Our comprehensive one-day virtual training course is specifically designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to confidently audit against the BRCGS Global Standard for Agents and Brokers Issue 3. Through intensive, hands-on training, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the standard’s requirements, from fundamental principles to complex compliance issues. You’ll learn proven audit preparation techniques, develop strong assessment skills, and master the complete audit protocol to ensure consistent and effective evaluations.
This course delivers an in-depth and practical understanding of the Global Standard for Agents and Brokers Issue 3, ensuring that prospective auditors are fully prepared for their role. You’ll explore the format and detailed requirements of the Standard through real-world examples and interactive discussions. The training covers everything from initial audit preparation to post-audit activities, including documentation requirements, compliance assessment methods, and proper reporting procedures. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and competence to conduct thorough, professional audits that meet BRCGS requirements.
Purpose
The purpose of this course is to instruct participants how to effectively audit the Global Standard for Agents and Brokers Issue 3.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- List the aims of the BRCGS scheme.
- Be able to describe the scope of companies and products covered by the standard
- Know what is required to comply with the requirements of the standard
- Be able to prepare for an audit to the standard
- Understand the protocol for audits to the standard
Who should attend?
This training is designed for Technical Managers, Quality Managers and members of the Internal Audit team. It is also useful for BRCGS auditors who wish to add this Standard to their audit capabilities.
Course facilitator: This course is personally trained by Amanda Evans-Lara who is a BRCGS Approved Virtual Trainer and BRCGS Approved Training Partner with over 30 years’ experience in food safety.
Prerequisite: Before the course it is recommended that you read and review a copy of the Standard. A free copy is available for download from the BRCGS Store.
Delivery: Virtual Live (face-to-face)
Duration: 1 day
Assessment: At the end of the course you will be assessed with an exam. A total score of 75% or over is required to receive a Pass grade.
Award: BRCGS Certificate of Achievement (with exam pass) OR BRCGS Certificate of Attendance
Requirements: A stable internet connection that is capable of streaming video and audio, a webcam and microphone.
Note: This is virtual training. It is two-way interactive and live via video and sound.
