Level 3 Audit and Inspection Skills
Effective auditing and inspection skills for supervisors, managers, internal auditors and enforcement staff — with the emphasis on practical workplace audit skills. Open courses £170.
- Open courses £170
- 30-question exam · pass 18/30
- Focus on practical audit skills
- In-house training available for 4+
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Course details
Everything you need to know before booking
Who’s it for?
This qualification is aimed at supervisors, team leaders and line managers working in the food industry where verification, auditing or inspection is undertaken. This includes internal or 3rd party auditors, enforcement officers and persons responsible for verifying HACCP, with the main emphasis of the qualification being on practical inspection and audit skills in the workplace. We recommend that you have suitable technical knowledge of the procedures which will be subject to audit/inspection and have a similar level of food hygiene training as the Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety. Arrangements are in place for special needs.
What’s it about?
The Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection Skills covers the core skills needed to audit and inspect effectively.
- Types of audits and inspection
- The inspection process
- Analysis and report writing
How is it assessed?
There is a one-hour 30-question multiple-choice test at the end of the day and you need 18 out of 30 to pass (or 24 out of 30 for a merit). Following the course you will be sent a Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection Skills certificate.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Exam
- 30 questions / 1 hour
- Pass mark
- 18 / 30
- Merit
- 24 / 30
What will I get out of it?
You will know how to carry out effective audits or inspections. Your knowledge will include the purpose of audits/inspections, benefits and limitations, the auditing/inspection cycle, check lists, data gathering, analysis and interpretation and reports.
- Plan and carry out effective audits
- Use checklists and gather evidence
- Analyse findings and write clear reports
- Verify HACCP and food safety procedures
Train your team together
Need to train 4 or more people?
We can also hold courses at your premises. If you have 4 or more people to train and a suitable room, you could save money.
FAQs
Common questions before you book
Supervisors, managers, internal/third-party auditors, enforcement officers and anyone responsible for verifying HACCP.
We recommend technical knowledge of the procedures being audited and a similar level of food hygiene training as Level 3 Supervising Food Safety.
Pass is 18/30. Merit is 24/30.
Yes. With 4 or more learners and a suitable room, an on-site course could save money.
Open courses cost £170 per person.
Book or enquire
Ready to book Level 3 Audit and Inspection Skills?
Tell us how many people you need to train, and whether you prefer an open course or on-site training. We’ll get back to you quickly with next steps.
- Open course · £170 per person
- On-site options for teams of 4+
- Expert trainers · UK-wide delivery
- Phone 01442 877322
- Email hello@saferfoodscores.co.uk
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