Course Summary

The BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 Sites course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the Standard, including fundamental clauses and audit operations covering preparation, non-conformities, corrective actions, and certification.

You will be assessed through a 25-question exam, with a pass mark of 60% and three attempts permitted. A certificate and digital badge are issued immediately upon passing.

This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the Standard’s background and benefits.
  • Outline the audit and certification programme.
  • Determine audit scope and planning procedures.
  • Understand audit processes, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
  • Learn to report issues and access BRCGS resources.

Who should attend

  • Manufacturers
  • Technical and Quality Managers
  • Consultants and BRCGS Approved Training Providers

Pre-requisites:

  • Good technical knowledge of the packaging industry is essential.
  • To have carefully reviewed the Packaging Materials standard (appendices & glossary included) before the course starts. You can download a free (locked PDF) copy of the standard here.

Program Outline

  • Welcome and introduction
  • Scope and format of the Standard
  • Requirements of the Standard
  • Requirements of the Standard (continued)
  • BRCGS Certification & Compliance Programme
  • Course exam

Instructor Credentials:

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

Instructor Credentials:

Assessment:

  • 25-question multiple-choice exam
  • Online, open-book format
  • Pass mark 60%
  • 3 attempts allowed
  • Certificate and digital badge issued immediately upon passing