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Training content
Overview
The OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 Halal Food Internal Auditor training provides the knowledge and practical skills required to systematically assess halal food requirements within an organisation. This 24-hour technical auditor training, delivered online by AGFO, covers the planning, conduct, reporting and follow-up of the internal audit process.
The training content is based on the OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 standard.
The training focuses on assessing halal food activities through internal audits within the framework of OIC/SMIIC 1:2019. Participants learn key internal audit practices such as determining the audit scope and criteria, collecting objective evidence, establishing findings and monitoring corrective actions.
Who Should Attend?
- Employees who will undertake internal audit duties in halal food systems
- Professionals working in quality and food safety teams
- Managers and specialists who monitor or improve halal conformity processes
Objectives and Outcomes
The aim of the programme is to enable participants to use halal food requirements as audit criteria and conduct an impartial, evidence-based internal audit.
By the End of the Training
- Relates the OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 requirements to audit criteria.
- Defines the scope, objectives and plan of the internal audit.
- Collects objective evidence through interviews, observation and document review.
- Evaluates audit evidence against the requirements.
- Reports audit findings clearly and based on evidence.
- Monitors the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
Programme and Method
Introduction to the Halal Food System
- Purpose and scope of the halal food approach
- Key terms and concepts
- Responsibilities for halal compliance within the organisation
OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 Requirements
- Halal requirements throughout the food chain
- Assessment of raw materials, ingredients and processing aids
- Production, processing, storage and transport controls
- Control of contamination and nonconformity risks
- Traceability and relevant records
Fundamentals of Internal Auditing
- Objectives and principles of auditing
- Audit scope, criteria and objectives
- Auditor roles, responsibilities and impartiality
- Risk-based audit approach
Audit Planning
- Preparing the audit programme and plan
- Checklists and working documents
- Sampling of processes and critical points
- Preparation for the opening meeting
Conducting the Audit
- Opening meeting
- Interviewing and questioning techniques
- Observation and review of documents and records
- Verification of objective evidence
- Communication with the audit team and the unit being audited
Evaluation of Findings and Reporting
- Comparison of evidence against audit criteria
- Wording of nonconformities and other findings
- Closing meeting
- Preparation of the audit report
Corrective Action and Follow-up
- Correction and corrective action approach
- Root cause assessment
- Review of actions and evidence
- Verification of effectiveness and closure of the audit
Practical Internal Audit Exercise
- Review of a sample audit scenario
- Practical exercise in gathering and evaluating evidence
- Exercise in writing findings
- Preparation of a reporting and follow-up plan
Training Method
The training is delivered online. The subject presentations are supported by case studies, document reviews, audit scenarios and practical exercises in writing findings.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Which standard is the training based on?
The training is based on the OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 standard.
How is the training delivered?
The training is delivered online.
What is the duration of the training?
The total duration of the training is 24 hours.
Which audit role does this training focus on?
The training focuses on the role of an internal auditor who assesses halal food practices within the organisation.
Which practices are covered in the training?
Audit planning, gathering objective evidence, raising findings, reporting and corrective action follow-up are covered.
References
- OIC/SMIIC 1:2019
Training type: Technical Auditor
Category: Food Safety
Delivery method: Online
Duration: 24 hours