Cost
£899 (+ VAT if based in UK)
Course resources, Exam/Assessment and Certificate included in the fee.
Duration
3 days
12 to 5pm (UK time) live online + 3 hrs homework assignments per day
Location
Online (Zoom)
If you require Face-to-Face training, please contact us to discuss your need.
Available public sessions
October 27-29, 2025
January 28-30, 2026
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
The intention of this BRCGS Storage & Distribution Issue 4 Auditor Training course is 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.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
Key learning objectives
List the aims of the BRCGS scheme
Describe the format, scope and structure of the Standards
Effectively audit the requirements of the Standard
Complete the BRCGS audit and write the audit report
Utilise and understand the benefits of the BRCGS resources
Who should attend
New BRCGS auditors (who already hold a Lead Assessor qualification)
Consultants
Technical & Quality managers from sites who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the Global Standards audit process
Pre-requisites
To have carefully reviewed the Storage & DIstribution 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)
Day 3 | Audit protocol | BRCGS Certification & Compliance Programme | 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!
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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