BSI’s Auditing Safe Quality Food (SQF) systems course is designed for individuals seeking an understanding of how to perform independent, third party audits of SQF systems in accordance with the SQF Code requirements. This one day course provides students with an understanding of how to conduct SQF audits using the SQF audit checklist. Experienced instructors lead students through the audit, certification and auditor registration processes.
BSI is a licensed global provider of FMI/SQFI Training. Successful completion of this course (by passing the continual evaluation and the examination) forms part of the requirement for applicants wanting to qualify as an SQF Expert (Consultant) or an SQF Auditor.
Learning objectives
- Understand the basic concepts of the SQF code requirements to implement a SQF system
- Understand how to audit a SQF system multi-site certification arrangement
- Explain the application and registration process for SQF auditors
- Understand the principles of auditing SQF systems
- Conduct an audit of a SQF system
- Understand the requirements to manage the SQF certification and audit process
- Perform an audit of SQF systems using the SQF audit checklists
Course materials
Students receive comprehensive course manuals with reference materials.
Who should attend
- Those wishing to gain an in-depth understanding of the auditing criteria for the SQF Program
- Managers planning the implementation of SQF 1000 or SQF 2000 in their facilities
- Anyone who may be involved in either the support or implementation of
SQF 1000 or SQF 2000
- Managers or other personnel new to their roles where SQF management system is required
- Food safety auditors and consultants
Prerequisite
Successful completion of “Implementing Safe, Quality Food (SQF) Systems”.
