Who is it for?

This qualification is designed for those whose job roles may include:

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

What does the qualification cover?

This qualification is to develop intermediate occupational skills & knowledge in a wide range of automated or semi-automated food processing techniques, or food service / retail skills, to confirm occupational competence.

The qualification is too small for inclusion within the Food and Drink Apprenticeship framework. It is ideal for learners who carry out routine workplace tasks and who may use this qualification as a stepping stone to larger qualifications of this type.

Learners will therefore need to achieve this qualification outside of an apprenticeship framework where this 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.