Course Summary

This one-day course will enable you to fully understand root cause analysis (RCA), recognise its importance, and apply it effectively when meeting BRCGS Standards requirements. It is delivered through workshop-led discussions and practical exercises covering RCA terminology, questioning methods, Five Whys Analysis, cause-and-effect diagramming and the Pareto Principle.

You will be assessed through an assignment-based assessment. You will need to gain a 75% pass mark, with two attempts permitted. A certificate and digital badge are available immediately upon passing; alternative attendance certificates are available upon request.

This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Define root cause analysis (RCA)
  • Understand difference between symptoms and RCA
  • Understand the role and importance of RCA in compliance with the BRCGS Standards
  • Explore some common methods for undertaking RCA
  • Be able to perform a RCA and document it effectively

Who should attend

  • Quality and safety personnel responsible for managing non-conformances and corrective actions
  • Consultants and auditors working with BRCGS Standards
  • BRCGS Professionals

Pre-requisites

  • There are no particular pre-requisites stipulated by the BRCGS for this course
Program Outline

Program Outline

  • Pre-Reading/ PreCourse Activity
  • Welcome, Communication & Housekeeping
  • Introduction to RCA and Terminology
  • RCA in the Standards
  • Overview of RCA
  • Team Identification/Analysis of data
  • Question & questioning techniques
  • 5 Why's Analysis
  • Cause and Effect Analysis
  • Pareto Principle
  • Preventive Action Plan
  • Work-based RCA Course Assessment

Instructor Credentials

This training course is delivered by experienced BRCGS ‘approved training partners’ (ATPs).

This is our lovely team of trainers.

Instructor Credentials

Assessment

  • Assignment-based assessment
  • Pass mark 75%
  • 2 attempts allowed
  • Certificate and digital badge issued immediately upon passing