Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing

The Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing is a course aimed at managers working in a food or drink catering or manufacturing environment. The course is intended for learners already working in or those who are preparing to work within the industry, and whose job requires them to have some responsibility for food safety. Delegates are likely to have management responsibilities for an operational team. This course covers the subject of food hygiene at a suitable depth to ensure delegates have a thorough knowledge of hazards and controls; its focus is on the importance of developing, implementing and monitoring food safety procedures. Its topics are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food

It is advised that learners already hold the Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering, or equivalent.

This qualification is assessed through a 2-part examination, part one is a 30-question multiple-choice examination, part two is a written examination where learners choose 4 from 6 questions. The duration of the examination is 2 ½ hours and is certificated through HABC.