Cost
£840 (+ VAT if based in UK)
Course materials, Exam and Certificate included in the fee.
Duration
3 days
9am to 5pm (UK London time)
Location
Online (Zoom)
If you require Face-to-Face training, please contact us to discuss your need.
Available public sessions
January 20-22, 2025
February 3-5, 2025
April 2-4, 2025
May 19-21, 2025
June 9-11, 2025
If you wish to organise a private session, please contact us to discuss your need.
Assessment
50 multi-choice questions
Online. Open book. At the end of the course.
Pass Mark 75%. Immediate results.
3 attempts allowed (included in the fee).
Certificate & Badge downloadable instantly.
Note: You do not have to take the exam if you don't need the official BRCGS qualification. You can choose to request instead a Certificate of Attendance. Your tutor will guide you through the process.
Course Summary
This course has been designed to enable Participants to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Packaging Materials Standard, including fundamental clauses and statements of intent, and how to undertake a BRCGS audit, including planning and reporting of the audit.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
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
Understand the protocol for audits to the Standard.
Who should attend
Current BRCGS Auditors
Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor for this standard and who already hold a Lead Assessor qualification
Consultants
Technical, Quality, Operations Managers and Team Leaders from sites who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the BRCGS Standards audit process
Internal audit personnel
Certification Body scheme managers
BRCGS Professionals
Pre-requisites
To have a 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.
Programme Outline
Day 1 | Welcome and introduction | Scope and format of the Standard | Requirements of the Standard
Day 2 | Requirements of the Standard (continued) | BRCGS Certification & Compliance Programme
Day 3 | Audit protocol | Course exam
Instructor credentials
This training course is delivered by experienced BRCGS ‘approved training partners’ (ATPs) and ‘approved virtual trainers’ (AVTs).
This is our lovely team of trainers.
How to book and pay
You can book your space directly on the website. Go to the booking section, click on the session of your choice and follow the instructions to pay by card. VAT will not be added at checkout if you're booking from outside of the UK.
If you want to pay on invoice, simply email us!
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Before the courseA few days before the course starts, participants are given access by email to the necessary pre-course information: formal enrolment link, Zoom meeting details, course materials and more. To ensure smooth online participation, the delegates need to make sure before the course starts that they have a stable internet connection, a fully charged device, and a working camera and microphone. If you have any questions at all in the run up to your course, feel free to get in touch.
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During the courseAt Ask Sonia Limited, we’re all about creating a positive, interactive and impactful learning experience. To help foster an open and friendly yet professional group atmosphere, we ask that, as much as possible, all participants keep their camera and microphone on during the Zoom sessions throughout the course. This helps everyone engage, ask questions, and contribute to discussions. It’s all part of making our sessions dynamic, interactive, and personal, so that you get the most out of your training! If you’re not completely confident in your spoken English, do not worry! Most of our trainers speak English as a second language, so we know how it feels to attend a live course in a language that’s not your first. We use Zoom’s automatic translation captions to support those students who need it, and it works wonderfully. Just let us know when you book if it is something you’d be interested in. If you are unable to join at the very start of a session, please have the courtesy to inform your trainer or to email us.
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After the courseIf you would like to keep in touch with us after the course, we’d love that! If we can be of further advice, guidance or support with your professional project, we will be delighted. Ask Sonia Limited is a small business. We take great pride in our very personable and caring approach to professional training. So don’t be a stranger, and don’t be shy.
What happens once your space has been booked
Cancellation and Refund Policy
We understand that sometimes life gets in the way, and we aim to be as flexible as possible. If you wish to reschedule your course, just send us an email as soon as possible. In most cases we are able and happy to move your booking at no extra cost. Where this might not be possible, we will discuss with you the options available in order to find the best solution to suit your needs.
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