Who is it for?

This qualification is designed for learners who are working in the dairy industry.

What does the qualification cover?

It provides advantage over the use of proficiency qualifications in food industry skills in that they develop dairy specific skills and specialist dairy subject knowledge which support career progression in dairy industry roles.

The qualification is composed of large numbers of units of assessment which provide considerable choice for learners to select the relevant units to meet development and achievement needs.

The broad choice of units accommodate a very wide selection of dairy industry roles such as those in milk processing, cheese making, milk powder production, packaging and wrapping, dairy retail and service. These roles are relevant across the many different types of dairy businesses; from artisan to automated plants.

Currently, the qualification is available within the Food and Drink Apprenticeship framework. However, learners may wish to achieve this qualification outside of the apprenticeship framework where this better meets their learning and development needs or training plan and future progression goals.

Entry Requirements

If an apprentice has not already achieved Level 1 English and Maths they are expected to study for them and take the tests via our Essential skills program, which will develop and ultimately demonstrate the apprentices’ ability to use English and Maths.

Employers see these skills as essential, and by holding this qualification apprentices are showing they have the ability to apply them in work situations.

Length of Programme

15 Months.