Program Overview

Managing Food Safety for Manufacturing

Overview

This Level 3 course is designed for supervisors or prospective supervisors working in food manufacturing to gain a broad knowledge of food safety and hygiene.

Course Details

What You Study

• Risks to food safety from pathogenic microorganisms, contamination, and cross-contamination
• The consequences for food safety related to microbial, physical, chemical, and allergenic hazards
• Compliance with food safety legislation
• Application and supervision of good hygiene practice
• The role of the supervisor in implementation and management of food safety culture

How You Learn

You learn through in-person lectures on food safety principles, development, and implementation, and interactive sessions where examples from industry are discussed. The course offering is flexible – we can arrange a bespoke delivery, and it can be delivered on campus or through a hybrid solution using online teaching and an in-person exam.

How You Are Assessed

You are assessed by a 90-minute written exam where you answer 45 multiple-choice questions. This is marked by members of the RSPH, and you are awarded a certificate when you pass.

Entry Requirements

Completion of a Level 2 Food Safety course is recommended.

Employability

Career Opportunities

You gain the skills and experience to progress in your current role as supervisor or prospective supervisor in the food industry.

Part-time Entry

Fee for Applicants

£600

• Length: 20 hours
• Dependent on agreement with the participating company
• Start date: TBC in agreement with the participating company

Course Details

• Duration: 20 hours
• Study Mode: Part-time
• Fee: £600
• Start Date: TBC in agreement with the participating company
• Awarding Body: RSPH (Royal Society for Public Health)