Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing
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
Description
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 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.