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Overview
BRCGS Storage and Distribution Issue 4 Site Training has been designed to provide the knowledge and practical skills required to implement the requirements of the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution Issue 4 at sites involved in storage, transport and distribution activities, in order to safeguard product safety, quality and integrity.
The language of the training is Turkish. The training is delivered online. The training provider is BRCGS.
About the Training
The training covers the site implementation of the BRCGS Storage and Distribution Issue 4 standard, product receipt and dispatch checks, storage conditions, temperature management, hygiene and cleaning, pest control, the suitability of transport vehicles, product protection, traceability, non-conforming product management and personnel practices.
Who Should Attend?
- Warehouse and logistics managers
- Quality and product safety personnel
- Warehouse supervisors
- Dispatch and goods receipt personnel
- Personnel involved in transport and distribution operations
- Cold chain supervisors
- Hygiene and cleaning supervisors
- Internal auditors
- Personnel involved in the site implementation of the BRCGS standard
Objectives and Outcomes
The aim is to enable participants to correctly apply the requirements of BRCGS Storage and Distribution Issue 4 to site activities, identify product safety and quality risks in storage and distribution processes, implement controls effectively and plan appropriate actions in response to non-conformities.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the requirements of BRCGS Storage and Distribution Issue 4.
- Identify the key risks in storage and distribution processes.
- Evaluate goods receipt and dispatch controls.
- Check the suitability of storage conditions.
- Evaluate the management of temperature-controlled products.
- Monitor cleaning, hygiene and pest control practices.
- Conduct suitability and hygiene checks on transport vehicles.
- Evaluate traceability and stock control practices.
- Manage non-conforming products correctly.
- Identify site non-conformities and plan appropriate corrective actions.
Programme and Method
Overview of BRCGS Storage and Distribution Issue 4
- Purpose and scope of the standard
- Key requirements for storage and distribution processes
- Product safety and quality approach
- Compliance of site practices with the standard
Goods Receipt and Dispatch Controls
- Goods receipt checks
- Checking product and packaging integrity
- Pre-dispatch checks
- Product identification and recording procedures
- Segregation of non-conforming products
Storage Conditions
- Warehouse layout and product flow
- Appropriate placement of products
- Racking and pallet practices
- Segregation and protection of products
- FIFO and FEFO practices
- Organisation of storage areas
Temperature-Controlled Storage
- Management of chilled and frozen products
- Temperature monitoring methods
- Use of temperature measuring devices
- Management of temperature deviations
- Evaluation of records
Cleaning and Hygiene
- Warehouse cleaning practices
- Cleaning schedules and records
- Equipment and area hygiene
- Management of spills and breakages
- Verification of hygiene controls
Pest Control
- Identification of pest risks
- Monitoring of traps and control points
- Recording of pest activity
- Implementation of corrective actions
- Effectiveness of the pest control programme
Transport Vehicles and Distribution
- Vehicle suitability checks
- Vehicle cleanliness and hygiene
- Pre-loading checks
- Safe loading of products
- Temperature-controlled transport
- Protection of product integrity during transport
Product Safety and Protection
- Physical contamination risks
- Chemical contamination risks
- Allergen and cross-contamination risks
- Product safety and product defence
- Prevention of unauthorised access
Traceability and Stock Management
- Product and batch identification
- Recording of product movements
- Traceability practices
- Stock rotation
- Product withdrawal and recall preparations
Management of Non-conforming Products
- Identification of damaged products
- Use of quarantine areas
- Segregation of non-conforming products
- Disposal and reassessment processes
- Recording of corrective actions
Personnel Practices
- Personnel hygiene
- Use of protective clothing
- Training and competence
- Visitor and contractor controls
- Compliance with site rules
Site Inspections and Management of Non-conformities
- Site inspection methods
- Use of checklists
- Identification of non-conformities
- Root cause analysis
- Implementation of corrective actions
- Verification of the effectiveness of actions
Training Method
The training is delivered through subject presentations, evaluation of the clauses of the standard against site practices, sample storage and distribution scenarios, case studies and practical conformity assessments.
Attendance and Certificate
Certificate Rules
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 BRCGS Storage and Distribution Issue 4 On-site Training suitable for?
It is intended for quality, product safety, warehouse, dispatch and operations personnel involved in storage, logistics, transport and distribution activities, as well as employees responsible for ensuring that on-site practices comply with the standard.
What is the main aim of the training?
To enable participants to apply the BRCGS Storage and Distribution Issue 4 requirements correctly to on-site activities and effectively control product safety and quality risks.
Does the training include practical exercises?
Yes. The training uses sample on-site scenarios, warehouse and transport practices, control points and non-conformity assessment 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 Storage and Distribution Issue 4
- BRCGS Storage and Distribution Issue 4 Course Materials
- BRCGS Storage and Distribution Interpretation Guideline
- Relevant BRCGS guides and guidelines