OVERVIEW
This qualification is designed to equip supervisors, middle management, and quality assurance staff with the necessary practical knowledge to effectively oversee the provision of safe food. Building upon the foundation laid by the Highfield Level 2 Food Safety qualification, this program places a significant emphasis on understanding and managing hazards to prevent foodborne illnesses, spoilage, customer complaints, and food recalls.
Participants in this qualification will explore the duties of supervisors, learn about prerequisite programs and HACCP, and understand how to manage risks related to foodborne illnesses. This includes controlling temperatures, implementing effective processing and cooling methods, proper storage practices, thawing procedures, and preventing contamination in various forms. Emphasis is also placed on maintaining staff hygiene to ensure high food safety standards. By taking a comprehensive approach, learners will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to effectively oversee staff and uphold food safety standards in their workplaces.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The Highfield International Award in Food Safety is designed for a broad spectrum of professionals across the food industry. This includes supervisors responsible for overseeing food safety practices and managing staff, middle management personnel who implement protocols and ensure compliance, and quality assurance staff tasked with upholding established quality and safety standards. This qualification is relevant to individuals working in the catering, retailing, and manufacturing sectors, covering a diverse range of establishments involved in food production, preparation, and distribution.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Candidates possess the required language proficiency for the course’s medium of instruction.
COURSE DETAILS
COURSE DURATION | LANGUAGE | CERTIFICATE |
20 hours (3 days) | English | Highfield |
*Please notify us if an interpretation is required | *Validity: No Expiry |
TOPICS COVERED
Understand the Requirements and Importance of Implementing Food Safety Management.
- Importance of Food Safety Management
- Responsibilities of Food Handlers and Supervisors concerning Food safety.
- Applying a Food Safety Management System to the Food business.
- Hazard Identification and Control &monitoring Procedures
- Verification of Food Safety Controls and Procedures
Implement good practices for monitoring contamination, temperature control, personal hygiene, and cleaning procedures.
- Personal Hygiene Standards.
- Staff Training and competency.
- Cleaning, Disinfection, and Waste Management Procedures
- Actions taken regarding Pest Management:
- Hazard Identification and Control of microbiological, chemical, Physical, and allergic contamination
- Temperature Control within the Food Production Process
ASSESSMENT
Assessment for this qualification is conducted through a multiple-choice question examination. It serves as the end-of-course assessment and adheres to the examination and invigilation procedures outlined by Highfield Qualifications. The examination consists of 45 questions, to be completed within a 90-minute timeframe. Successful completion requires achieving a minimum score of 30 out of 45 (66%). Attaining a score of 36 out of 45 (80%) or higher earns learners a distinction.