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Qualifications available

1. Certificate in Nutrition and Health - Level 3

   This examination is designed for anyone (including the general public) interested in the practical application of the principles of nutrition and healthy eating. The Certificate is a particularly useful qualification for those working in the following areas: hotel and catering industries; caring professions; retail food trades; health and beauty industries; and food manufacturing.

2. Foundation Certificate in HACCP - Level 2

   The Foundation Certificate in HACCP is appropriate for all persons employed in food and food related businesses who need to have an understanding of HACCP. It is particularly useful for those involved in the implementation and maintenance of HACCP and individuals who are, or intend to become, members of HACCP teams.

3. Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail

   This qualification is designed principally for those handling and/or preparing food within a retail environment. The trainee's role may include the handling of wrapped food or the handling (or preparation) of unwrapped food, including food subject to temperature control requirements. Applicable job roles would include those working in food storage areas, in-store bakeries, hot food preparation and service areas. Other job roles could include those working on the fish, meat, or fresh produce of delicatessen counters within the retail environment.

4. Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

   This qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, food handlers working in catering. A food handler is any person, in any type of food business, who handles food, whether open or packaged (food includes drinks and ice). This qualification may also be appropriate for people whose work requires them to enter food premises, e.g. equipment maintenance engineers, off-site business owners/managers and delivery personnel. The aim of this qualification is to provide a basic knowledge of food hygiene.

5. Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail

   This qualification is designed for those who are, or intend to be, supervisors within the retail sector. The qualification is applicable to those who may supervise staff who handle or prepare wrapped or unwrapped foods, including foods subject to temperature controls.

6. Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

   This Level 3 qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, supervisors of food handlers within the catering and hospitality industry. Holders will gain a broad knowledge of food safety and food hygiene, enabling them to identify problem areas and recommend solutions.

7. Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering

   This qualification is principally designed for senior staff and those who are managers of food handlers in a food business within the catering and hospitality industry. It covers all of the necessary aspects of food hygiene and safety in depth, providing candidates with a thorough knowledge. It concentrates on the need for programmes and procedures to be properly drawn up, introduced and monitored to ensure full compliance with the legislation.