Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing (RQF).

Those who operate in a supervisory role in the workplace need to be aware of their responsibilities with regards to food safety. Most food poisoning outbreaks can be traced back to the failure of those responsible for communicating and implementing hygiene standards.

These qualifications ensure that supervisors are aware of the legislation applicable to food safety and how best to communicate the required standards to employees.

An essential element of high food safety standards in any business is the ability to motivate, train and supervise staff to ensure they are competent food handlers. The relevant and practical style of the Level 3 Qualifications will ensure that supervisors have the confidence to lead by example, encourage good hygiene practices and take appropriate corrective action to make sure that all food activities are safe. On achieving any of these qualifications, competence to supervise others safely can be demonstrated.

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Candidates achieving this accredited qualification will gain the knowledge required to manage and supervise food safety in all sizes or types of food manufacturing environment.

The qualification is designed for those who are involved in managing any type of food or drink production facility. In addition to the importance of verifying food safety controls, individuals will gain an appreciation of the specific types of control measures needed when food is produced on a large scale.

The hazards and necessary controls in manufacturing environments often differ from those found in catering, and so it is essential that qualifications address this and focus on relevant areas. This qualification addresses these differences and will ensure that businesses are compliant with the requirement to train food handlers to levels commensurate with their work activities.

The qualification will be recognised by enforcement officers, auditors from all the recognised auditing schemes and customers who need evidence that the manufacturer has trained staff to a recognised level.

This qualification is achieved by completing a quiz book (6-8 hours) followed by a two day classroom based course. It is assessed by a multiple-choice examination, where the candidates must answer atleast 40 out of 60 questions correctly. A merit is awarded to candidates scoring 50 or more. The examination will take a maximum of 2 hours to complete.

Open courses are inclusive of tuition, examination fees and a course handbook. Free follow up support will also be available from your tutor.

There are no prerequisites for this qualification however It is strongly advised that learners already hold the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, or equivalent.

It is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.