Course Summary

The BRCGS Global Standard for Agents & Brokers Issue 3 Sites course introduces agents, brokers, and those working with them to the scope, requirements, audit protocol, and certification process of the Standard. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to prepare for an audit, understand audit scope, duration, and reporting procedures, and the corrective action closure process.

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 scope of the Standard and which companies and products qualify for certification.
  • Learn the format and structure of the Standard’s requirements.
  • Identify the compliance requirements for each element of the Standard.
  • Prepare effectively for an audit to the Standard.
  • Understand audit scope, duration, and reporting procedures.
  • Understand the corrective action closure process.

Who Should attend:

  • Retailers
  • Technical Managers and personnel
  • Quality Managers and personnel
  • Importers and exporters of food products and foodservice staff

Pre-requisites:

  • To have carefully reviewed the Global Standard for Agents & Brokers (appendices & glossary included) before the course starts. You can download a free (locked PDF) copy of the standard here.
Program Outline:

Program Outline:

  • Welcome and scope of the Standard
  • Requirements of the Standard
  • Auditing and certification
  • Post-audit activities and BRCGS support
  • 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