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SVQ Food & Drink Manufacturing Level 6

Developed by the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink and industry, this SVQ provides opportunities for those working to gain industry related qualifications. It is made up of three main parts – SVQ Food and Drink Operations SCQF level 6, Core Skills and Enhancements. The qualification enables those working in food and drink manufacturing in a team leader or supervisory role to develop in their role. The course is a partnership with the employer, employee and College. An assessor/trainer will support the apprentice to achieve throughout the duration of the course.This qualification is ideal for those working in food and drink manufacturing in a team leader or supervisory role, or those who will be working in that role in the near future.

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What will I learn on the course?

Each apprentice is required to achieve the following mandatory units :
  • Monitor Food Safety at Critical Control Points in Food and Drink Operations
  • Monitor Health, Safety and Environmental Systems in Food Manufacture
  • Monitor and Maintain Product Quality in Food and Drink Operations

There is a range of optional units that can be selected depending on the type of food and drink business and the job role of MA. A skills scan will be undertaken with assessor/trainer prior to MA commencing.
Each apprentice is required to achieve the following Core Skills:
  • Communication
  • Working with others
  • Problem Solving
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Numeracy

All Core Skills need to be separately certificated at level SCQF 5 or above.

What further course options are available?

  • HNC Management
  • Professional Qualifications