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Qualification details

HABC Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail (QCF)
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Qualification summary

The HABC Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail 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

500/6781/3
HABC - Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance
3
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2009
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.
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The qualification provides learning opportunities which can lead to further study and career development within food retailing 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 and team leaders and those who wish to further their career in food retailing.
Baker
Butcher
Greengrocer
Retail Manager
Store Owner/Manager
Supervisor/Team Leader
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence to practice’
D2. Confirm the ability to meet a ‘licence to practice’ or other legal requirements made by the relevant sector, professional or industry body
  • 07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
    • 07.1  Retailing and Wholesaling
3
3
25
Pass/Merit
Multiple Choice Examination
None
None
There are no assessment requirements specified by the sector or regulatory bodies.
This is a single unit qualification with a credit value of 3 at level 3.
  • J/502/0379 - The Principles of Food Safety Supervision for Retail
    To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 1 month before the qualification is claimed.