Level 3 Food Safety Course

The Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety course is accredited through Highfield and is perfect for those managing a team in any food industry.

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Level 3 Food Safety Course

Accredited through Highfield Qualifications, this Level 3 Food Safety Course is perfect for catering managers, senior chefs and supervisors providing a thorough understanding of the relevant legislation applicable to food safety. This course has the option to focus on the Catering, Manufacturing, Retail or Maritime sectors.

The Level 3 Food Safety course is available for online study, in-house training, blended learning or as a public course. See below for more details.

Qualification Name:
Highfield Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety
Who is this course for?
The Level 3 Food Safety Award is perfect for catering managers, senior chefs and supervisors in any food industry.
Delivery Options:
In House Training
Public Course
Online Learning
Blended Learning

About the Level 3 Food Safety Course 

This Level 3 qualification ensures that supervisors and team leaders are aware of the legislations applicable to food safety and how to communicate the required standards to employees.

This course aims to build on practical food safety knowledge covered in the Level 2 Food Safety Course, with an emphasis on identifying food safety hazards and then implementing and managing food safety procedures confidently.

This Level 3 Food Safety Course can be applied across multiple sectors including catering, retail, manufacturing and marine. It is also MCA approved so is suitable for super-yachts, cruise liners and ferry personnel.

Level 3 Food Safety Course Contents

This Level 3 course is designed to be covered in 20 hours, with in-house and classroom training delivered over 3 days. Assessment requires candidates to complete 45 multiple choice questions within 90 minutes and achieve a minimum of 60% to pass.

Topics covered on the Level 3 Food Safety Course include:

  • Introduction to food safety hazards and relevant control measures
  • Temperature controls
  • Workplace and equipment design
  • Pest management
  • Implementation and management of cleaning and disinfection procedures
  • Personal hygiene
  • Your role as a manager/supervisor
  • Training requirements
  • Ensuring compliance with food safety legislation
  • The application and monitoring of good hygiene practice
  • How to implement and manage a good food safety management system (HACCP)

Highfield currently provides around 70% of all regulated food safety qualifications and we’re extremely proud to be a Highfield-approved centre and offer industry-recognised qualifications that will enhance learners’ career prospects.  This course is accredited by Highfield and regulated by OFQUAL.

Highfield Factsheets

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Highfield Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Manufacturing

Highfield Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Retail

What’s Next after the Level 3 in Food Safety?

For senior managers and business owners, the Level 4 Food Safety course provides the skills, knowledge and confidence to set, manage and implement food safety policies within an organisation.

You may also be interested in the Level 3 Food Allergen Management course or the Level 3 HACCP training.

Available Course Formats

  • In House Training
  • Public Course
  • Online Course
  • Blended Learning
Overview: A 3-day course delivered on site at your premises for up to 12 delegates
Location: At your premises
Dates: You choose dates that suit you, this can be 3 consecutive days, or we can spread them out, e.g. one day a week over 3 weeks
Pricing: Price is dependent on class size and the location of the training. Please contact us with your requirements for a quote.
What's included: 3 days training, course materials, exam registration and Highfield accredited certification on successfully passing the exam.
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Next course dates: 27th November, 4th and 11th December 2023
Overview: A 3-day virtual course taking place live over Zoom followed by a remote invigilated exam.
Location: The virtual course can be done at home or work.
Pricing: £365 + VAT (£438) per person

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Next course dates: 16th, 23rd and 30th January 2024
Overview: A 3-day open course with availability for up to 12 students.
Location: Eastleigh - Venue to be confirmed.
Pricing: £395 + VAT (£474) per person

Book Your Place
Next course dates: 13th, 18th and 25th March 2024
Overview: A 3-day virtual course taking place live over Zoom followed by a remote invigilated exam.
Location: The virtual course can be done at home or work.
Pricing: £395 + VAT (£474) per person

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What's included Classroom course: 3 days training, course materials, exam registration and Highfield accredited certification on successfully passing the exam. Lunch and refreshments each day.
Remote course: 3 days training, course material posted out in advance of the course, remote invigilated exam and Highfield accredited certification on successfully passing the exam
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Overview: An online course for you to take at your own pace, this should take approximately 9 hours to complete.
Location: Wherever you have internet access, such as at home or at work
Dates: You can login and study ant any time and date to suit you. You have one year from registration to complete the course
Pricing: £175 + VAT (£210) per person.

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Discounts available for more than 10 learners enrolled on the same course. Please contact us for more details.
What's included: Registration and access to the Highfield E-learning course for one year. A downloadable e-learning certificate on completion.
The eLearning course on it's own is not MCA approved. To get the MCA approved Level 3 qualification, you must complete the formal exam which can be completed by remote invigilation. Please contact us for more details.
Enquire about this course
Overview: Get the best of both worlds by cutting down on classroom time. Delegates undertake the self-study online learning component first and then spend one day in the classroom instead of three. The classroom day provides an opportunity to recap on key points learned to ensure through understanding and to allow for questions and discussions. This classroom time is also spent focusing on ensuring the content is relevant to the individual or organisation
Location: The online-learning part is completed at home or at work, followed by a one-day classroom course completed at your premises
Dates: At a time and date to suit you. You have upto one year from registration to complete the e-learning course and the classroom course should be followed up shortly after completion.
Pricing: Price is dependent on class size and the location of the training. Please contact us for a quote.
What's included: Registration and access to the Highfield online-learning course for one year. A downloadable course completion certificate. A one-day training course after completion of the e-learning, exam registration and Highfield accredited certification on successfully passing the exam.
Enquire about this course
Overview:
A 3-day course delivered on site at your premises for up to 12 delegates
Location:
At your premises
Dates:
You choose dates that suit you, this can be 3 consecutive days, or we can spread them out, e.g. one day a week over 3 weeks
Pricing:
Price is dependent on class size and the location of the training. Please contact us with your requirements for a quote.
What's included:
3 days training, course materials, exam registration and Highfield accredited certification on successfully passing the exam.
Next course dates:
27th November, 4th and 11th December 2023
Overview:
A 3-day virtual course taking place live over Zoom followed by a remote invigilated exam.
Location:
The virtual course can be done at home or work.
Pricing:
£365 + VAT (£438) per person
Next course dates:
16th, 23rd and 30th January 2024
Overview:
A 3-day open course with availability for up to 12 students.
Location:
Eastleigh - Venue to be confirmed.
Pricing:
£395 + VAT (£474) per person
Next course dates:
13th, 18th and 25th March 2024
Overview:
A 3-day virtual course taking place live over Zoom followed by a remote invigilated exam.
Location:
The virtual course can be done at home or work.
Pricing:
£395 + VAT (£474) per person
What's included
Classroom course: 3 days training, course materials, exam registration and Highfield accredited certification on successfully passing the exam. Lunch and refreshments each day.
Remote course: 3 days training, course material posted out in advance of the course, remote invigilated exam and Highfield accredited certification on successfully passing the exam
Overview:
An online course for you to take at your own pace, this should take approximately 9 hours to complete.
Location:
Wherever you have internet access, such as at home or at work
Dates:
You can login and study ant any time and date to suit you. You have one year from registration to complete the course
Pricing:
£175 + VAT (£210) per person.
Discounts available for more than 10 learners enrolled on the same course. Please contact us for more details.
What's included:
Registration and access to the Highfield E-learning course for one year. A downloadable e-learning certificate on completion.
The eLearning course on it's own is not MCA approved. To get the MCA approved Level 3 qualification, you must complete the formal exam which can be completed by remote invigilation. Please contact us for more details.
Overview:
Get the best of both worlds by cutting down on classroom time. Delegates undertake the self-study online learning component first and then spend one day in the classroom instead of three. The classroom day provides an opportunity to recap on key points learned to ensure through understanding and to allow for questions and discussions. This classroom time is also spent focusing on ensuring the content is relevant to the individual or organisation
Location:
The online-learning part is completed at home or at work, followed by a one-day classroom course completed at your premises
Dates:
At a time and date to suit you. You have upto one year from registration to complete the e-learning course and the classroom course should be followed up shortly after completion.
Pricing:
Price is dependent on class size and the location of the training. Please contact us for a quote.
What's included:
Registration and access to the Highfield online-learning course for one year. A downloadable course completion certificate. A one-day training course after completion of the e-learning, exam registration and Highfield accredited certification on successfully passing the exam.

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