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Training content
Overview
BRCGS Agents and Brokers Issue 3 Auditor Training is designed to provide the knowledge and auditor competencies required to understand the requirements of BRCGS Global Standard for Agents and Brokers Issue 3, assess them correctly during an audit, and effectively plan, conduct and report BRCGS audits.
The language of the training is English. The training is delivered online. The training provider is BRCGS.
About the Training
The training covers the requirements of BRCGS Global Standard for Agents and Brokers Issue 3, the scope of the standard, the product safety and quality management system, supplier and service provider controls, product traceability, the audit protocol, the assessment of non-conformities and post-audit activities.
Who Should Attend?
- BRCGS auditors
- Professionals wishing to become BRCGS auditors
- Certification body technical personnel and programme managers
- Technical managers and technical personnel
- Quality managers and quality personnel
- Agents, brokers and relevant supply chain professionals
- Consultants and BRCGS Professionals
Objectives and Outcomes
The aim is to enable participants to interpret the requirements of BRCGS Agents and Brokers Issue 3 from an auditor’s perspective, assess organisations’ compliance with the standard based on objective evidence, and effectively apply the BRCGS audit protocol.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the scope of the BRCGS Agents and Brokers Issue 3 standard.
- Assess which organisations and products the standard can be applied to.
- Interpret the standard’s key requirements from an auditor’s perspective.
- Assess evidence of compliance objectively.
- Prepare for and plan a BRCGS audit.
- Apply the audit protocol correctly.
- Identify and report non-conformities.
- Explain post-audit activities and the certification process.
Programme and Method
Overview of BRCGS Agents and Brokers Issue 3
- Purpose, scope and structure of the Standard
- Organisations and products to which the Standard can be applied
- Key principles of the BRCGS certification system
Product Safety and Quality Management
- Senior management commitment
- Product safety and quality management system
- Control of documentation and records
- Internal audit and continual improvement
Supplier and Service Provider Management
- Supplier approval and monitoring processes
- Control of service providers
- Management of product specifications
- Assessment of legal and customer requirements
Product Safety and Traceability
- Product traceability
- Product authenticity and fraud risks
- Complaint management
- Product withdrawal and recall processes
Conducting the BRCGS Audit
- Audit preparation and planning
- Collection of objective evidence
- Interview and document review techniques
- Assessment of conformity with the Standard
Non-conformities and Post-audit Activities
- Identification of non-conformities
- Classification of findings
- Assessment of corrective actions
- Audit reporting
- Certification and post-audit processes
Training Method
The training is delivered through subject presentations, assessment of the clauses of the Standard, case studies, sample audit scenarios and practical conformity assessments.
Attendance and Certificate
Certification Rule
A certificate of attendance is issued to all participants whose attendance has been confirmed. To receive a certificate of achievement, participants must obtain a passing grade in the examination at the end of the training; participants who use all their examination attempts but do not pass will be issued a certificate of attendance.
FAQ and Resources
Who is the BRCGS Agents and Brokers Issue 3 Auditor Training suitable for?
It is intended for auditors wishing to conduct audits against BRCGS Agents and Brokers, technical and quality managers, certification body personnel, and professionals wishing to gain a detailed understanding of the standard from an auditor’s perspective.
What is the main objective of the training?
The objective is to enable participants to evaluate the requirements of the standard from an auditor’s perspective and gain the competence to prepare for, conduct and report BRCGS Agents and Brokers audits effectively.
Does the training include practical activities?
Yes. Case studies, audit scenarios and conformity assessment exercises are used during the training.
Is there an examination at the end of the training?
Yes. A 50-question assessment examination is administered at the end of the training, and the pass mark is 75%.
References
- BRCGS Global Standard for Agents and Brokers Issue 3
- BRCGS Agents and Brokers Issue 3 Interpretation Guidelines
- BRCGS Audit Protocol
- BRCGS Agents and Brokers Auditing Techniques
- Relevant BRCGS guides and guidelines