BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Sites Training

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Recognition

BRCGS Approved Training

Training Format

  • Classroom
  • Virtual
  • In-house

Duration

Two Days
9am to 5pm

Public courses in New Zealand and Australia
Training Certification

BRCGS Certificate

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Course Overview

This BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Sites Training course gives participants a practical understanding of the general principles and requirements of the Standard. It is designed to help food businesses and site teams implement the BRCGS Food Safety Standard effectively, strengthen site compliance, and prepare more confidently for certification.

During the course, participants will discuss the activities that support a strong culture of compliance and learn what to expect throughout the certification audit process, including the actions needed before, during, and after the audit.

The training uses active learning and case study-based exercises to encourage critical thinking and show how sites can apply the Standard in practice.

As part of the course preparation, participants are required to read and review a copy of the BRCGS Standard, including the glossary, available as a free download from the BRCGS Store, along with the pre-course materials provided. A working knowledge of HACCP is recommended.

Participants are assessed by exam at the end of the course. This course forms part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.

Why BRCGS Sites Training Matters

If your organisation is working toward BRCGS certification, maintaining certification, or strengthening site capability, this course provides a solid and practical foundation.

The BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Sites Training course helps participants understand the general principles of the Standard, what is required for compliance, and what to expect throughout the certification process. It is designed to help sites prepare more effectively before the audit, respond more confidently during the audit, and support compliance after the audit.

For food professionals, this means more clarity, better preparation, and fewer surprises when certification time comes around.

What You’ll Learn in This Course

  • Explain what is required to comply with the requirements of the Standard
  • Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard

  • Describe what to expect from your BRCGS audit 

  • Prepare for an audit to the Standard
  • Apply resource tools available for compliance and support from BRCGS.

Course Investment

If your organisation is working toward BRCGS certification, maintaining certification, or strengthening site capability, this course provides a practical foundation.

The BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Sites Training course helps participants understand the general principles of the Standard, what is required for compliance, and what to expect throughout the certification process. It is designed to help sites prepare more effectively before the audit, respond more confidently during the audit, and support compliance after the audit.

For food professionals, this means more clarity, better preparation, and fewer surprises when certification time comes around.
Price: NZ$1450 per person (Plus GST where applicable)

What’s Included in This Course

  • Learning methods

  • Pre-course reading
  • Presentation and workbook
  • Videos
  • Practical exercises 
  • Live discussions
  • Links and resources
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  • Who is it for?

  • Technical Managers, Quality assurance Managers & personnel
  • Operation Managers
  • Importers and exporters of food products
  • Food service staff
  • Internal auditors and BRCGS Professionals and consultants
  • Anyone involved in implementing or managing product safety culture
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Assessment

exam at the end of the course. BRCGS course materials also show a 25-question exam with a 60% pass mark.

Certificate of Achievement

Completing this course you achieve BRCGS Certificate of Achievement.

5.0  Reviews

Our company's QA team recently attended an online full-day session hosted by Ray Haddad from Food Surety.  The topic was Product Food Safety Culture and this is an area which is often challenging to navigate.  Ray provided us with excellent industry insight.  His personable approach made the experience very enjoyable and the online format ran really smoothly.  We all took a lot of of this session.  I would highly recommend this course to any food/beverage manufacturing companies and will definitely be engaging Food Surety's services again!!!!
Katrina Jones
Group QA Manager
You will get more result than you expected. It is reliable, customized service. very professional in prep support and actual services. I would give them 7 stars if I could.

Teresa Bae
QA Assistant Manager
“I found Ray’s training one of the best sessions I attended in years.
Why do I say so?
The trainer is very knowledgeable and the training is tailored to the audience.
The training is thought provoking and incredibly well built.
In the current era, I must say, I found the best remote classroom setup.
Smooth, engaging, well supported.
I’d recommend any professionals working in the food safety industry to book your training today.
And I’d say this course should be a staple in a food professional development, beyond any specific requirement brought by a specific Standard’s requirements.”

Raffaela Dragani
QA Manager

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Ray Haddad

Ray is the Principal Trainer & Managing Director at Food Surety Limited. He has worked in the food industry in quality assurance roles, auditing, consulting, training, instructional design, workplace assessment and as an advisor in international food safety projects. This varied experience has given him a depth of understanding of the needs and the pain points among the different parties in the food industry.

Since 2007, Ray has built a proven track record conducting hundreds of audits including external third-party certification audits as an auditor/verifier recognised by the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). In addition, he has trained thousands of food professionals from government agencies, NGOs, academia and businesses across the whole supply chain from farm to fork and across the different sectors,  not only in New Zealand but in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Ray is driven by food professionals' experiences of light bulb moments and breakthroughs in their thinking. He enjoys supporting them protecting food for all.
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Susannah Roelofsz - Food Surety Senior Trainer & Technical Specialist

Susannah Roelofsz

Susannah Roelofsz is a Senior Trainer & Technical Specialist at Food Surety. She holds a Master of Science in Microbiology and brings 25 years of experience across scientific research, laboratory services, food manufacturing, food safety and quality auditing, training, and technical leadership. 

Susannah has conducted numerous first-, second-, and third-party audits, delivered extensive industry training, and worked closely with stakeholders across the food supply chain to strengthen compliance and capability. 

She is a third-party certification auditor for BRCGS, regulatory, and customer standards, with extensive practical experience across the food industry in New Zealand and Australia.

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Why choose Food Surety

Food Companies' systems and policies don't produce safe & suitable food, your team does!

Practical, applied training
We focus on helping participants understand what the BRCGS Standard means in practice, not just in theory.

Relevant for real food businesses
Our training is designed for professionals working in manufacturing, processing, packing, storage, packhouses and wider food supply chain environments across New Zealand and Australia. 

Stronger audit readiness 
This course helps your team understand what to expect before, during, and after the certification audit, so you can prepare with more confidence. 

Trusted BRCGS Training delivery 
We are BRCGS Approved Training Partners, we train sites, auditors, consultants, and retailers to BRCGS requirements with focus on behaviours, culture, team-based learning as well as case-based learning. 
Price: NZ$1450 per person (Plus GST where applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Sites Training course?

This course helps participants understand the general principles and requirements of the Standard and how to implement them on site.

Who is this BRCGS Standard training designed for?

It is suited to professionals from sites preparing for certification, maintaining certification, or supporting compliance with the BRCGS Food Safety Standard.

How long is the course?

The BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Site Training duration is 2 days.

Is there an exam?

Yes. Participants are assessed by exam at the end of the course. A 25-question exam with pass mark of 60%.

Do I need HACCP knowledge before attending BRCGS site training?

Yes. BRCGS advises that participants should have a working knowledge of HACCP before attending.

Do you offer this course in New Zealand and Australia?

Yes. Food Surety can position this course for public delivery in New Zealand and Australia in Virtual Classroom and Classroom formats.
Investing in your BRCGS Site Training will be one of your best investments!