BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor Training
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor Training
This five-day BRCGS Lead Auditor course helps professionals understand requirements, assess compliance, and strengthen auditing skills.
Recognition
BRCGS Approved Training
Format
Classroom · Virtual
· In-house
Duration
Five Days
Locations
Australia-wide
Awarded
BRCGS Certification
Investment
A$3,150 / person
COURSE OVERVIEW
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor Training Overview
If you need to understand the BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 requirements in depth and audit against them with greater confidence, this five-day course is designed for you.
The BRCGS Lead Auditor course is a very thorough and advanced course that helps participants understand the protocol, the requirements of the BRCGS food safety standard, the audit process, and how to plan, conduct, and report an audit effectively.
This training is hands-on, comes with many case-studies and activities aimed at encouraging critical thinking. It means better judgement, stronger audit discipline, and more confidence when assessing sites against this globally recognised food safety standard.
To join this BRCGS Lead Auditor training course, participants should already have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing in the relevant manufacturing sector. A HACCP course of at least two days’ duration must also have been completed.
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, as well as the pre-course materials provided.
Participants will complete an exam at the end of the course. Successful completion of the course and exam forms part of the training needed to become a 3rd party BRCGS auditor with the remaining recognition steps to be arranged through a BRCGS-approved certification body.
Why Food Surety BRCGS Lead Auditor Training?
Achieving food safety compliance is challenging
Learn the “why,” “what,” and “how” of auditing following BRCGS Food Safety standard.
Hands-On Approach!
Expect interactive modules and discussions that empower you to apply auditing best practices in your own business operations.
BRCGS Training and certification
Food Surety is a BRCGS Approved Training Partner and this course is an official BRCGS course.
This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
Benefits of Food Surety’s BRCGS Food Safety Lead Auditor Course
- Industry-Proven Expertise: Our trainers bring years of practical experience in HACCP, food defense, and BRCGS and GFSI recognised standards compliant risk assessment.
- Engaging Learning Environment: We use interactive exercises and practical examples to keep learning effective and enjoyable.
- Flexible Learning Experience: Virtual and in-person delivery options to suit your schedule.
- Post-Course Support: Access ongoing guidance and resources to maintain and refine your risk management efforts.
Completing this BRCGS Lead Auditor Training, you will be able to:
- Describe auditing fundamentals and techniques
- Explain the steps to managing a BRCGS audit programme
- Assess compliance to the requirements of the BRCGS Standard and explain how compliance can be demonstrated to maintain food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity
- Describe the scope of companies and products covered by the Standard
- Describe steps to follow conducting a BRCGS audit including the preparation, planning, and reporting of the audit
- Utilise and explain resource tools available for compliance and beneficial support from BRCGS
What’s included?
Learning methods
- Presentation and workbook
- Videos
- Practical exercises on workplace related raw materials and processes
- Live discussions
- Links and resources
Who is it for?
- Auditors seeking deeper BRCGS audit capability
- Food safety and quality professionals involved in BRCGS systems
- Technical managers and QA leaders supporting certified sites
- Consultants supporting BRCGS implementation and audit readiness
- Professionals working toward the BRCGS auditor training pathway
Assessment
- Successfully completing this course and the end of course official exam, you will receive your formal BRCGS achievement certificate. This forms part of the training necessary to become a BRCGS auditor. The steps necessary to become a BRCGS 3rd party auditor must be arranged with a BRCGS-approved certification body.
Certificate of Achievement
Completing this course you achieve BRCGS Certificate of Achievement, it can be used toward your BRCGS Professional recognition.
Investment
Course investment
This investment in your auditors, technical managers and personnel, operation managers, quality assurance managers and compliance personnel, is a winning investment for your organisation.
Prevention is cheaper than the cure!
Per person
(If Applicable)
A$3,150
Group & in-house rates available
BRCGS Food standard Lead Auditor Courses Virtual & Classroom Dates Australia
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor Training
Mon. to Fri., 02 to 06 Nov. 2026
7:00am to 3:00pm (AEST)
Total price: A$2,800
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Meet your trainer.
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.
What other food professionals say about us.
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The Training session was really engaging and contained good examples and information.
Gurjeet Kaur
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Google Review
The auditing course was a genuinely insightful experience. The training broke down auditing into practical, real-world steps and really strengthened my understanding of audit planning, objective evidence gathering, and generating clear, defensible findings. It was an engaging and very worthwhile course. Highly recommended.
Christine Castro
★★★★★
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Really good examples and discussions by the group, very engaging.
Myrtle Videna
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Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for this BRCGS Lead Auditor course?
Participants should have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector. They must also have completed a HACCP course of at least two days’ duration.
Does completing this course make me a BRCGS auditor?
Successful completion of the course, including the exam, forms part of the training necessary to become a BRCGS auditor. The remaining steps in the pathway must be arranged through a BRCGS-approved certification body.
Do I need to complete any preparation before attending the course?
Yes. Participants are required to read and review a copy of the BRCGS Standard, including the glossary, as well as the pre-course materials provided before the training begins.
Is this BRCGS Lead Auditor course available in Virtual Classroom and Classroom formats?
Yes. Food Surety offers this course in both Virtual Classroom and Classroom formats, subject to scheduled dates and demand in New Zealand and Australia.
Is there an exam at the end of the course?
Yes. Participants are assessed by exam at the end of the course.
Is this BRCGS auditor training delivered in Australia?
Yes. Food Surety offers this course in both Virtual Classroom and Classroom formats, subject to scheduled dates and demand in New Zealand and Australia.
Not sure if this is the right BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety course for you? Get in touch and we will help you choose between Sites, Auditor, and Lead Auditor training.
Investing in your BRCGS Lead Auditor Training will be one of your best investments!