The effective training and qualification of supervisors and managers, continued professional development and evidence of competence through the implementation of food safety improvements.
The starting point is to provide managers with sufficient knowledge to implement effective controls, policies and procedures to manage any hazards and provide the on-the-job training of food handlers.
The best way to do this is through appropriate management training leading to recognised qualifications.
The Highfield Certified Manager Programme offers pathways for catering and retail professionals as well as those working in a manufacturing environment:
Catering Supervisors Pathway
6-day programme that leads to four level 3 qualifications:
- level 3 supervising food safety (3 days) • level 3 auditing and inspection (1 day) • level 3 HACCP for catering (1 day) • level 3 allergen management (1 day)
On successful completion of this programme the learner will be awarded the Food Safety Supervisor (Catering) certificate.
Catering Managers Pathway
A 10-day programme that leads to two level 3 and two level 4 qualifications:
- level 4 food safety for managers (5 days)
• level 3 auditing and inspection (1 day)
• level 4 HACCP for catering (3 days)
• level 3 allergen management (1 day)
On successful completion of this programme the learner will be awarded the Food Safety Manager (Catering) certificate.
Manufacturing Supervisors Pathway
A 6-day programme that leads to three level 3 qualifications:
- level 3 supervising food safety (3 days)
• level 3 auditing and inspection (1 day)
• level 3 Codex HACCP (2 days)
On successful completion of this programme the learner will be awarded the Food Safety Supervisor (Manufacturing) certificate.
Manufacturing Managers Pathway
An 11-day programme that leads to a level 3 and two level 4 qualifications:
- level 4 food safety for managers (5 days)
• level 3 auditing and inspection (1 day)
• level 4 Codex HACCP (5 days)
On successful completion of this programme the learner will be awarded the Food Safety Manager (Manufacturing) certificate.