Member Training: Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety

Course Title; Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety

Aim; To equip delegates to put food safety management systems in to place, through detailed understanding of the hazards, legal requirements (including HACCP) and the issues surrounding the implementation of control measures.

Objectives;

*Understand the meaning of ‘management of food safety’, and the elements of a management system, including HACCP.

*Detailed understanding of the four main hazards; biological, allergens, chemical and physical.

*Understand the format of UK and European food safety legislation.

*Understanding operational procedures for cleaning and disinfection, pest control, design and construction of facilities etc.

*Managing people; information, training, supervision etc.

*Maintaining food safety management procedures; monitoring and verification.

*Liaise with enforcement officers

*Have sufficient technical knowledge to deliver level 1 and 2 food hygiene training (with appropriate training skills)

Organisation

Duration; 5 day teaching programme + 1 day for assessment.

Dates: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th & 18th May

Exam Date: Friday 22nd June

Exam/Assessment; This qualification is assessed through a 2-part examination. Part one is a 30-question multiple-choice examination (30 marks). Part 2 is a written examination where learners choose 4 from 6 questions. The total mark available in the section is 70marks. The duration of the examination is 2.5hours

This is an Ofqual accredited qualification.

Cost; £597 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments, lunch, the assessment & certification fees. The course cost also includes a course book and a course folder with a resource CD & DVD

Awarding Body; Highfield Awarding Body of Compliance

Tutor; Richard Mills or Sarah Daniels

Differentiation; Prior knowledge of food safety is required: CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety would be desirable. Candidates should be familiar with, or aspire to, the role of management. This is a challenging course, technically and academically. Candidates require reasonable spoken and written English, and a moderate level of ICT ability. Access to a computer, for assignment research, email, etc is strongly recommended.

For more information on this course please email Mitchell