Course info

This qualification is designed primarily for learners who wish to develop intermediate occupational skills and knowledge in a wide range of automated or semi-automated food processing techniques, or food service/retail skills to confirm occupational competence in specific job roles including:

• Food processing operative
• Food packaging and distribution operative
• Food service/sales operative
• Food quality assurance operative

The qualification covers mandatory skills from a wide range of areas like: operating food processing plant, food wrapping and packaging, food processing techniques including mixing, slicing, and enrobing, and service area skills like tray/table and retail. Learners can select from a large choice of mandatory skills in the production, service and retail of a range of food and drink.

Assessment

Open distance learning and work based assessment. Your College Assessor will visit the workplace which must comply with working in a safe environment. Assessments will take place to assess competence and underpinning knowledge.

On-line support is available through a virtual learning environment. Learning takes the form of a mixture of observations in the workplace, written and oral questioning.

Accreditation of prior learning is also considered, but this can be time bound.

Entry requirements

Suitable learners of all ages are invited to join anytime of the year. It is essential you are currently employed in this area of learning and fully supported by your employer.

All applicants will undertake a thorough training needs analysis to ensure that the correct course and levels are chosen.

Career options

The qualification is available within the Food and Drink Apprenticeship framework. Learners are also able to achieve this qualification outside of the apprenticeship framework. It can be used as a stepping stone to larger qualifications of this type:

• L3 Award for Proficiency in Food Industry Skills, Food Manufacturing Excellence, Meat & Poultry Industry Skills, Baking Industry Skills