Highfield – Level 3 International Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection

This qualification is aimed at supervisors, team leaders, chefs, QA staff and managers working in a variety of industries where verification, auditing (including internal auditing and supplier auditing) or inspection is undertaken. Industries may include all sectors of the food industry, consumer products, hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceuticals, warehousing and retail. The qualification is also suitable for student environmental health officers.

This qualification will provide learners with theoretical knowledge on how to effectively carry out audits/inspections, including: the purpose of audits/inspections and the role of the auditor/inspector, how to methodically approach the planning of audits/inspections, how to collect and analyse data and the purpose and content of an audit/inspection report.

What next?

Individuals achieving this qualification can then progress onto:
• CQI and IRCA Certified ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) Auditor/Lead Auditor training course
• Highfield Level 4 qualifications in Health and Safety, Food Safety and HACCP

Assessment Methods

This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice question examination. This method of assessment is an end-of-course exam and must follow the Highfield Qualifications Examination and Invigilation Procedures. The examination for this qualification contains 30 questions that must be completed within 60 minutes. Successful learners must achieve a score of at least 18 out of 30 (60%). Learners will achieve a Distinction at 24 out of 30 (80%).