Course info

The qualifications provide food manufacturers and the supply chain with a unique blend of business management competencies with technical food management competencies. They have been designed to manage and improve technical controls, quality assurance and business systems in a food manufacture or supply chain environment.

Course duration

This qualification is a Certificate requiring achievement of 27 credits Candidates are encouraged to work at their own pace following individual programmes of learning. The length of time taken to complete will depend upon many factors but we expect most candidates to complete within 12 months.

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 not available within the Food and Drink Apprenticeship framework. Learners are 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