e-Learning Level 3 Food Safety

Course Overview

This course aims to provide learners 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. It is aimed at 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.

The 12 modules of this course cover the key content and knowledge required to go on to achieve a recognised Level 3 Food Safety qualification. To achieve a regulated qualification the learner must sit an assessment with the National Centre for Food Manufacturing.

Delivery: Online – course modules can be undertaken at a time convenient to the learner.

Fee

There are two types of certificates available for this course, further details of these can be found in the Assessment section below.

Highfield Certificate of Completion: £275

Highfield Accredited Certificate (paper based exam taken at NCFM): £295

Highfield Accredited Certificate (online exam with remote invigilation): £325

*discounts are available for groups of 5 delegates or more, contact us for prices.

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Content

• Introduction to Food Safety
• Microbiology
• Contamination hazards and control
• Food poisoning
• Personal hygiene
• Design of food premises and equipment
• Cleaning and disinfectant
• Pest control
• HACCP
• Control measures
• Supervisory management
• Food safety legislation and enforcement

This e-learning course comes complete with a downloadable PDF handbook full of useful information and guidance to help support the achievement of the learning outcomes.

Delivery and Duration

Online delivery. The course typically takes 9-14 hours to complete.

Prerequisites

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

Assessment

Please note there are two types of certificates available, prices for these are detailed above:

Highfield Certificate of Completion:

At the end of each module you will be asked a series of multiple-choice questions testing you on the knowledge you have learnt. Modules can be retaken if the learner requires to revisit a section. Upon completion of the modules you will be able to download/print a certificate of completion. Please note this is a certificate of completion and is not a formal qualification.

Highfield Accredited Certificate:

At the end of each module you will be asked a series of multiple-choice questions testing you on the knowledge you have learnt. Modules can be retaken if the learner requires to revisit a section. Upon completion of the modules the learner has the option to potentially gain a fully accredited certificate. To acquire this certificate the learner must successfully pass a controlled multiple-choice exam. The exam is flexible and can be undertaken at home or your place of work, providing the location meets exam conditions as set out by the awarding body. The exam will be controlled by an invigilator via webcam. There is also an option to undertake the exam at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing, a convenient date can be arranged. Contact us for more details.

Compatibility

Laptop/Desktop PC

Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

Apple iMacs/Macbooks

Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

iPads

Safari, Google Chrome for Tablets

Android/Windows based tablets

Google Chrome for Tablets, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11

NOTE: Enabling JavaScript and a stable broadband connection is required.

 

For further information please contact us on: Tel: 01406 493000 Email: ncfm@lincoln.ac.uk