Course Summary

The BRCGS Packaging Materials Issue 7 Auditor course provides participants with an understanding of the general principles of the Standard, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent, and how to conduct a BRCGS audit, including audit planning and reporting.

You will be assessed through a 50-question exam, with a pass mark of 75% 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

  • Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard.
  • Know what is required to comply with the Standard’s requirements.
  • Prepare for an audit to the Standard.
  • Understand the protocol for audits to the Standard.

Who should attend

  • Current BRCGS Auditors
  • Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor with an existing Lead Assessor qualification
  • Consultants
  • Technical, Quality, and Operations Managers and Team Leaders
  • Internal audit personnel
  • Certification Body scheme managers
  • BRCGS Professionals

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

Program Outline

  • Welcome and introduction
  • Scope and format of the Standard
  • Requirements of the Standard
  • Requirements of the Standard (continued)
  • BRCGS Certification & Compliance Programme
  • Audit protocol
  • BRCGS compliance and support
  • Auditor requirements
  • Practical exercises
  • Course exam

Instructor Credentials

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

Instructor Credentials

Assessment:

  • 50-question multiple-choice exam
  • Online, open-book format
  • Pass mark 75%
  • 3 attempts allowed
  • Certificate and digital badge issued immediately upon passing