PECB Certified Course: ISO 22000 Lead Auditor

Develop the competence to plan and lead audits of food safety management systems.

This advanced course applies recognised audit practices to ISO 22000. It develops skills in audit planning, evidence collection, evaluation of food-safety controls, nonconformity reporting, audit closure and management of an FSMS audit programme.

Course at a glance

• Provider and awarding body: PECB.
• Learning format: PECB Self-Study (official course materials).
• Language: English.
• Level: Lead Auditor.
• Examination and certification-application cycle: 12 months from purchase for the first examination attempt, the included free retake if needed, and the certification application.

What this course includes

• More than 450 pages of official PECB instructional materials containing explanations, guidance and practical examples.
• The first examination attempt and one free retake.
• The certification-application fee and the first year of the Annual Maintenance Fee, where applicable.
• A course-completion attestation worth 31 CPD credits, separate from the PECB professional credential.

What you will learn

After completing the course, the learner should be able to:

• interpret ISO 22000 requirements as an auditor;
• evaluate FSMS conformity using objective evidence;
• plan, conduct and close an ISO 22000 audit;
• lead audit activities and manage an FSMS audit programme.

Who this course is for

• Auditors intending to conduct or lead ISO 22000 audits.
• Managers and consultants responsible for food-safety assurance.
• Food-safety experts preparing organisations for FSMS audits.

Prerequisites: Participants should understand food-safety concepts and have sound knowledge of FSMS audit principles.

Course outline

• Introduction to the food safety management system (FSMS) and ISO 22000
• Audit principles and the preparation for and initiation of an audit
• On-site audit activities
• Closing of the audit
• Certification exam

Exam and credential pathway

The exam assesses FSMS principles and ISO 22000 requirements together with audit preparation, execution, closure and audit-program management.

Passing the exam permits application for an eligible PECB ISO 22000 Auditor credential. Professional experience and verified FSMS audit activity determine the credential tier; passing alone does not award the Lead Auditor title.

Course completion, examination success, certification application and credential issuance are separate stages; the credential is not issued automatically.

For official course details, see the PECB ISO 22000 Lead Auditor page.

Access and activation

The 12-month period for the first examination, included free retake and certification application begins on the purchase date.

Each order covers one learner. Wadi Solutions begins processing the PECB registration within one business day, and activation details are sent to the learner's email. Required enrolment details are shared with PECB for activation.

Continue your learning path

• ISO 22000 Foundation
• ISO 22000 Lead Implementer

Explore ISO 22000 — Food safety courses to see the available options.

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