The Global Standard for Storage & Distribution Issue 4, launched on 2nd November 2020, reflects best practices and facilitates a process of continual improvement through well-designed risk-based product safety management systems. It ensures the quality and safety of products during storage and distribution throughout the supply chain. This new Standard is specifically designed for logistics operations dealing with Food, Packaging, and Consumer Products.Duration2 Days, 09.00 – 18.00Who should attend? Existing auditors of Issue 3 of the Storage & Distribution standard Certification Body Scheme Managers Consultants Technical & Quality Managers from sites who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the Global Standard’s audit process and changes from Issue 3. Course objectivesThe intention of the course is to enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the principles and requirements of the Standard and changes from Issue 3, including fundamental clauses, and statements of intent. Delegates will also review how to undertake a Global Standards audit, including planning and reporting of the audit. At the end of the course, delegates will be able to: 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 Identify and explain changes to the Standard from Issue 3 – Issue 4 Utilise and understand the benefits of the BRCGS resources Course contentThis course is developed in modules and formatted for virtual or face to face learning. This blended approach reinforces understanding with individual and group activities including case study exercises and a post-course assessment.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course tutors have approved training providers, approved by BRCGS, CQI & IRCA and RSPH. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical knowledge across a wide range of sectors including food manufacturing, catering and retail.CertificationThis BRCGS course carries the following Assessment: 50 question exam: pass mark 75%. Delegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a BRCGS Certificate issued by the BRCGS.
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The new Global Standard for Storage & Distribution Issue 4 was launched on 2nd November 2020. It ensures the quality and safety of products during their storage and distribution throughout the supply chain. The new Standard is specifically designed for logistics operations dealing with Food, Packaging, and Consumer Products.Duration2 Days, 09.00 – 18.00Who should attend?Technical & Quality Managers and their teams from manufacturing, retailing, and BRCGS Professionals.Course objectivesThis two-day course will provide delegates with an in-depth understanding of the revisions to the format and content of Issue 4, including particular reference to the changes made in response to the issues and concerns of the logistics industry. The course is designed to equip delegates with the skills and knowledge to successfully implement Issue 4 of the standard at their site. At the end of the course, delegates will be able to: Identify the aims of the BRCGS scheme Explain how to meet the requirements if the Standard Describe what to expect from your BRCGS audit Utilise and understand the benefits of the BRCGS resources Course contentThe intention of the course is to enable delegates to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the Standard, and how to comply with the requirements. Delegates will also gain an understanding of what to expect during the process of certification, and actions needed prior to, during and after the audit. This course is developed in modules and formatted for virtual or face to face learning. This blended approach reinforces understanding with individual and group activities including case study exercises and a post-course assessment.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course tutors are approved training providers, approved by BRCGS. They are qualified and experienced with extensive practical knowledge across a wide range of sectors including food manufacturing, catering and retail.CertificationThis BRCGS course carries the following Assessment: 50 question exam: pass mark 75%. By understanding the requirements delegates successfully completing the course will be awarded a BRCGS Certificate issued by the BRCGS.
Build the practical skills and knowledge you need to develop an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) with this training course. Discover the actions, tools and techniques required to design, build and implement your OHSMS, including procedural and process information.Duration2 Days, 09.00 – 17.00Who should attend? People involved in planning and/or coordinating the design and implementation process for a system addressing occupational Health and Safety issues People who have been assigned the task of establishing or inheriting an OHSMS Decision makers in the implementation process Those wanting to understand the implementation process Course objectives Identify operational context that creates the baseline from which an OHSMS is created and developed Recognise cultural change and management issues, which play a role in the implementation process Establish the initial steps to be taken in developing an OHSMS Develop skills in the preparation of written procedures and required documentation Recognise the appropriate resources and capabilities necessary for maintaining an OHSMS Course content What is an OHSMS How to Implement & Improve an OHSMS The ISO 45001 model and an ISO 45001:2018 Standard Revision Overview Developing a Health & Safety policy Common features of an OHSMS Identifying Health & Safety risks Managing improvement actions Operational controls and emergency planning Training & communication Developing and maintaining OHSMS documentation Monitoring, measuring and reporting Auditing and management review Cultural change and implementation Maintaining an OHSMS to achieve continual improvement What are the benefitsThis course offers the practical and valuable knowledge and skills essential to design, implement and effectively use a Health and Safety management system.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersOur course leaders have extensive experience in Management Systems across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, service and professional organisations including Local, National and International Government. This wide experience enables them to make the course more interesting by using their relevant examples and case studies during workshop discussions. Our team of staff has extensive experience of working across cultural boundaries, through their work in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia and the Americas.CertificationAll delegates will be awarded a certificate verifying attendance and completion of the course.
This 2 day internationally recognised training program is designed for those people who require working understanding of the techniques and principles of Lean 6 Sigma.Duration2 Days, 9.00-16.00 (including an exam on day 2)Who should attend?Lean Six Sigma is used across all sectors and all different sizes of business. Manufacturing Health Services Financial Services Retail Government Services Education Oil and Gas Services Logistics and Supply Chain Services Lean 6 Sigma Yellow Belt dives deeper into Lean tools and techniques and starts looking into Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) and is intended for those who would assist and participate in process improvement activities. This can include workers who physically work on the job, after all who knows better that the person / people using the process day in, day out? The ‘Yellow Belt’ would normally assist the Green or Black Belt who are usually the project lead.Course objectivesLean Six Sigma provides a comprehensive and proven approach for the positive transformation of any organization by using the principles, methods, tools, and techniques to improve the key processes that make up the organization. Lean Six Sigma specifically offers the following benefits: Improved Quality of products and services Lower amounts of defects, scrap, and rework Improved delivery times Reduced waiting times Reduced costs Improved customer satisfaction Improved employee morale Course content Recap basic tools covered in White Belt – Delegates DO NOT have to complete White Belt to commence Yellow Belt as all topics are covered 5s, 8 Wastes, Visualization, Standardization Kaizen Activities / Plan, Do, Check, Act (Adjust) Process flow / Value Stream Mapping Introduction: Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control (DMAIC) Benefits of data driven decision making 7 Quality Tools What are the benefitsIn order to demonstrate a good understanding of the topics discussed, there is an examination on Day 2 of this course. This is a multi-choice open book exam. On successful completion, delegates can call themselves certified Lean 6 Sigma Yellow Belts. Having a large percentage of the workforce trained to Yellow Belt will allow the organization to become pro-active in applying continuous improvement to make their processes Safer, Easier, Better, Faster and Cheaper resulting in improved customer satisfaction and business stability.In-House CoursesOffering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.Style of Delivery and Course LeadersThis course is delivered in partnership with Lean 6 Services. Our course leaders have extensive industrial experience. They are qualified and experienced Process / Operational Managers with extensive practical management experience across a wide range of sectors including manufacturing, finance, pharmaceuticals, local and national government. We have extensive experience working across cultural boundaries, through our work in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the AmericasCertificationDelegates successfully completing the course will be awarded an ILSSI (International Lean Six Sigma Institute) Accredited training certificate.
