Food Safety - Level 3 Award

Qualification Level?

 
Level 3 Award accredited by the Highfield Accredited Body for Compliance (HABC)

 

Who is this course for?

 
 

Who should attend?

The Level 3 Award in Food Safety provide an ideal for managers and supervisors in small, medium or large catering, manufacturing or retail businesses.  Particularly relevant for those who have to develop or monitor HACCP based food safety management procedures and systems.
 
 

Why is this training important?

Anyone working in a suspervisory position in the food business is not only responsible but also accountable for food safety.  It is therefore vital they are equipped with both the knowledge and confidence to do their job effactively.  
 
 

What will they learn?

  • Ability to implement and supervise a food safety management system
  • Understand food safety procedures
  • Understand the concept of food hazards and the risks associated with them
  • Understand the terminology with respect to supervising food safety
  • Understand the techniques involved in controlling and monitoring food safety
  • Appreciate the risks linked to cross contamination
  • Understand the role temperature has to play in the control of food safety
  • Appreciate the importance of supervising high standards of cleanliness in food premises
 

 

How long is the course?

Three days

 

How is it assessed?

Written multiple choice examination paper consisting of 60 x questions with 40 x answers to achieve the qualification

 

How long does the qualication last?

It is recommendated that the qualification be refreshed every 3 years 

 

Is there progression?

Yes, onto the Level 4 Award in Food Safety