Level 3 Award in HACCP for Catering / Manufacturing (RQF)

Description

Our Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF) is aimed at those responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of HACCP systems in a food manufacturing environment.

The objective of the qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge necessary to be an integral part of a HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control point) team in manufacturing and other related industries, for example those involved in distribution and storage.

The qualification is aimed at learners who are already working in food manufacturing with knowledge of food hazards and controls. HACCP is regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.

There are no prerequisites for this qualification, although it is recommended that learners already hold a Level 3 Award in Food Safety Manufacturing or equivalent, and hold Level 2 HACCP in Manufacturing,  knowledge of food safety hazards and their controls and have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy/English or equivalent.

Course Contents

Candidates will learn a variety of topics, including how to establish and implement a HACCP management plan.

The full course content is:

• Principles of HACCP management
• The benefits of HACCP
• Food hazards and controls
• Developing a management plan
• The 7 principles of HACCP
• Implementing the desired management plan
• Analysing and amending HACCP procedures

Assessment and Certification

This qualification is assessed by a 60 minute multiple-choice examination, where the learners must answer 18 out of 30 questions correctly to pass and 24 questions to achieve a distinction.

Successful candidates will receive their certificate, accredited by Highfield Qualifications, shortly after their training.

We recommend that candidates retake the course every 3 years to refresh their understanding.

How long will the course take

The total qualification time (TQT) for this qualification is 15 hours, are recommended as guided learning hours. 

Who needs level 3 HACCP training?

Level 3 HACCP training is for all food business owners, managers and employees wishing to play their part in the HACCP team. This course suits both food manufacturing and catering environments.

Businesses that need to consider level 3 HACCP training include:

• Food & Drink Manufacturing Plants

It is recommended that participants have undertaken the Level 3 Food Hygiene course before enrolling on this course, however this is not essential.

Looking for a basic HACCP course to give understanding of the system to all employees? Try our Level 2 HACCP course.

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