BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4: Auditor Training | Virtual | 3 Days

Format: Virtual (Live Online) via Google Meet
Duration: 3 Days
Trainer: Rob Low – Approved BRCGS ATP & AVT
Certificate: Official BRCGS Auditor Training Certificate (upon successful completion)

🎓 Course Overview

This BRCGS Auditor Training course is designed for professionals involved in auditing BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4 either internally, as second-party auditors, or within a certification body.

Over three intensive virtual training days, participants will develop the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to carry out effective audits of Consumer Products systems against the requirements of BRCGS Issue 4.

Delivered live online by Rob Low, an Approved Training Partner (ATP) and Approved Virtual Trainer (AVT), this course uses official BRCGS training materials, interactive sessions, and audit scenarios to deepen your audit competence.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the full requirements of BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 4

• Identify and interpret non-conformities based on risk and compliance expectations

• Apply audit techniques and best practices

• Conduct all stages of the audit process: planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up

• Understand auditor responsibilities, objectivity, and evidence gathering

• Prepare for audit scenarios, questioning, and effective communication during audits

📦 Course Modules Include:

• BRCGS overview and Issue 4 structure

• Risk-based approach and product types

• Internal and external audit protocols

• Audit techniques and planning

• Evaluating compliance and reporting findings

• Case studies and audit exercises

• Assessment and continuous evaluation

🧑‍💻 Who Should Attend?

Ideal for:

• Internal Auditors in Consumer Products sectors

• Auditors working with or planning to join Certification Bodies

• Consultants supporting BRCGS compliance

• Technical, QA, and Regulatory Professionals involved in audits

• Anyone seeking progression toward Lead Auditor qualification

🛠️ Pre-requisites

Participants should have:

• A solid understanding of BRCGS Consumer Products Standard (Issue 4)

• Some knowledge of auditing techniques (e.g., ISO 19011) is beneficial

• Completion of the Understanding the Requirements course is strongly recommended

📜 Certification

Participants will receive an official BRCGS Auditor Training Certificate upon:

• Full attendance

• Participation in exercises

• Completion of continuous assessment and final evaluation

This certificate demonstrates auditor competency as part of BRCGS’s training pathway.

⚠️ Important Note

This course uses official BRCGS materials and is delivered only by a certified ATP/AVT trainer. Successful completion provides a globally recognised credential through the BRCGS Academy.

❓Need to Train a Team?

Contact us to discuss in-house delivery or group rates for QA departments, suppliers, or multi-site operations.

🎯 Build your auditing confidence and competence—enrol today and get certified.