Food Safety Management System Training

DAS Certification provides two Food Safety Management Training Courses as follows:

· ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Internal Auditor Course; and

· ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Lead Auditor Course.

ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Internal Auditor Course

Duration. This highly interactive one-day training programme is designed for those people who require a sound understanding of the techniques and principles of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) auditing. It also covers the role of the Internal Auditor in the development and improvement of an effective Food Safety Management System.

Introduction. The role of the internal FSMS Auditor is changing. It is no longer enough that Internal Auditors check legislative compliance and procedural conformance but they now need to be aware that they play a key role in the development and improvement of working practices across the organisation. This course focuses delegates on the most important attributes of a modern and effective Food Management System and helps them to understand the role of the Auditor in its development and continual improvement. It introduces delegates to the ISO 22000:2005 and associated standards.

Who Should Attend? This course is essential for those who will undertake internal FSMS audits or who will be required to plan, manage and implement internal FSMS audit programmes. Other people who find this course useful are team leaders and supervisors in FSMS quality-driven organisations who are looking to broaden their awareness of FSMS issues in order to understand how they can improve their overall contribution to the success of the business. The course does not require any past auditing or FSMS management experience.

Course Objectives. The objectives of the course are two-fold. Firstly, it enables those attending to plan, perform and report the results of internal FSMS audits with the aim of developing and improving the FSMS of an organisation. Secondly, it helps delegates understand the key attributes of an efficient and effective food safety management system and the role of the Internal Auditor in its continual improvement and development.

Course Content. The course addresses the following topics:

· Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology and other fundamental food management principles;

· Food Safety Internal Auditing;

· Process auditing;

· The structure and principles of the ISO 22000:2005 Standard;

· Food Safety Management System implementation issues; and

· Effective auditing techniques and good auditing practices.

What are the benefits? This course satisfies the formal training requirements for those wishing to register with the IRCA as an Internal FSMS Auditor. Successful delegates will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report internal quality audits. Delegates also find the interactive nature of the course, its challenging content and extensive use of team-based exercises stimulating and surprisingly enjoyable

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

Style of Delivery and Course Leaders. Our Course Leaders have unrivalled food safety management systems design and improvement experience, including ISO 22000:2005, HACCP and Food Safety Management System implementation. They are qualified and experienced Auditors with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of food sector businesses. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries as a result of working throughout Europe, Asia and Australia.

Certification. All delegates will be awarded a partial completion of a Diploma of Quality Auditing.

Booking and Course Fees. The fee includes a full lunch and refreshments during the day. Fees are subject to course location and numbers. An obligation-free quote can be provided to suit your specific requirements.

ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Lead Auditor Course

Duration. This course is conducted over three days. ISO 22000:2005 is the internationally recognised Standard that defines the parameters for an effective Food Safety Management System based on HACCP. More and more organisations in the food sector are encouraging their suppliers to demonstrate compliance to this Standard and this is creating a demand for trained and competent ISO 22000:2005 Auditors. This intensive, challenging and highly interactive training program is for those people who require an in-depth understanding of the International Food Safety Management System Standard ISO 22000:2005 and the range of auditing techniques and protocols associated with the Lead Auditor role in the food sector.

Who Should Attend?

• This course satisfies the training requirements for those who wish to register as a Food Safety System Lead Auditor;
• Food Safety Professionals with a responsibility to design implement and manage a Food Safety System that meets the requirements of ISO 22000;
• Food Safety Auditors who have been looking to enhance their auditing knowledge and skills or looking to achieve formal recognition for the skills and knowledge that they possess; and
• Auditors from any organisation in the food chain who need to lead audits and audit teams, both in their own organisation and in others, such as suppliers, where there is a requirement to audit Food Safety Management Systems against IS0 22000.

Previous Experience. Those wishing to attend this course should have:

• Experience of working in the food chain; and
• An understanding of relevant key food safety legislation, prerequisite programmes, good manufacturing practices and HACCP principles as defined in Codex Alimentarius.

Course Objectives. The course objective is to enable those attending to lead an Audit Team whose objective it is to audit the Food Safety Management System of an organisation against the requirements of ISO 22000:2005. The course will also equip delegates with a sound knowledge of the requirements of ISO 22000:2005 and the food safety principles that underpin it.

Course Content. The course addresses the following topics:

• Food Safety Management principles;
• The management systems approach to managing food safety risks;
• The requirements of ISO 22000:2005; and
• The processes and techniques involved in planning, conducting and reporting audits on an entire Food Safety Management System.

What Are The Benefits? The course is designed not only to help people perform food safety audits but also to develop the Delegate’s wider understanding of Food Safety Management Systems design and implementation. It will help Delegates understand how HACCP can be embedded into the Food Safety Management System of an organisation. Successful completion of the course and the achievement of the 70% pass mark will satisfy the formal training requirements for those wishing to act as a Lead Food Safety Auditor Scheme.

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

Style of Delivery And Course Leaders. Our Course Leaders are professional practitioners in the food sector, as well as being qualified, registered and experienced Auditors. They have extensive knowledge across a wide variety of food industry organisations such as primary food processing, food manufacturing, retailing and catering. They have cut their teeth within high profile organisations and fully understand the range of technical, legislative and personnel challenges that face those with a responsibility for delivering robust food safety management systems and customer confidence.

Certification. Delegates successfully completing the course including examination will be awarded a partical completion of a Diploma of Quality Auditing.

Booking and Course Fees. The fee includes a full lunch and refreshments during the course. Fees are subject to course location and numbers. An obligation-free quote can be provided to suit your specific requirements.