| Approx Course Duration *: | Equivalent to 32 Hours (4 days full-time study) |
| Access to Course Content: | 18 Months from the date of enrolment |
| Qualification/s: | Lead Auditor ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems |
| Competency Units: |
Exemplar Global (AU) Management Systems Auditing
Exemplar Global (TL) Lead Audit Teams Exemplar Global (FS) Food Safety Management Systems |
| CPD Hours: | 32 Continuing Professional Development Hours |
ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management Systems
Step into the world of food safety with confidence. Our ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor Course is designed for professionals across the global food supply chain who are ready to lead, audit, and improve food safety systems with precision.
Whether you're overseeing production, managing suppliers, or auditing service providers, this course provides the comprehensive skills and knowledge required to become a trusted food safety auditor in any food sector.
What You’ll Learn
- Master the ISO 22000:2018 Standard — Understand the structure, principles, and clauses of the ISO 22000 standard, including the High-Level Structure (HLS), risk-based thinking, and the PDCA cycle — all tailored for food safety.
- Conduct Effective Audits — Gain audit-ready skills aligned with ISO 19011. Learn how to plan, lead, conduct, and report on internal and external audits that evaluate conformance and drive improvements.
- Apply FSMS Principles with Confidence — From hazard analysis (HACCP) to operational controls, you'll know exactly how to assess, validate, and verify a food safety management system at every stage of the food chain.
- Ensure Legal and Regulatory Alignment — Understand the connection between ISO conformity and legal obligations — and how to identify, communicate, and mitigate risks in practice.
Who This Course Is For
If you work within or with organizations in the food chain — from primary producers and food manufacturers to distributors, retailers, or cleaning and sanitation services — this course is made for you.
Whether you're new to ISO 22000 or stepping into a lead auditor role, you’ll benefit from practical, job-relevant learning grounded in real-world examples.
Key Takeaways
- Conduct audits that help organizations achieve certification or maintain compliance.
- Lead with authority using global food safety standards.
- Identify and manage organizational and operational food safety risks.
- Elevate your credibility with an internationally recognized qualification.
ATOL courses are broken up into a series of modules followed by related assessments completed as part of the learning, step-by-step, module-by-module. You can exit and re-enter your course at any point without losing your place.
This course consists of the following modules:
| Introduction to Management Systems Auditing | Managing an Audit Programme |
| The Auditor & Competence of the Auditor | Audit Procedures |
Audit Team Member Guidelines for:
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Lead Auditor Guidelines for:
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| ISO 22000 Introduction to ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems | ISO 22000 Clause 4 Context of the Organization |
| ISO 22000 Clause 5 Leadership | ISO 22000 Clause 6 Planning |
| ISO 22000 Clause 7 Support | ISO 22000 Clause 8 Operation |
| ISO 22000 Clause 9 Performance Evaluation | ISO 22000 Clause 10 Improvement |
*This course does not include a copy of the related ISO standards as they are not required for you to complete your training. All ATOL course content includes extracts from the standards in the form of clause statements as per the example below.
Knowledge Checks
At the end of each content module, you’ll have the chance to reinforce your learning with a short, non-graded Knowledge Check. These are designed to help you reflect, recap, and confidently move forward. You can revisit both the content and the Knowledge Checks as often as you like, with instant feedback showing where you’re on track and where you might benefit from a quick review. It’s a smart way to build certainty before heading into your final assessment.
Module Assessment
Let’s be honest—no one enjoys sitting a huge, high-pressure exam at the end of a course. That’s why our assessments are built into the learning experience. You’re assessed on the content as you go, not weeks or months later when it’s easy to forget the finer details. This means you’re applying what you’ve learned while it’s fresh, giving you a stronger chance to succeed—and making the process feel far less daunting.
When you’re ready, each module assessment gives you the opportunity to put your knowledge into action. You’ll have three attempts to complete it, with guidance available if needed. If you use all three, your responses will be reviewed by a trainer and assessor who’ll provide insight and unlock a fresh set of attempts—giving you the time and support to reflect, strengthen your understanding, and keep moving forward with confidence.
This approach has proven effective for learners of all backgrounds and styles—offering a flexible, encouraging path to success that builds real understanding, one step at a time.
This course is currently undergoing certification and will be available shortly.
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Approx 32 hours full-time study*
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Exemplar Global International/Industry Recognized
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Standard: ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 22000:2018
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No prerequisites required
* All ATOL courses are delivered in such a way you can work through them at your own pace, the actual time to complete the training may change depending on the individual learners' experience and/or learning style
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