"ISO 22000:2005 Lead Auditor" course focuses on teaching students an effective approach for auditing food safety management systems. The primary objective of this training course is to instruct food safety auditors in the principles and practices specific to auditing for conformance with ISO 22000:2005, including planning and preparation of the audit, audit practices, and reporting audit findings. Experienced instructors guide students through 3rd Party audits that are required for a management system based on ISO 22000:2005. Students gain necessary auditing skills through a balance of formal classroom tutorials, group workshops, and open forum discussions.

Understand the concepts and requirements of ISO 22000:2005

Understand national/international food safety legislation

Understand HACCP principles based on Codex Alimentarius

Understand the roles and responsibilities of the auditor

Apply ISO 19011:2002 and ISO/TS 22003:2007 definitions, concepts, and guidelines

Recognize the principles, practices, and types of audits

Conduct all phases of an external audit (plan, execute, report, record, follow-up, closure)

Prepare and present effective reports

Students receive comprehensive course manuals with reference materials, including:

Copy of ISO 22000:2005

Copy of ISO 19011:2002

Managers planning the implementation of ISO 22000:2005

Anyone who may be involved in either the support or actual implementation of a food safety management system or HACCP-based system

Managers or other personnel tasked with managing a food safety management system

Individuals interested in conducting first-party, second-party, and third-party audits based on ISO 22000:2005

Food safety consultants

It is recommended that students have some prior knowledge of ISO 22000:2005 or food safety management systems.