HABC Award Managing Food Safety Level 4

Suitable For

The Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering is a qualification aimed at managers working in a food or drink catering or manufacturing environment. The qualification is intended for learners already working in catering or manufacturing, or those who are preparing to work in the industry, and whose job requires them to have some responsibility for food safety. Learners are likely to have management responsibilities for an operational team.

Course Content

• Introduction to Food Safety and Contamination
• Microbiology (Multiplication & Survival Hazards
• Food Borne Illness
• Food Handlers and Personal Hygiene
• Training and Education
• Food Hazards and Controls from Purchase to Service
• The Design and Construction of Food Premises and Equipment
• Cleaning and Disinfection
• Pest Management
• Food Safety Management and HACCP
• The Role of the Manager
• Food Safety Legislation and Enforcement.

Assessment Method

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 totalling to a possible 70 marks.

Successful learners must achieve a total of at least 60 marks out of 100 across the two parts of the exam. A Merit will be awarded at 70/100 and a Distinction will be awarded at 80/100. The duration of the examination is 2 ½ hours.

Progression

Possession of the qualification will allow individuals to apply for managerial positions in the food and drink catering industry. Progression and further learning routes include:

• Food Safety competency based qualifications
• Management qualifications

Entry Requirements

It is advised that learners already hold the Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering, or equivalent. It is also advised that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in Literacy or equivalent.