HACCP INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Internal Auditor Training

Course Background
The objective of the HACCP Internal Auditor Training Course is to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills required to perform audits of food safety management systems against HACCP.

Participants
Designed for those who have responsibility for the management of food hygiene issues. Those:

• Working for organizations which have to meet QA standards
• Required to audit suppliers or vendors
• Required to audit their own organization’s system
• About to be audited by customer or third party
• Responsible for implementing a quality system

Work Design
A series of lectures followed by group workshops with the practical application of knowledge gained during the lecture.

Objectives
Upon completion of this Course, delegates will be able to:

• describe the purpose of a food safety management system;
• interpret requirements of HACCP within the context of an audit;
• describe the roles and responsibilities of auditors and lead auditors;
• plan and conduct an audit, demonstrating ability to plan and prepare effectively;
• gather objective evidence, through effective interviewing observation, sampling and note taking;
• analyze and interpret information in order to determine conformance with requirements.
• report the audit, including writing valid, factual and value-adding nonconformity reports;
• Undertakes audit follow-up activities, including evaluating the effectiveness of corrective action.

Topics

• Introduction to Audits
• Planning of audit activities
• Preparation – Checklist Design
• Auditor Roles & Responsibilities
• Conducting the Audit
• Reporting if audit findings – classification and writing of non conformities
• Follow up and close out

Pre-requisites
An understanding of HACCP principles is important.

Award
SGS  certificate

Duration
14  training hours spread over two days