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Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
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Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
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Overview

Managing food safety in any environment can be challenging. Those in a management role in the food sector need to be equipped with the knowledge to communicate safe standards to employees confidently.

These accredited qualifications ensure that managers are aware of the procedures and standards required to make sure that safe food is served at all times and that due diligence is taken.

These qualifications are the most up-to-date available and focus on current and emerging issues relating to microbiology, chemical contamination and food allergens. They are also invaluable for anyone intending to train food safety to levels 2 and 3 and for those thinking of starting a career in food safety enforcement or auditing.

These Ofqual accredited qualifications have been developed specifically for insertion into the Qualifications and Credit Framework with full support from the relevant Sector Skills Councils. These qualifications are therefore fully compliant with industry and regulatory standards as well as being recognised by environmental health practitioners, auditors and other enforcement officers.

Qualification

Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual

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Description

The Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering is a qualification aimed at managers working in a food or drink catering environment. The qualification is intended for learners already working in catering, or those who are preparing to work in the industry, and whose job requires them to have some responsibility for food safety. Learners are likely to have management responsibilities for an operational team. This qualification covers the subject of food hygiene at a suitable depth to ensure learners have a thorough knowledge of hazards and controls; its focus is on the importance of developing, implementing and monitoring food safety procedures. Its topics are regarded by the Food Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.

This accredited qualification maintains the approach to practical and relevant assessment. The catering environment is dynamic and ever changing, requiring a management style capable of dealing with many different situations. The sound theoretical knowledge gained through the qualification allows realistic and safe solutions to be delivered in any catering environment, from choosing safe suppliers to the service of safe food.

The course covers the following subjects:

  • Microbiology, food poisoning and foodborne diseases
  • Food contamination and its control
  • The storage and temperature control of food
  • Food spoilage and preservation
  • Personal hygiene, training and education of food handlers
  • The design and construction of food premises and equipment
  • Cleaning, disinfection and pest control
  • Monitoring and control of food standards and operations
  • Food safety legislation
  • Food processing and food safety courses.

This qualification is obtained by taking a 5 day classroom based course andis assessed through a 2-part examination.

• Part one is a 30-question multiple-choice examination.

• Part two is a written examination where learners choose 4 from 6

questions, totalling to a possible 70 marks.

Successful learners must achieve a total of at least 60 marks out of 100 across

the two parts of the exam. A Merit will be awarded at 70/100 and a Distinction

will be awarded at 80/100. The duration of the examination is 2 ½ hours.

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

Requirements

It is advised that learners already hold the Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering, or equivalent.

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

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Paul asked:

Hi I've in kitchen management for 12yrs, I'm looking at doing this course but I'm not very confident in my exam ability is there extra help available?

Answer:

Dear Paul, Thank you for contacting us. The course includes a full week of tuition and reasonable adjustments can be made to support learners with specific needs.

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Claire asked:

Do you have to requal after so many years ? & can you train Others basic food hygiene with this quality ?

Answer:

There is no formal requirement to requalify, but CPD should be maintained. In relation to training others you should check the individual requirements of your company, accreditations and if relevant the awarding body, but generally this qualification, experience and a teaching qualification would usually be sufficient.

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Cindy asked:

Are there still places available on the October course? Thanks

Answer:

Yes we still have places available, please visit our website to book online.

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sarah asked:

when is the next L4 food safety in catering course running please?

Answer:

Our next open course is on 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th October 2019 at Moulton, Northamptonshire. Hope that helps.

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Sharon asked:

Is this equivalent to a advanced food hygiene course? Are you running the course soon?

Answer:

Yes it is, at Level 4. We do not currently have any courses running, but please check our website as our dates for 2026 will be appearing soon.

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Sharon asked:

Is this equivalent to a advanced food hygiene course? Are you running the course soon?

Answer:

Thank you for your question. Yes this is the Advanced Food Hygiene. Our next course is running on 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th October 2019. 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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