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BRCGS Packaging

Issue 6 to 7 Conversion for Auditors

Virtual | Instructor led

Ask Sonia Limited Course

Cost

£570 (+ VAT if based in UK)

Course materials, Exam and Certificate included in the fee.

Duration

​2 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 20-21, 2025

  • February 3-4, 2025

  • April 2-3, 2025

  • May 19-20, 2025

  • June 9-10, 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 will provide auditors who have audited against Issue 6 of the Packaging Materials Standard 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. This will also be an opportunity to effect calibration of auditors to ensure the effectiveness and consistency of audits against the Standard to BRCGS requirements.


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

  • Explain the requirements of the Standard

  • Identify and explain the changes to the Standard from Issue 6

  • Assess compliance to the requirements of the Standard and explain how compliance can be demonstrated to maintain product safety, legality and quality

  • Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard

  • Describe steps to conduct a BRCGS audit including the preparation, planning, and reporting of the audit

  • Explain resource tools available for compliance and support from BRCGS

​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.

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Programme Outline

Day 1  | Welcome and introduction | Changes to Scope, format and Requirements of the Standard


Day 2 | Changes to the Requirements of the Standard (continued) | Changes to the 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.

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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! 

  • Before the course
    A 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.
  • During the course
    At 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.
  • After the course
    If 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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