Highfield Level 3 Effective Auditing & Inspection
Highfield-accredited qualification for supervisors, QA staff and managers responsible for auditing or inspection. Covers the inspection cycle and effective audit practice.
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The Highfield Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing & Inspection is designed for employees responsible for auditing and inspecting the workplace. The course covers the principles of the inspection cycle, how to conduct onsite inspections and audits, and the purpose, benefit and limitations of inspection and auditing. Delivered on-site at your premises and tailored to the sector you operate in - food, consumer products, hospitals, labs, pharmaceuticals, warehousing, retail or similar.

Three steps to a certified team
Pick the course, confirm a date, and we run the training. Every delegate leaves with a certificate - clear booking, clear agenda, no admin chase.
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Scoped to your audit programme
Opus reviews your audit or inspection programme before delivery. Examples, exercises and scenarios reflect your sector and audit scope so delegates practise against the work they actually do.

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One-day delivery on-site
A one-day session covering the importance of effective auditing and inspection, the competencies of an effective auditor, the value of a planned approach, and analysis of evidence to inform the audit process.
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Assessment and Highfield certificate
Delegates complete a multiple-choice examination paper to gain the qualification and certificate. Successful delegates receive the Highfield Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing & Inspection.

What to expect from this course
What's covered
Importance of undertaking effective auditing and inspection, competencies and characteristics of an effective auditor or inspector, importance of a planned approach to conducting effective audits and inspections, and analysis of evidence to inform the audit or inspection process.

Who it's for
Supervisors, team leaders, chefs, QA staff, managers and student environmental health officers working in industries where verification, auditing (internal or supplier) or inspection is undertaken. Typical sectors include food, consumer products, hospitals, labs, pharmaceuticals, warehousing and retail.

Prerequisites
None required. Experience of your own audit cycle and inspection programme helps tailor worked examples but is not essential.
What you get
Highfield Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing & Inspection on successful completion of a multiple-choice examination. Delegates leave able to plan and conduct effective audits and inspections, and analyse evidence gathered during the process.
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What non-compliance actually cost your business
67%
Reduction in near-miss incidents
£28K
Saved on insurance premiums annually
6hrs
Audit prep time per branch

Ready to get your team certified?
Speak with the team about booking this course, when our next dates are, and when it fits around your schedule.
Scheduled around your operations · On-site or e-learning · Certificate on completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the course be delivered at our site?
Yes. A closed course on your site allows tailoring to your audit programme, audit scope and sector-specific procedures.
How long is the course?
One day, delivered on-site at your premises. Group size up to 12 delegates per session.
Is there an assessment?
Yes. Delegates complete a multiple-choice examination paper to gain the qualification and certificate.
What certification do delegates receive?
A Highfield-accredited Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing & Inspection on successful completion.
Which sectors is it suitable for?
Any sector where auditing or inspection happens - food, consumer products, hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceuticals, warehousing, retail and similar.
Who is this course for?
Staff responsible for auditing or inspecting the workplace - supervisors, team leaders, chefs, QA staff, managers and student environmental health officers. Suitable for internal auditing, supplier auditing and onsite inspection.