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Qualification details

HABC Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing (QCF)
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Qualification summary

The Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing is a qualification aimed at managers working in a food or drink manufacturing environment. The qualification is intended for candidates already working in manufacturing and those who are preparing to work in the industry and whose job requires them to have some responsibility for food safety. Candidates are likely to have management responsibilities for an operational team.

This qualification will ensure that persons at management level know their responsibilities regarding food safety management. The qualification will ensure that candidates are trained in accordance with REGULATION (EC) No 853/2004 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 29 April 2004, which require food businesses to develop and implement food safety management systems based on HACCP principles.

Qualification details

500/7326/6
HABC - Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance
4
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
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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.

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Learners can progress from the Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing to this level 4 Award, which is aimed at business operators and management level staff.

The Award provides learning opportunities which can lead to further study and career development within manufacturig and other related sectors. 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 within Management.

The course is particularly useful for managers and senior supervisors who wish to further their career in food manufacturing.
Baker
Manufacturing Production Manager
Meat Hygiene Inspector
Production Engineer
Quality Manager
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence to practice’
D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required
  • 04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
    • 04.2  Manufacturing Technologies
6
6
40
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Multiple Choice Examination
Written Examination
None
None
There are no assessment requirements specified by the sector or regulatory bodies
This is a single mandatory unit Award with a credit value of 6.
  • J/502/0348 - The Principles of Food Safety Management for Manufacturing
    To count for this qualification, this unit must be achieved not more than 1 month before the qualification is claimed.