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Description:
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a well established system of food safety management. This Level 3 qualification covers the importance of HACCP-based food safety management procedures, the preliminary processes for HACCP-based procedures, development of the Procedures, monitoring of critical control points and corrective actions and the evaluation of the procedures. The qualification is firmly based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Improve, the Sector Skills Council for the food and drinks manufacturing industry, and conforms to all awarding bodies and Improve.
The aim of this qualification is to develop an understanding of HACCP-based food safety management. Holders of this qualification will have the Appropriate knowledge and understanding to be an integral part of a HACCP team and to supervise the implementation of a HACCP based system in the work environment. Although designed primarily for employees of the food manufacturing industry, this qualification will also be of benefit to caterers and retailers.
Summary of outcomes: To achieve this qualification, a candidate must:
1. State the importance of HACCP based food safety management systems, by being able to:
• Outline the need for HACCP
• Describe the HACCP approach to food safety procedures
• Review legislation relating to HACCP.
2. Explain the preliminary processes for HACCP based procedures by being able to:
• State the requirements for a HACCP team
• Outline the prerequisites for HACCP
• Describe food production processes including use of end product
• Evaluate process flow diagrams.
3. Outline the development of the HACCP based procedures, by being able to:
• Identify hazards and risks in the production process
• Determine critical control points
• Establish critical limits
4. Describe procedures for ensuring food safety, by being able to:
• Establish and implement monitoring procedures at critical control points
• Describe corrective actions.
5. Evaluate HACCP based procedures, by being able to:
• Describe documentation and record keeping procedures
• Outline the verification and review of procedures.