Key Features
Designed for those in managerial and supervisory positions
On-site delivery at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing or at your own
Can be accredited as prior learning
Regular start dates each year
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Key Information
Programme Type
Short Course
Delivery
Five-day course
Award
Level 4 Award
Cost
£1300
Next Start Date
March 2025
Course Overview
This course aims to guide and advise candidates on the management of food safety in a food business. The Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing provides those in managerial and supervisory positions in food manufacturing businesses (for example business owners, production managers, and hygiene auditors) with the in-depth knowledge and understanding to be able to guide and advise on the management of food safety systems and staff in their workplace. It aims to help candidates to ensure that their business complies with all legal requirements for food safety. This course is aimed at those wishing to deliver food safety qualifications as part of their training provision and can be accredited as prior learning for those wishing to progress on to a degree in Food Manufacturing.
Course Dates
- 10, 11, 19, 20, and 24 March 2025
- 14, 15, 23, 24, and 28 July 2025
How You Study
This five-day course is delivered on site at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing in Holbeach and can also be delivered on business premises.
The subject areas covered during the course include the following:
- Ensuring Compliance with Legislation and Industry Guidance
- Food Safety Hazards
- Allocation of Hazards
- Allocation of Responsibilities
- Managing the Operational Requirements of a Safe Food Business
- Cleaning and Disinfection Regimes
- Supplier Quality and Safety Controls
- Pest Controls
- Establish Food Safety Management Procedures
- Monitoring the Implementation of Food Safety Management Procedures
- Maintaining Food Safety Management Procedures
- Communication (Sources of Information and Training).
How you are assessed
Assessment is by a 120-minute exam (Paper A) and a 120-minute controlled assignment case study (Paper B). Recommended prior knowledge includes a Level 3 / Intermediate Award in Food Safety.
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