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Training content
Overview
BRCGS Environmental Monitoring Training is designed to provide the knowledge and practical skills required to establish and implement an effective environmental monitoring programme for identifying, assessing and controlling microbiological risks that may arise in production and exposed product areas.
The language of the training is Turkish. The training is delivered online. The training provider is BRCGS.
About the Training
The training covers the key components of an environmental monitoring programme, risk assessment, identification of sampling points, selection of target microorganisms, sampling and testing methods, sampling frequencies, control limits, evaluation of results, corrective actions, and the programme's validation and verification processes.
Who Should Attend?
- Quality and food safety managers
- Technical managers and technical personnel
- Microbiology and laboratory personnel
- HACCP team members
- Production and hygiene personnel
- Internal auditors
- BRCGS auditors and consultants
- Personnel involved in implementing the environmental monitoring programme
Objectives and Outcomes
The aim is to enable participants to assess potential microbiological risks in the production environment, establish a risk-based and effective environmental monitoring programme, interpret the results correctly and plan appropriate actions in response to non-conforming results.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and key components of an environmental monitoring programme.
- Assess microbiological environmental risks.
- Identify appropriate sampling points.
- Select target microorganisms.
- Evaluate appropriate sampling and testing methods.
- Determine risk-based sampling frequencies.
- Establish alert and action limits.
- Evaluate environmental monitoring results and perform trend analysis.
- Identify corrective actions for non-conforming results.
- Plan the validation and verification of the environmental monitoring programme.
Programme and Method
Overview of Environmental Monitoring
- Purpose and scope of environmental monitoring
- Microbiological contamination risks
- BRCGS requirements
- Key components of an environmental monitoring programme
Risk Assessment
- Assessment of production and open product areas
- Identification of risk zones
- Assessment of product and process risks
- Classification of sampling zones
Identification of Sampling Points
- Product contact surfaces
- Non-product contact surfaces
- Equipment and production lines
- Floor and drainage areas
- Hygiene equipment and surrounding areas
Target Microorganisms
- Hygiene indicator microorganisms
- Pathogenic microorganisms
- Spoilage microorganisms
- Risk-based selection of target organisms
Sampling and Testing Methods
- Swab sampling methods
- Contact plates
- Settle plate applications
- Sampling techniques
- Evaluation of testing and analysis methods
Sampling Frequency and Control Limits
- Risk-based sampling frequency
- Determination of sampling times
- Alert and action limits
- Establishment of acceptance criteria
- Recording of results
Evaluation of Results
- Interpretation of microbiological results
- Trend analysis
- Evaluation of recurring results
- Investigation of contamination sources
- Review of environmental monitoring data
Corrective Actions
- Management of non-conforming environmental monitoring results
- Root cause analysis
- Cleaning and sanitation activities
- Resampling
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of corrective actions
Validation and Verification
- Validation of the environmental monitoring programme
- Verification of programme effectiveness
- Periodic review of results
- Updating and continual improvement of the programme
Training Method
The training is delivered through subject presentations, evaluation of the clauses of the standard, case studies, sample audit scenarios and practical conformity assessments.
Attendance and Certificate
Certificate Rule
A certificate of attendance is issued to all participants whose attendance has been confirmed. To receive a certificate of achievement, participants must achieve 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 Environmental Monitoring Training suitable for?
It is intended for quality, food safety, technical and laboratory personnel, as well as auditors and consultants involved in developing, implementing, verifying or evaluating environmental monitoring programmes in production environments.
What is the main aim of the training?
The main aim is to enable participants to systematically assess microbiological environmental risks and develop and maintain an effective, risk-based environmental monitoring programme.
Does the training include practical activities?
Yes. The training includes case studies, sample environmental monitoring programmes, sampling scenarios and result evaluation exercises.
Is there an examination at the end of the training?
Yes. An assessment examination is administered at the end of the training.
References
- BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9
- BRCGS Effective Environmental Monitoring Guideline
- BRCGS Environmental Monitoring Course Materials
- Relevant BRCGS guidance and guidelines