Course Summary

This half-day course will equip you with practical knowledge of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques for identifying and mitigating food fraud risks in raw materials and supply chains, in line with BRCGS Standards requirements. It is delivered through workshop-led discussions and a practical case study analysis covering global standard requirements, supplier agents and brokers, and vulnerability assessment methodology.

You will be assessed through a course assignment. You will need to gain a 75% pass mark, with two attempts permitted. A certificate and digital badge are available for download immediately upon passing; a Certificate of Attendance is available as an alternative.

This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand vulnerability assessment requirements within BRCGS Standards
  • Define ‘food fraud’ and recognise its implications
  • Differentiate between vulnerability assessment, threat analysis critical control points, and food defence
  • Identify raw materials most susceptible to food fraud

Who should attend

  • Quality, technical, and purchasing personnel at manufacturing, storage, distribution, and retail facilities
  • Auditors and consultants
  • BRCGS Professionals

Pre-requisites

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

Program outline

  • Introduction to Course
  • Definitions
  • Global Standard Requirement
  • Supplier Agents and Brokers
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Case Study
  • Course Assessments
  • Course Close

Instructor Credentials

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

This is our lovely team of trainers.

Instructor Credentials

Assessment

  • Course assignment
  • Pass mark 75%
  • 2 attempts allowed
  • Certificate and digital badge issued immediately upon passing