BRCGS Environmental Monitoring

Course introduction

You'll learn about the key components of an environmental monitoring programme to identify potential microbiological risks in production and open product areas; in addition to explaining different sampling methods and key elements of a corrective action procedure.

This is particularly useful when implementing an environmental monitoring programme based on the Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8 requirements and industry best practices.

Who is the course for?

This course would suit Auditors/ Consultants and Technical and Quality personnel.

What will delegates take away?

At the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Understand Issue 8 requirements and key components of an environmental monitoring programme, including risk assessment, sampling location, target organisms, test methods, sample frequency, establishing control limits, appropriate corrective action, validation/ verification of the programme
• Describe appropriate target organisms and identify suitable sampling locations
• Explain different sampling methods
• Explain appropriate corrective action for environmental monitoring failures
•  Develop an environmental monitoring programme based on Issue 8 requirements and industry best practices.

Assessment: Course assignment – workplace assessment; Pass mark 75%.