BRCGS Lead Auditor
University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course aims to train delegates in third party audit requirements against the new Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9. In addition, the course includes all relevant aspects of auditing within the food sector. This course is aimed at technical and quality managers and prospective certification body auditors and consultants.
Attending this course allows you the opportunity to develop an in-depth and practical understanding of the BRC standard and auditing methodology. This qualification does not guarantee employment as an auditor with a certification body. All audits to the BRCGS Global Standard have to be carried out by accredited certification bodies who may use either permanent staff or sub-contracted auditors.
This course aims to provide 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. Delegates must have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector, and completed a Level 3 HACCP course (minimum 2 days duration).
Multiple choice open book online exam on the final day of the course.
Key highlights
- Trains third party audit requirements against BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9
- Covers all relevant aspects of auditing within the food sector
- Builds in-depth, practical understanding of BRC auditing methodology
- Designed for technical managers, quality managers and prospective auditors
- Assessed by open book multiple choice online exam on final day
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesGlobal Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000International Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Food safety auditor
- Certification body auditor
- Food safety consultant
- Technical manager
- Quality manager
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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