I'm very new to this and do not yet have a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing (only have done level 3 HACCP recently). So BRC provider said maybe Auditor Training 3 days course might suit you better. Do you think if i get some practical training in within the organisation i am working at, together with understanding the standard, i can pass the lead auditor exam?
please let me know your thoughts.
thanks
sally
Consumer products isn't really my thing, but in general I'd expect the BRC Lead Auditor course to be targeted at experienced auditors/quality managers, so perhaps not an ideal introduction to auditing. There is a summary included in the attached document from BRCGS - see page 15.
Of particular note is perhaps the comment that: "Before the course you will need a working knowledge of quality management systems and auditing within the relevant manufacturing sector, and you must have completed a hazard and risk management course (minimum 2 days' duration)."
I'd take the training provider's recommendation and do the shorter course to start with, and build up your experience of quality management systems and of auditing before embarking on the lead auditor course, as the value you will get out of it is likely to be significantly limited without some experience in these areas.