HABC Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing

Course Description

From food business owners to trainers, from production managers to hygiene auditors, this qualification meets the food industry’s need for a high level practical qualification with external accreditation.

Beyond being accountable, it is important for everyone in a managing or supervising position to have mastered the principles of good practice in food safety, thus gaining the ability to guide and advise on the management of food hygiene in a food business.

The Level 4 Awards in Food Safety have been designed as a five day programme to provide an in-depth understanding of food safety with an emphasis on the importance of the management of systems and staff.

Who needs this qualification?

Managers, supervisors and senior hygiene personnel such as:

• production managers


• trainers


• owners or managers of food businesses


• supervisors with intermediate food hygiene knowledge


• hygiene auditors


• shift managers or supervisors


• Chefs/ Head Chefs

Course Content

Typically the Syllabus includes the following subjects:

• Introduction to Food Safety


• Ensuring compliance with legislation and industry guidance


• Food Safety Hazards


• Allocation of responsibilities


• Managing the operational requirements of a safe food business


• Cleaning and Disinfection regimes


• Supplier quality and safety controls


• Pest controls


• Establish food safety management procedures


• Monitoring the implementation of food safety management procedures


• Communication, sources of information and training

Ofqual Regulated/ QCF regulated

Qualification Specification (Catering)

Qualification Specification (Manufacturing)