Auditor/Lead Auditor Training Course on Food Safety Management System based on ISO 22000:2018 (CQI IRCA)

This 5-day course is a CQI/IRCA accredited training program conducted by our experienced auditors and tutors, who have audited and provided training to numerous organisations from diverse industries. They will share their experiences and knowledge of this standard’s requirements. This course satisfies the training requirements for becoming an IRCA-approved ISO 22000:2018 standards auditor. After completing this course, participants get a globally recognised course completion certificate.

FSMS Introduction & Process Approach

• Purpose and benefits of FSMS including understanding of the basic FSMS & QMS principles
• Terms, Fundamentals and Principles
• Process Approach with PDCA
• FSMS standard auditing and technical requirements as per ISO 19011:2018

Auditing Principle

• Auditing objectives
• Types of audits
• Audit life cycle
• Principle of Auditing

Role and responsibilities of an Auditor

• Audit Program objectives
  
• The auditees responsibilities
• The lead auditors’ responsibilities
• Auditors qualification and certifications

Planning an Audit

• Pre-Audit planning
• Reviewing documentation
• Developing an audit plan
• Preparing checklists or working documents
• Communication factors

Conducting an Audit

• Opening meeting
  
• Collecting objective/audit evidence
• Effective interviewing techniques
• Identifying and recording nonconformities
• Preparing for the closing meeting

Reporting Audit Results

• Conducting the closing meeting
• Preparing the audit report
• Distributing the audit report

Corrective Actions

• Corrective action responsibilities
  
• Follow up scheduling
• Monitoring corrective action

ISO 22000:2018 audits

• The registration process
  
• Surveillance audits

Exercises/Role play

Written Examination

• Food Safety Management representatives / Quality professionals / Consultants.
• Professionals who have a role to play in the audit of Food Safety Management System.
• Personnel from certification body, consultants, technical and Quality Managers who are interested in learning ISO 22000:2018 requirements.
• Auditors / Lead Auditors for other management system.
• Anyone with the need to audit an organization's ISO 22000:2018.

Prior knowledge with regards to ISO 22000:2005 standards, HACCP, PRPs viz GMP, GHP, etc. and an experience in food chain and food safety legislation will be added advantage.

• Risks covered by an organisation in the food chain.
• The requirements of ISO HLS (High Level Structure) with PDCA.
• The statutory & requirements of ISO 22000:2018 standards.
• The ISO 19011 standards interpreting it to auditing requirements.
• Plan an audit against set audit criteria, execute audit, make report and communicate the findings.

Final examination will be conducted online by CQI/IRCA. Please find the exam framework as below:

• Exam duration: 1hour 45 minutes
• Total number of items/questions: 40
• Total marks available: 80
• Learners must achieve the minimum pass mark for each domain and an overall score of 40 marks (50%)
• Open book exam. Learners will require access to the relevant ISO standards (electronic or paper copy permitted)

Certification

TÜV SÜD South Asia as an approved training partner of CQI/IRCA and fulfills all compliances of the course PR359: FSMS ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor holding training course reference No 2432. Participants who score 70% and above in continuous assessment, plus minimum 50% and above in final written examination will be issued a CQI/IRCA accredited certificate of successful completion of the course, which is renowned in certification and carries worldwide acceptance. Unsuccessful candidates will be issued a certificate of attendance.

1. When can I get the certificate?
FSMS ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor certification will be issued within 21 working days from the examination date.

2. When can I get the training material and invite?
One day before the commencement of the training program.

3. How do I pay the fees for training and examination?
Online mode

4. What are the benefits of the FSMS ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Program?

• Risks covered by an organization in the food chain
• The requirements of ISO HLS (High Level Structure) with PDCA
• The statutory & requirements of ISO 22000:2018 standards
• The ISO 19011 standards interpreting it to auditing requirements
• Plan an audit against set audit criteria, execute audit, make report and communicate the findings

5. Is there any refund policy for the paid fees?
Please refer to Cancellation and Refund policy page.