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Introduction to ISO 22000: 2018 Training Course in South Africa (FS19)

This Introduction to ISO 22000: 2018 training course provides a practical overview of the ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System standard, helping learners understand the core clauses, the structure of an FSMS, the process approach, PDCA thinking and the basic system requirements relevant to food businesses in South Africa and internationally.

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6h Online self-paced duration
1 day Virtual classroom duration
1 day Physical classroom duration
70% Pass rate for certificate
Introduction to ISO 22000 2018 training course South Africa
Course focus A practical introductory ISO 22000 course designed to build awareness of food safety management system requirements, support staff understanding and strengthen implementation readiness for organisations working with ISO 22000-based food safety systems.
Training options

Choose the Introduction to ISO 22000: 2018 training format that suits your team, schedule and food safety management system needs

This FS19 Introduction to ISO 22000 course supports online self-paced learning, virtual instructor-led classroom training and onsite physical classroom delivery for food businesses and learners across South Africa.

Option 1

Online Self-paced Training

A flexible option for learners who want to start at any time and complete their introduction to ISO 22000 training independently through structured online access.

  • ✓Convenient self-paced online learning
  • ✓Duration: 6 hours
  • ✓Start at any time
  • ✓Suitable for flexible schedules and awareness training
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Option 2

Virtual Classroom Training

Live Zoom-based ISO 22000: 2018 introduction training for supervisors, managers, HACCP and food safety teams, QA personnel and organisations requiring guided classroom explanation.

  • ✓Instructor-led virtual classroom
  • ✓Duration: 1 day
  • ✓Presented via Zoom
  • ✓Useful for public bookings and team awareness training
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Option 3

Physical Classroom Training

A face-to-face classroom option for organisations that need in-house or onsite ISO 22000 awareness and introductory FSMS training linked to teams, implementation planning and internal capability building.

  • ✓Onsite or in-house team delivery
  • ✓Duration: 1 day
  • ✓Suitable for management, technical teams and FSMS awareness
  • ✓Minimum learner numbers may apply
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Course overview

Designed to build ISO 22000: 2018 awareness, FSMS understanding and better implementation readiness

This programme is especially useful for food businesses and learners who need a clear understanding of the ISO 22000 standard structure, basic system clauses and how the standard supports food safety management in practice.

Practical FSMS awareness

The course introduces the structure and purpose of a food safety management system in a practical format that supports better understanding across teams and functions.

Clause-based overview

Learners are introduced to the main ISO 22000: 2018 requirements, including context, leadership, planning, support, operations, performance evaluation and improvement.

Support for implementation readiness

The programme helps businesses create stronger awareness among managers, supervisors, auditors and food safety personnel who support or contribute to FSMS implementation.

Course Introduction

This Introduction to ISO 22000: 2018 course provides learners with a practical and accessible overview of the ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System standard, with emphasis on understanding the structure of an FSMS, the process approach, the PDCA cycle and the key clauses that support effective food safety management.

  • ✓Introduction to the structure and purpose of an FSMS
  • ✓Overview of ISO 22000: 2018 requirements and clauses
  • ✓Supports food safety system awareness and implementation readiness

This course is highly recommended for organisations and learners who need stronger awareness of ISO 22000 requirements before moving into implementation, internal system development or more advanced FSMS training.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for people involved in food safety systems, food operations, quality assurance, internal oversight, management responsibility and implementation support within food businesses.

  • ✓Supervisors and managers
  • ✓QA and QC managers or technical personnel
  • ✓HACCP and food safety teams
  • ✓Internal auditors, supplier auditors and laboratory technologists
  • ✓Top management and business owners

Minimum prerequisite: the learner should ideally have completed one or more basic food safety, GMP or HACCP awareness courses at Level 2 or above, or have equivalent workplace knowledge and experience.

Course content

Key topics covered in the FS19 Introduction to ISO 22000: 2018 training course

The outline below reflects the main food safety management system awareness, standard interpretation and assessment topics covered during this introductory ISO 22000 programme.

Understanding food safety management systems

  • ✓Understanding food safety management systems (FSMS)
  • ✓The structure and basic general requirements of an FSMS
  • ✓Introduction to the ISO 22000 standard
  • ✓Explaining the process approach
  • ✓An overview of the PDCA cycle

Overview of ISO 22000: 2018 clauses

  • ✓Overview of the context of the organisation requirements
  • ✓Overview of the leadership requirements
  • ✓Overview of the planning requirements
  • ✓Overview of the support requirements
  • ✓Overview of the operations requirements
  • ✓Overview of the performance evaluation requirements
  • ✓Overview of the improvement requirements
  • ✓Assessment of learner understanding
Benefits

What learners and food businesses gain from this Introduction to ISO 22000: 2018 course

The aim is stronger FSMS awareness, better understanding of ISO 22000 requirements and improved readiness for food safety system support and implementation.

Better ISO 22000 understanding

Learners should leave with a clearer understanding of the basic requirements of the ISO 22000: 2018 standard and how the clauses fit into an effective food safety management system.

Certificate of achievement

The learner receives a certificate of achievement after successful completion. A course pass rate of 70% is required to receive the course certificate.

Useful for teams and management

This course supports awareness among supervisors, managers, QA teams, internal auditors and business leaders who need to understand ISO 22000 before or during implementation activities.

Helpful note: this course is especially useful for South African food businesses that need staff awareness, management buy-in and introductory understanding of ISO 22000: 2018 before moving into implementation or internal system strengthening.
Upcoming dates

Upcoming virtual Introduction to ISO 22000: 2018 classroom training events

Bookings in advance are strongly recommended. If no public dates are shown, on-demand virtual classroom and onsite physical classroom delivery can still be arranged for companies and teams across South Africa.

Important: this course is also available through on-demand virtual and physical classroom delivery. Use the enquiry form below to request pricing, learner planning, preferred dates and delivery format options.
On-demand training arrangements available
Venue: Virtual via Zoom
Time: 09:00 am to 04:30 pm (Timezone UTC/GMT +2 hours)
Course enquiry

Need FS19 pricing, registration support or ISO 22000 awareness training details?

If you need support with FS19 course registration, Introduction to ISO 22000: 2018 training enquiries, virtual classroom delivery, onsite team training, pricing or learner planning, complete the form and ASC Food Safety Consultants will review your request.

Course code FS19 – Introduction to ISO 22000: 2018 Course
Training formats Online self-paced, virtual instructor-led classroom, physical classroom / onsite delivery
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Training focus ISO 22000: 2018 awareness, FSMS structure, process approach, PDCA cycle, clause overview and learner assessment
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the FS19 Introduction to ISO 22000: 2018 course

This course provides a practical introductory overview of the ISO 22000: 2018 Food Safety Management System standard, including the structure of an FSMS, the process approach, PDCA and the main clause requirements.
It is especially suitable for supervisors, managers, QA and QC personnel, HACCP and food safety teams, auditors, laboratory technologists, top management and business owners.
Yes. This course is relevant to food businesses in South Africa that need introductory awareness of ISO 22000: 2018, food safety management system thinking and implementation readiness.
Yes. Learners should ideally have completed at least one basic food safety, GMP or HACCP course at Level 2 or above, or have equivalent workplace knowledge and experience.
Yes. Learners receive a certificate of achievement after successful completion, subject to the required minimum pass mark of 70%.
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