Course info

This qualification is designed primarily for learners who wish to develop advanced occupational skills and knowledge in a wide range of supervisory and monitoring skills in food processing, food service and retail to confirm occupational competence in specific job roles including:

• Food processing controller/technician
• Food packaging and distribution controller/technician
• Food service/sales controller/supervisor
• Food quality assurance controller/supervisor

The qualification covers mandatory skills from a wide range of units in areas like: control and monitoring of throughput, quality and safety, sampling and testing, plant commissioning, developing and evaluating product specifications. Learners have a large choice of skills in this mandatory group of units covering convenience foods, soft drinks, snack foods, processed chilled, frozen food and in food service outlets.

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:

• L4 Certificate for Proficiency in Food Manufacturing Excellence