Why You Should Enroll:
This is your opportunity to gain a head start on understanding the key changes in the new standard
while refreshing your knowledge of the requirements that remain the same. Whether you're preparing
for certification or aiming to sharpen your expertise, our courses offer a comprehensive overview.
Don't Miss Out!
Prepare early to ensure your team is equipped for the upcoming changes. Visit our website for
details and booking info
€350 / ZAR 5 500
Course Details
Course Duration
1 Day
Assessment
25 question exam; Pass mark 60%
Who should attend
Retailers
Consultants
Technical Managers and personnel
Quality Managers and personnel
Foodservice staff
Manufacturers
Internal audit personnel
HACCP team members
BRCGS Professionals
Course summary
This course will provide participants with details of the changes to format and content of the Standard, with a review of audit protocol and BRCGS expectations. It includes particular reference to the changes in order to better reflect the diversity of the Packaging industry and how this affects them. Participants will understand the requirements of Issue 7 to support in their audit preparation, the audit, non-conformities, corrective actions, root cause analysis and certificate issue.
Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based activities to
encourage critical thinking and help explain how sites will implement the Standard and how
auditors will audit against the Standard.
Key learning objectives
• Understanding the background and benefits of the Standard
• Outlining the details of the audit and certification programme
• Determining audit scope and planning the audit
• Understand what it is to have an audit, non-conformities and corrective actions
• How to report issues and use BRCGS resources.
Pre-Course Preparation
Participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store, in addition to the precourse materials provided.
€750 / ZAR 9 050
Course Details
Course Duration
2 Day
Assessment
25 question exam; Pass mark 60%
Who should attend
• Manufacturers
• Technical and Quality Managers
• Consultants and BRCGS Approved Training Providers.
Course summary
This course has been designed to enable participants to gain a full understanding of
the requirements of Issue 7, including the objectives of fundamental clauses and statements of intent.
Participants will learn how audits against the Standard operate including preparation, the audit, nonconformities,
corrective actions and certificate issue.
A good technical knowledge of the packaging industry is essential.
Key learning objectives
• Understanding the background and benefits of the Standard
• Outlining the details of the audit and certification programme
• Determining audit scope and planning the audit
• Understand what it is to have an audit, non-conformities and corrective actions
• How to report issues and use BRCGS resources.
Pre-Course Preparation
Participants should download and read a copy of Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7 before
attending this course.
€750 / ZAR 9050
Course Details
Course Duration
2 Days
Assessment
25 question exam; Pass mark 60%
Who should attend
Retailers
Consultants
Technical Managers and personnel
Quality Managers and personnel
Importers and exporters of food products
Foodservice staff
Operations Managers
Internal audit personnel
HACCP team members
BRCGS Professionals
Course summary
This course has been designed to enable participants to gain a full understanding of
the requirements of Issue 7, including the objectives of fundamental clauses and statements of intent.
Participants will learn how audits against the Standard operate including preparation, the audit, nonconformities,
corrective actions and certificate issue.
A good technical knowledge of the packaging industry is essential.
Key learning objectives
• Understanding the background and benefits of the Standard
• Outlining the details of the audit and certification programme
• Determining audit scope and planning the audit
• Understand what it is to have an audit, non-conformities and corrective actions
• How to report issues and use BRCGS resources.
Pre-Course Preparation
Participants should download and read a copy of Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7 before
attending this course.
€1050 / ZAR 12 000
Course Details
Course Duration
3 Days
Assessment
50 question exam; Pass mark 75%.
Who should attend
Consultants
Auditors
Internal audit personnel
Current BRCGS Auditors
Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor
Certification Body scheme managers
BRCGS Professionals
Course summary
This course has been designed to enable Participants to gain a full understanding
of the general principles of the requirements of the Standard, including fundamental clauses and
statements of intent, and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the
audit.
Key learning objectives
• 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; and
• understand the protocol for audits to the Standard.
Pre Course Preparations
Participants should download and read a copy of Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7 before
attending this course.
How to book
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Step 2
We will send you a pro forma invoice. Please ensure that all
course payments are made at least 7 days before
the training.
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Step 3
Following the payment, you will receive an
acceptance email from BRCGS Educate,
confirming your course registration.
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Step 4
All necessary training materials, the Virtual Zoom Course link, and the agenda will be shared with you via
email by our training coordinator.
