Pre-requisites for training

Delegates must have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector.
Delegates must 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 6 which will be sent to them prior to the course.

Note: This qualification does not guarantee employment as an auditor with a Certification Body. All audits to the BRC Global Standard have to be carried out by Accredited Certification Bodies who may use either permanent staff or sub- contracted auditors. The BRC 4 day training course for the Global Standard, provides knowledge of auditing skills and of the standard required to become an auditor. Before employing an auditor, Certification Bodies will have to be satisfied that the auditor, has the basic educational requirements and experience (minimum 5 years) and will need to conduct the necessary practical assessment of auditing performance before audits can be carried out