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ISO 22000 Lead Auditor Course
Enroll in our 4 day ISO 22000 lead auditor course – Instructor-led online course.
Course Instructor
Course Information
Estimated Time
4 Day
Categories
FSMS
EMS COURSE PROGRAM
Introduction
CL.1 Scope
CL. 2 Normative References
CL. 3 Terms and conditions
CL. 4 Principles of Auditing
CL. 5 Managing an Audit Program
CL. 6 Performing an Audit
Audit Plan Sample
ISO 19011:2018 Overall AU Exercise 1
CL. 6 Performing and Audit Continued
CL. 7 Determining Auditor Competence
ISO 19011:2011 Overall AU Exercise 2
Examination
Introduction
CL. 1 Scope
CL. 2 Normative References
CL. 3 Terms and conditions
CL. 4 Principles of Auditing
CL. 5 Managing an Audit Program
CL. 6 Performing an Audit
Audit Plan Sample
ISO 19011:2018 Overall AU Exercise 1
Cl. 6 Performing and Audit Continued
CL. 7 Determining Auditor Competence
ISO 19011:2011 Overall AU Exercise 2
Examination
CL. 8 Operations
CL. 9 Performance Evaluation
CL. 10 Improvements
Examinations
CL. 1 Scope
CL. 2 Normative References
CL. 3 Terms and conditions
CL. 4 Context of the Organization
CL. 5 Leadership
CL. 6 Planning
CL. 7 Support
4 Day ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Course is an Exemplar Global certified and competency-based four day course that focuses on the role of an auditor in leading teams for an audit of a management system using ISO 19011:2018 Standard Guidelines to evaluate the level of conformance of organizational FSMS processes against the requirements of the ISO 22000:2018 Standard. The course builds upon the knowledge gained from “3 day Internal Auditor” course and augments the understanding and intent of guidelines of the ISO 19011:2018 Standard related to leading audit teams. It explains the roles, responsibilities, functions and accountabilities of a lead auditor – from audit initiation stage through the audit follow-up stage – with the use of real life case studies applicable to various business and industry sectors. The auditing approach can be applied for leading internal audits, supplier audits, customer-initiated audits and accreditation/certification audits. This course covers competencies FS (2 day food safety management requirements), AU (1 day auditing) and TL (1 day Team Lead), which can be taken consecutively or simultaneously.
This ISO 22000 lead auditor online course equips participants to lead internal audits, supplier audits, customer-initiated audits, and accreditation/certification audits. The course covers key competencies: FS (two-day food safety management requirements), AU (one-day auditing), and TL (one-day Team Lead), which can be taken consecutively or simultaneously, depending on participant needs.
Whether you’re pursuing a career as a lead auditor or looking to enhance your auditing expertise, this course offers a flexible and practical approach to mastering ISO 22000 requirements.
The auditing approach can be applied for internal auditing, supplier auditing, customer-initiated auditing and accreditation/certification auditing as an auditor. This course covers competencies FS (2 day food safety management system requirements) and AU (1 day auditing) that can be taken consecutively or simultaneously.
Learning Objectives for ISO 22000 Lead Auditor
- Understand how to establish audit objectives/scope and criteria in various business/industry sectors;
- Understand the formation of an audit team based on competence, independence and applicable legal requirements;
- Select applicable audit methods – including on-site and remote;
- Understand how to develop an individual/overall risk-based audit plan/schedule;
- Understand and lead communications with the audit team throughout the audit;
- Learn the purpose, value and methodology of leading effective opening and closing meetings;
- Understand organizing and directing team members for effective and efficient audit outcomes against schedule, criteria and objectives; Understand how to lead teams to reach consensus on audit findings;
- Understand the preparation and completion of an audit report that is completely objective;
- Understand the process of leading follow-ups aimed at findings of non-conformance that could include corrective action requests, OFI, verification of actions or security of information; and,
- Understand the compliance with various applicable regulations, legal requirements and industry codes of practice in relation to management system conformance
Who Should Take This Course?
- Anyone entering an environmental management-related career
- Food Safety Managers, Coordinators and Consultants
- Senior Management personnel who direct and control organizations
- Human Resources/Course professionals
- Engineers, technicians and technologists
- Supervisors, Foremen and Lead Hands
- Laboratory, Testing and Inspection professionals
- Reliability and Statisticians
- Anyone seeking advanced knowledge of the ISO 22000:2018 Standard
- Auditors seeking accreditation to become external auditors employed by FSMS registrars
- Internal auditors seeking to advance knowledge of ISO 22000 Standard requirements
Participant competencies are evaluated using value-driven with combination of multiple questions, short/long answer questions, scenarios and examinations on Days 2, 3 and 4. Participants who successfully demonstrate competence during this course will receive a Certificate of Attainment covering the following Exemplar Global knowledge competency units:
- Exemplar Global – FS: Food Safety Management Systems (RTP)
- Exemplar Global – AU: Management Systems Auditing
- Exemplar Global – TL: Leading Management Systems Audit Teams
Participants not deemed competent are issued Certificates of Attendance and provided the opportunity to retake the mandatory competencies previously missed.
Participants receive a package that consists of ISO 22000 Standard-related interpretation materials, process models for each sub-clause, relevant auditing scenarios, practical case studies and other value-added supporting materials.
- A computer running windows 8 or windows 10 or macOS X with macOS 10.9 or later.
- Windows (Internet browsers): Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
- Mac (Internet browsers): Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- Speakers, a microphone and webcam (required for Zoom or Microsoft Teams usage and for examination)
Jack Sekhon, course instructor, holds, is a member of or has the following experience:
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering
- Registered Professional Engineer P. Eng (Chemical)
- Member of the Fellow Engineers Canada (F.E.C)
- First Class Power Engineer
- Canadian Certified HACCP Professional (CCHP)
- RABQSA QMS/EMS/OHSMS Lead Auditor
- Former BSI QMS/EMS/OHSMS Lead Auditor
- JSA Inc. QMS/EMS/OHSMS/IATF 16949/FSMS/BCMS Trainer
- Former QMI/SAI Global QMS/EMS/ OHSMS Lead Auditor
- Former CSA QMS/EMS/OHSMS Trainer
- Former BSI QMS/EMS/OHSMS Trainer
- Qualified Six Sigma/Lean Practitioner
- 25 years of experience in QMS/EMS/OHSMS consulting
- 15 years of experience in OHS and environmental compliance evaluation
- 3 years of consulting experience in ISO 17025, ISO 13485, and ISO 22000