Level 3 Improve Proficiency Qualification in Food & Drink

This qualification is ideal for those who work in a supervisory position within the food manufacturing industry and wish to gain a nationally recognised qualification. The Food and Drink Qualifications (FDQ) Level 3 award is aimed at people who supervise a team, area or are in a specialist role. Candidates will need to demonstrate competence around a wide range of complex and non routine activities. While there is no entry requirements it is ideal for candidates to have already completed the level 2 NVQ or IPQ. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate competence through completing projects, undertaking direct observations and gather evidence to build their e-portfolio.

Delivery is flexible and tailored to individual company requirements. All training is delivered on site and during the candidates’ normal working hours/shift. Candidates build an e-portfolio of evidence during this award, which is theirs to keep, and can be a useful reference guide. Assessors will visit candidates once a month and carry out direct observations and assess candidates work. All visits are planned in advance with the employer to ensure that disruption to the workplace is minimised.

This qualification will take approximately 12 months from induction to completion of the award.

This qualification will take approximately 9 months from induction to completion of the award. To gain this qualification, candidates will be required to complete units relevant to their work role, each which have a credit value – to obtain either an Award, Certificate and Diploma the specified minimal credits have to be obtained. This qualification has a variety units available and these will be selected with the learner during the induction process.