Cost
£235 (+ VAT if based in UK)
Course resources, Exam/Assessment and Certificate included in the fee.
Duration
1 day
9am to 5pm (UK time)
Location
Online (Zoom)
If you require Face-to-Face training, please contact us to discuss your need.
Available public sessions
Upon request => Join waiting list
If you wish to organise a private session, please contact us to discuss your need.
Assessment
Workplace Asssignment
Within 30 days.
Pass Mark 75%
2 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 BRCGS Environmental Monitoring Training course will provide participants with an understanding of the key components of an environmental monitoring programme to identify potential microbiological risks in production and open product areas; in addition to explaining different sampling methods and key elements of a corrective action procedure.
This is particularly useful when implementing an environmental monitoring programme based on the Global Standard for Food Safety requirements and industry best practices.
Key learning objectives
Understand the requirements of the Standard and key components of an environmental monitoring programme, including risk assessment, sampling location, target organisms, test methods, sample frequency,establishing control limits, appropriate corrective action, validation/ verification of the programme
Describe appropriate target organisms and identify suitable sampling locations
Explain different sampling methods
Explain appropriate corrective action for environmental monitoring failures
Develop an environmental monitoring programme based on Issue 8 requirements and industrybest practices
Who should attend
Auditors/ Consultants
Technical and quality personnel
Pre-requisites
There no particular pre-requisites stipulated by the BRCGS for this course :)
Programme Outline
Environmental monitoring overview
Designing the program
Implementing the program
Improving the program and the food safety management system
Work-based Environmental Monitoring Course Assessment
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!
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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