Description
The ISO 18788 Lead Auditor course actively develops participants’ expertise in auditing Security Operations Management Systems (SOMS) based on ISO 18788 standards. Key concepts include audit principles, procedures, and techniques, with a focus on planning, conducting, and closing audits in compliance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1. The course aims to enhance participants’ ability to manage audit programs, lead audit teams, and resolve conflicts effectively. Targeted at auditors, managers, consultants, and technical experts, this course transitions participants from foundational knowledge to advanced auditing skills, ensuring they can competently audit organizations and maintain conformance with SOMS requirements.
Why Should You Attend the ISO 18788 Lead Auditor Course?
The ever-increasing popularity of food safety, as one of the key aspects of the food industry, has boosted demands from organizations to get certified against ISO 22000. Such certification demonstrates commitment from organizations toward the wellbeing of their consumers and provides sustainability in the market. A PECB auditor credential is a formal and independent recognition of your personal competences. It proves that you are qualified to conduct food safety management system (FSMS) audits for a certification body.
This training course has been developed to reflect the importance of an effective audit. It strengthens your knowledge and skills to plan and carry out an FSMS audit in compliance with the guidelines for auditing management systems provided in ISO 19011 and the certification process presented in ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Who Should Attend?
- Auditors interested in performing and leading food safety management system audits
- Managers or consultants interested in mastering the food safety management system audit process
- Individuals responsible for maintaining conformity to the FSMS requirements in an organization
- Technical experts interested in preparing for a food safety management system audit
- Expert advisors in food safety management
Learning Objectives
- Operations of a food safety management system based on ISO 22000
- Relationship between ISO 22000 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
- Requirements of ISO 22000 in the context of an FSMS audit
- Auditor’s role in planning, leading, and following up on a management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011
Educational Approach
- Theories, auditing best practices used in FSMS audits, ISO 22000 requirements, and international auditing standards
- Lecture sessions, which are illustrated with practical exercises based on a case study that includes role-playing and discussions
- Interactions, made between participants by means of questions and suggestions
- Exercises, which are a simulation and preview of the certification exam
Prerequisites
The main requirements for participating in this training course are: a fundamental understanding of food safety concepts and a comprehensive knowledge of FSMS audit principles.
ISO 18788 Lead Auditor Agenda
- Day 1: Introduction to the food safety management system (FSMS) and ISO 22000
- Day 2: Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
- Day 3: On-site audit activities
- Day 4: Closing of the audit
- Day 5: Certification exam
ISO 18788 Lead Auditor Examination
- Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a food safety management system
- Domain 2: Food safety management system (FSMS) requirements
- Domain 3: Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Domain 4: Preparing for an ISO 22000 audit
- Domain 5: Conducting an ISO 22000 audit
- Domain 6: Closing an ISO 22000 audit
- Domain 7: Managing an ISO 22000 audit program
Additional Information
- Training Days: 5
- CPD Certification (Credits): 31
- Exam Duration: 3 hour (open book)
- Free Retake Exam: Yes
- For more information, visit the PECB – ISO 18788 Lead Auditor Course page
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