• Open/Distance Learning
  • Level 4

Highfield Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing Level 4

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Subject Area
Employer Bespoke
Sector
Hospitality, Retail and Tourism
Start date
Flexible
Mode of study
Open/Distance Learning
Location
Offsite
Level
4

This course is tailored for employers looking to train groups of their staff. For individual training, please use our course search.

Course Overview

The qualification has been developed primarily for those who are most likely to be in a management role or have responsibility for an operational team, or learners preparing for employment. It covers the covers the subject of food hygiene at a reasonable depth to make sure learners will have a thorough knowledge of topics regarded by the Food Standards Agency as important to maintaining good practice in food safety.

An ideal level 4 qualification for those with management responsibilities.

The topics on this 40-hour qualification cover a wide range of skills, knowledge and understanding:

• food business operators can ensure compliance with food safety legislation
• operational requirements needed to ensure food safety
• establish food safety management procedures
• controls required for food safety
• maintaining food safety management procedures

Learners will complete a multiple-choice exam and a written examination.

It is advised that learners already hold the Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Manufacturing.

This qualification is delivered on an employer’s site for a group of their employees, not on campus for individuals to attend. Delivery dates are agreed in advance with the employer.

This is a six-day course. A formal quote can be issued once we understand your training need but as a guide, we charge £3,490 (includes all training, feedback and marking) plus additional awarding body fees (circa £86 per learner).

Offsite

Course Code
BCEM0033AA
Mode of study
Open/Distance Learning
Day(s)
Flexible

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

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