Advanced Certificate in Food Safety

This qualification, which was introduced in 1984, has been regularly reviewed and modified to meet the food industry's need for a high level practical training programme with external accreditation. The training programme is delivered by registered centres and tutors and consists of at least 36 hours of teaching time, typically over 5 or more days. Some courses are delivered in consecutive days, often residentially – these ‘intensive‘ courses have special examination requirements to maintain the quality of the learning experience.

To undertake and be successful in the assessment candidates must submit two workplace