must have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector and also have completed a HACCP course (minimum 2 days duration).

Delegates must have read and reviewed a copy of the Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9, a link to download this will be sent to them prior to the course commencing.

This 5-day in-depth course will provide an understanding of the Standard in terms of the protocol, requirements and how to audit effectively. This course ensures that delegates attending are trained to the high standards required to become a BRCGS Lead Auditor.

• Understanding the requirements of the Standard and how compliance can be demonstrated
• The BRCGS auditing protocol
• Implementing effective auditing techniques
• Demonstrating food safety auditor competencies as defined by GFSI
• Correctly completing an audit report
• The compliance monitoring of certification bodies
• Being able to supply information on the BRCGS Global Standards Directory
• The BRCGS Global Standards scheme

Delegates will gain an in-depth guide to the requirements of the Standard, and learn how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including effective planning, conducting and reporting of the audit. Auditing techniques will be practiced and developed, to include the auditor competency skills required of GFSI scheme auditors.

Offering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.

Our course tutors are approved training providers, approved by the BRCGS. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical knowledge across a wide range of sectors in manufacturing, catering and retail.

Delegates successfully completing the course and examination will be awarded a BRCGS Lead Auditor certificate issued by the BRCGS.

• 9th-13th June 2025 - MILTON KEYNES
• 8th-12th September 2025 - Virtual
• 1st-5th December 2025 - Sunderland

Course Fee: £1195 ex VAT