Food Safety – FSSC 22000 v6.0 Lead Auditor
CQI‑IRCA UK Course No. 2682
This practical, workshop‑based course is designed for individuals who intend to acquire the competencies needed to audit an organization’s entire Food Safety Management System (FSMS) against the requirements of the FSSC 22000 v6.0 scheme – either as a third‑party or second‑party auditor.
The Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000) provides a complete certification scheme for auditing and certifying an FSMS. The scheme was developed through extensive and open consultation with numerous global stakeholders and utilizes international, independent standards such as ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 22003, and sector‑specific technical specifications for Prerequisite Programs (PRPs), including ISO/TS 22002‑1.
The FSSC scheme covers sectors where a technical specification for sector PRPs has been developed, following the food chain category descriptions defined in ISO/TS 22003.
This intensive, challenging, and highly interactive training program is aimed at individuals who require an in‑depth understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary to perform second‑ and third‑party audits of an FSMS against FSSC 22000 or ISO 22000. Many of the skills acquired in this course can be applied to auditing other Food Safety Management Systems.
Who Should Attend?
This FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor (FSMS) training course satisfies the training requirements for those wishing to register as a food safety management system lead auditor with CQI and IRCA under the food safety auditor scheme.
It is also suitable for:
- Food safety professionals responsible for designing, implementing, and managing an FSMS that meets the requirements of FSSC 22000 or ISO 22000
- Food safety auditors looking to enhance their auditing knowledge and skills, or seeking formal recognition for their existing expertise
- Auditors from any organization in the food chain who need to lead audits and audit teams – both within their own organization and in others (e.g., suppliers) – where an FSMS audit against FSSC 22000 or ISO 22000 is required
Prior Knowledge
Essential – Attendees must have prior knowledge of:
- The principles of food safety management, including prerequisite programs and HACCP
Recommended – Attendees should also have prior knowledge of:
- The relationship between food safety management and the provision of safe food
- Awareness of common examples of relevant national and local FSMS legislation (in the food sector and country relevant to the delegate)
- Knowledge of the requirements of FSSC 22000, ISO/TS 22002, and commonly used food safety management terms and definitions as given in FSSC 22000
- The Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act (PDCA) cycle
Course Content
(Please refer to the detailed information provided separately.)
What Are the Benefits?
This practical, workshop‑based course is designed to develop the knowledge and competencies needed to perform an audit of an FSMS. It will also broaden delegates’ understanding of FSMS design and implementation, and demonstrate how HACCP must be embedded within an organization’s Food Safety Management System for it to be effective.
Successful completion of the course – achieving the required 70% pass mark – will satisfy the formal training requirements for those wishing to register as an Auditor, Lead Auditor, or Principal Auditor with CQI and IRCA Certified training under the food safety auditor scheme.
In‑House Courses
In‑house courses offer better value for money and can be tailored to closely match your specific requirements.
Style of Delivery and Course Leaders
Our course leaders possess unparalleled experience in quality management system design and improvement. They are qualified and experienced auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, and local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.
Examination & Certification
Delegates who successfully complete this course will be awarded a CQI and IRCA accredited certificate (2461).