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Level 3 Certificate in Food Safety - Intermediate

Key Information


Programme Type

Short Course

Cost

£700 per person

Next Start Date

February 2025

Course Overview

This course seeks to provide candidates with a broader understanding of food safety as part of their work. Upon successful completion of this course, you are expected to be able to play an active part in monitoring food safety standards and training activities. Managers and supervisors in small, medium, or large catering, manufacturing, or retail businesses. This course is particularly relevant for those who have to develop or monitor HACCP based food safety management procedures and systems.

Key Features

Qualification template designed alongside industry

Created for managers and supervisory staff

Two-day course

Can be partly funded as part of our Skills Boot Camp*

*Contact NCFM for more details before making a payment

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Course Dates

  • 5, 6, and 7 February 2025*
  • 6, 7, and 8 May 2025

Please note that course fees vary depending on the start date selected. Please visit our course booking page for pricing details.

Funding 

*This programme can be partly funded as part of our Skills Bootcamp in Food Safety and Compliance. Please contact NCFM for more details before making a payment if you would like to consider other funding options. 

How You Study

The course takes place over three days, either at our National Centre for Food Manufacturing in Holbeach, or your business premises.

Across the three days you will be able to explore a range of topics, including:

-Legislation
-Applying and Monitoring
- Good Hygiene Practice
- Temperature Control
- Workplace and Equipment Design
- Waste Disposal
- Cleaning and Disinfection
- Pest Control
- Personal Hygiene of Staff
- Contribution to Staff Training
-Implementation of Food Procedures
- Food Safety Audting

How you are assessed

You will be assessed through a 90-minute, 45 question multiple choice examination.

Entry Requirements 2024-25

Entry Requirements

Recommended understanding and knowledge of basic food hygiene - ideally Level 2 Award in Food Safety taken within the last three years.

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