Highfield Approved Food Safety Training

Highfield Level 4 International Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing

Who is this qualification for?

The qualification is intended for those whose job requires them to have some responsibility for food safety. Learners are likely to have management responsibilities for an operational team.  

How long will it take?

The guided learning hours for this qualification is 40 hours. 

Topics covered

This qualification covers the subject of food hygiene at a suitable depth to ensure learners have a thorough knowledge of hazards and controls; its focus is on the importance of developing, implementing and monitoring food safety procedures. 

Assessment Method

This qualification is assessed by multiple-choice examination.

Highfield Level 4 International Award in Managing Food Safety for Catering

Who is this qualification for?

The objective of this qualification is to provide managers and potential managers employed in a catering or retail business, the knowledge to manage the business in a way which ensures the safety of the food prepared and/or sold. This is also suitable for food safety trainers responsible for training food handlers, supervisors and managers.   

How long will it take?

The guided learning hours for this qualification is 40 hours. 

Topics covered

This qualification covers the subject of food hygiene at a suitable depth to ensure learners have a thorough knowledge of hazards and controls; its focus is on the importance of developing, implementing and monitoring food safety procedures. 

Assessment Method

This qualification is assessed by multiple-choice examination.

Highfield Level 3 International Award in Developing a Positive Food Safety Culture

This qualification has been developed specifically for people who supervise food handlers and the managers of food businesses to improve their awareness of the importance of a positive food safety culture, and how every staff member is important in ensuring the safety of food that is produced.

This international qualification would be typically delivered to learners through a 1-day training course (8 hours).

Topics covered include the concept of food safety culture, the importance of commitment by the business, the role of food safety leadership and the importance of training and the competence of staff.

Learners who achieve this qualification and wish to progress their careers and understanding of food safety may wish to consider the following qualifications:

Highfield Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Highfield Level 3 International Award in Food Allergen Management 

Highfield Level 3 Award in Supervising HACCP for Catering

Highfield Level 2 International Award in Food Safety

The objective of this qualification is to ensure that persons who are or will be employed in a food business, are provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to produce safe food.

This international qualification would be typically delivered through a 1-day training course (6 hours).

Learners gaining this qualification will know that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, cooking service and handling of food. Learners will understand the importance of maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.

Highfield Level 1 International Award in Food Safety

The objective of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment in a food business, or to support a current position within a low-risk role, where there is an element of food handling. This could include waiting staff, health care workers, kitchen porters and stock/store room staff.

This international qualification would be typically delivered to learners through a half-day training course (4 hours).

Learners gaining this qualification will know that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, processing, packing and handling of food.