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Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
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Classroom based course with study materials, tutor support and final exam included.

Summary

Price
£372 inc VAT
Or £62.00/mo. for 6 months...
Study method
Classroom
Duration
2 days · Part-time
Qualification
Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)
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Assessment details
  • Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (RQF) (included in price)
  • Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (RQF) (included in price)
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07/04/2026
08/04/2026

End date: 08/04/2026

Address
Sywell Airport Business Park Skyways House, Sywell
Wellingborough Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN60BN
United Kingdom
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11/11/2026
12/11/2026

End date: 12/11/2026

Address
Sywell Airport Business Park Skyways House, Sywell
Wellingborough Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN60BN
United Kingdom
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Overview

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.

Qualification

Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual
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Assessment details

Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (RQF)

Included in course price

It is assessed by a multiple-choice examination, where the candidates must answer at least 30 out of 45 questions correctly. A Distinction is awarded to candidates scoring 36 or more. The examination will take a maximum of 90 minutes to complete.

Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (RQF)

Included in course price

This qualification is achieved by completing a quiz book (6-8 hours) self-study followed by a two day classroom based course.

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Description

This accredited qualification is intended principally for those who are operating in a supervisory role within the catering and hospitality industry. Qualification holders will be able to demonstrate a wide knowledge of food safety legislation and effective supervision. They will also be able to take responsibility for the competency of the workforce and for identifying hazards and controls, monitoring controls and taking appropriate corrective action when necessary.

Individuals looking to achieve this qualification are likely to have some catering experience and be in a job role that involves working unsupervised. This qualification provides candidates with a range of food safety skills directly relevant to the catering and hospitality industry.

This Ofqual approved qualification has been developed specifically for insertion onto the Qualifications and Credit Framework with full support from People 1st, the Sector Skills Council for Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism. It is therefore fully compliant with industry and regulatory standards as well as being recognised by environmental health practitioners, auditors and other enforcement officers.

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.

Requirements

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.

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Stacy davies asked:

What time does your course run on the 20/21st May? I live in MK so I’m trying to determine childcare requirements. Thanks!

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Good afternoon Stacy, Thank you for your enquiry. The course will run from 9am to 5.30pm on both days. Hope that helps.

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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