Qualification details

HABC Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (QCF)

Qualification summary

The HABC Level 3 Certificate in Supervising Food Safety in Catering is to provide a broad knowledge of food safety and hygiene, including the role of the supervisor. Candidates who gain this qualification will have developed both understanding and knowledge to be able to identify hazards to food safety, know suitable control measures and be able to take responsibility for monitoring, corrective actions, they will also be able to contribute towards improvements of food safety in practice.

Qualification details

500/5471/5
3
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/11/2008
Operational start date in centres:
01/11/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
Guernsey - Ireland - Isle of Man - Jersey - Scotland
English
The qualification provides learning opportunities which can lead to further study and career development within catering and other related areas. The method of delivery and syllabus content are designed to encourage individuals to embrace the concept of lifelong learning. The qualification is a free-standing qualification, but can also be used as evidence of knowledge for persons undertaking other qualifications. The course is particularly useful for supervisors, team leaders, chefs and cooks and those who wish to further their career in catering.
Bar Person/Manager
Care Home Manager
Care Worker
Catering/Restaurant Manager
Chef
Environmental Health Practitioner
Fast Food Service Assistant
Housekeeper
Kitchen Assistant/Porter
Kitchen Supervisor/Manager
School Lunchtime Supervisor
Waiter/Waitress
  • 07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
    • 07.4  Hospitality and Catering
3
3
25
Pass/Merit
Multiple Choice Examination
There are no other requirements
There are no exemptions
The unit is independently assessed by HABC
This is a single unit qualification with a credit value of 3 at level 3.
  • K/502/0388 - The Principles of Food Safety Supervision for Catering