Food Safety
The LICQual ISO 22000:2018 FSMS Foundation Course provides learners with comprehensive knowledge of food safety management systems (FSMS) based on the ISO 22000:2018 standard. This course equips learners with the skills to understand, evaluate, and audit FSMS processes, ensuring organizations maintain high standards of food safety, compliance, and risk management.
Through the ISO 22000 Food Safety Training, learners explore the structure, principles, and requirements of ISO 22000:2018. The course covers essential topics including hazard analysis, risk-based thinking, operational controls, and continual improvement processes, providing learners with practical techniques to assess FSMS performance effectively.
The ISO 22000 FSMS Foundation Course emphasizes audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up, enabling learners to identify non-conformities, recommend corrective actions, and support organizational food safety objectives. Ethical auditing practices, documentation review, and verification techniques are also key aspects of this training. This ISO 22000 Online Training empowers learners to strengthen food safety practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance organizational resilience, offering a strong foundation for further development in FSMS auditing.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual ISO 22000:2018 FSMS Foundation Course
Total Units
6
Total Credits
40
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2201335
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual ISO 22000:2018 FSMS Foundation Course applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201335-1 |
Introduction to ISO 22000:2018 and FSMS Principles |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2201335-2 |
Food Safety Hazards and Risk Management |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2201335-3 |
Principles of FSMS Auditing |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2201335-4 |
Audit Planning and Preparation |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2201335-5 |
Conducting FSMS Audits |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2201335-6 |
Audit Reporting, Follow-up, and Continual Improvement |
6 |
18 |
By the end of this course, Applicants will be able to:
Introduction to ISO 22000:2018 and FSMS Principles
- Explain the purpose and scope of ISO 22000:2018 in food safety management.
- Describe the core principles and concepts of FSMS.
- Identify the benefits of implementing an effective FSMS within organizations.
- Define key terminology and frameworks used in ISO 22000:2018.
- Analyze the relationship between FSMS and organizational objectives.
- Recognize roles and responsibilities in FSMS implementation and auditing.
Food Safety Hazards and Risk Management
- Identify biological, chemical, and physical hazards in food production and supply chains.
- Apply risk assessment methods to prioritize food safety hazards.
- Explain hazard control measures and preventive strategies in FSMS.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of HACCP principles in managing food safety risks.
- Demonstrate understanding of critical control points (CCPs) and monitoring procedures.
- Develop competence in mitigating potential food safety incidents.
Principles of FSMS Auditing
- Define auditing concepts in the context of ISO 22000:2018.
- Differentiate between internal, second-party, and external audits.
- Describe the audit process, including planning, scope, and objectives.
- Apply ethical and professional responsibilities.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of FSMS implementation through audits.
- Identify common challenges and best practices in FSMS auditing.
Audit Planning and Preparation
- Develop audit plans, checklists, and schedules for FSMS audits.
- Prioritize audit activities using risk-based approaches.
- Collect and review FSMS documentation relevant to compliance.
- Prepare for site inspections and hazard verification.
- Plan and conduct interviews to gather audit evidence.
- Assess potential risks and mitigation strategies prior to audits.
Conducting FSMS Audits
- Execute on-site audits systematically and professionally.
- Collect, document, and evaluate audit evidence accurately.
- Conduct interviews and observe FSMS operations to verify compliance.
- Identify non-conformities and opportunities for improvement.
- Communicate audit findings effectively to management and stakeholders.
- Ensure audit activities comply with ISO 22000:2018 principles and guidelines.
Audit Reporting, Follow-up, and Continual Improvement
- Structure comprehensive FSMS audit reports.
- Document findings, observations, and audit conclusions clearly.
- Present audit outcomes effectively to relevant stakeholders.
- Plan and monitor corrective actions and follow-up activities.
- Link audit results to food safety performance and compliance.
- Promote continual improvement in FSMS processes and organizational practices.
This course is ideal for:
- Occupational Health and Safety Managers: Professionals implementing ISO 22000 FSMS standards to manage food safety and compliance.
- Compliance and Governance Officers: Individuals ensuring organizational food safety management aligns with ISO 22000:2018 requirements.
- FSMS Consultants: Professionals supporting organizations in developing food safety frameworks, hazard analysis, and continual improvement.
- Project Managers: Managers overseeing projects with potential food safety risks, requiring hazard identification and control skills.
- Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental Professionals: Staff integrating FSMS into operational processes for compliance and safety.
- Senior Managers and Executives: Decision-makers aiming to strengthen organizational food safety culture and resilience.
- Technical and Operational Staff: Employees involved in FSMS documentation, hazard control, and operational safety.
- Food Safety Risk Assessors: Professionals responsible for evaluating food safety hazards and ensuring compliance.
- Corporate Sustainability and Business Continuity Professionals: Staff managing FSMS practices to reduce risk and ensure resilience.
- Professionals Seeking International Recognition: Anyone aiming to gain credible expertise in ISO 22000 FSMS auditing and boost career opportunities globally.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
