The compliance challenge

Training is one of the most commonly cited audit findings: either it has not happened, cannot be evidenced, or has not translated into practice on the floor.

Off-the-shelf courses rarely reference the site's own hazards, allergens, records or procedures, so staff struggle to apply them.

About this service

Training is developed around your operation and delivered at a level appropriate to the audience — operators, supervisors, technical staff or management.

Sessions use the site's own documents and examples, include practical exercises, and produce the attendance and assessment records needed for audit evidence.

Scope of support

  • Food safety and GMP induction training
  • Personal hygiene and PPE practices
  • Allergen awareness and cross-contact control
  • Cleaning and sanitation training
  • Foreign body control and glass and hard plastic procedures
  • HACCP awareness and CCP monitoring training
  • Traceability, withdrawal and recall training
  • Internal auditor training and mentoring
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action training
  • Food safety culture and behaviour-based sessions
  • Supervisor and management responsibility briefings
  • Refresher training and competency verification
  • Training needs analysis and training matrix development

How the consultancy works

  1. 1

    Needs analysis

    Map roles against required competencies and identify gaps.

  2. 2

    Design

    Tailor content to your process, hazards, documents and audience.

  3. 3

    Delivery

    Deliver on site or online, scheduled around production.

  4. 4

    Assessment

    Verify understanding through practical checks and questions.

  5. 5

    Evidence

    Issue attendance and assessment records for the training file.

  6. 6

    Review

    Assess on-floor effectiveness and plan refreshers.

Relevant standards

  • Training and competency clauses in BRCGS, FSSC 22000 and SQF
  • Food Standards Code skills and knowledge requirements

Who this suits

  • Sites with high staff turnover
  • Businesses building a training matrix from scratch
  • Sites addressing training-related audit findings
  • Teams needing internal auditor or technical development

Compliance and operational benefits

  • Training staff can apply to their actual tasks
  • Documented training evidence for audits
  • Improved record accuracy and hygiene practice
  • A structured training matrix and refresher schedule

Frequently asked questions