HABC Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing

Qualification Overview

The Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing is aimed at those responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of the HACCP systems.

Holders of the qualification will have the knowledge necessary to be an integral part of a HACCP team in the manufacturing and other related industries, for example those involved with the distribution and storage.

The qualification is also suitable for those owning/managing smaller food businesses to give them the underpinning knowledge to develop a HACCP study. The qualification is intended predominantly for learners already working in manufacturing, with a sound knowledge of food safety hazards and controls.
HACCP is regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.

Entry Guidance

There are no prerequisites for this qualification, although learners should have a sound knowledge of food safety hazards and their controls.

It is advised that learners already hold the Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing or equivalent.
It is also advised that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.
This qualification is approved for delivery to the age ranges 16-18 and 19+.

Key facts

• Guided learning hours (GLH) 20
• Assessment Method Multiple-choice examination