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HABC Level 3 Awards in Food Safety
For those working in all food businesses at a supervisory level
- Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
- Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing
- Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail
Qualification information:
Course duration: Three day programme
Assessment method: 60 question multiple-choice examination
Recognised by Ofqual, DCELLS and CCEA
Suggested progression on completion:
Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management
for Manufacturing
Download Catering Specification
Download Manufacturing Syllabus
Download Manufacturing Specification
Download Example Catering Exam Questions
Download Example Manufacturing Exam Questions
The Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering is a qualification aimed at supervisors, team leaders, line managers working in the catering and other related industries for example those providing food in the care industry. The qualification is also suitable for those owning/managing smaller food businesses. The qualification is intended predominantly for candidates already working in catering.
Persons gaining this qualification will know and be able to apply the knowledge relating to the supervisors role at all stages of food production including: purchase, delivery, preparation, cooking service and handling of food. They will understand the role of the supervisor in food preparation be able to provide examples of effective supervisory management relating to food production. All the subjects included in the course are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.
The qualification is firmly based on the level 3 National Occupational Standards developed by People 1st the Sector Skills Council for the hospitality industry.
The qualification can be taken as a free standing qualification or as part of a wider programme of training.