Free Level 3 Food Safety for Manufacturing Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll study food safety legislation, hazard analysis, contamination controls, and the responsibilities of supervisors and managers working in food manufacturing environments. The course runs over approximately 12 months on a part-time basis. A level 3 food safety for manufacturing qualification is recognised by employers across the food production and processing sector, and the Highfield Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing is a well-known compliance credential.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll understand the legal responsibilities of food businesses and supervisors under UK food safety law.
You'll identify microbiological, chemical, physical, and allergenic hazards in manufacturing environments.
You'll explain how to control and prevent contamination at each stage of food production.
You'll apply the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) to manufacturing processes.
You'll describe the importance of temperature control, personal hygiene, and cleaning procedures.
You'll understand how to implement and monitor food safety management systems.
You'll recognise the role of supervisors in training staff and maintaining compliance.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Flemingate Centre. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group discussion, and case studies relevant to food manufacturing. Assessment is by a written examination set by Highfield. You'll need to pass the exam to earn the Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Food safety supervisor: overseeing hygiene compliance on a production line.
Quality control operative: monitoring standards in food manufacturing.
Production team leader: managing food safety procedures across a shift.
Food hygiene officer: auditing and enforcing safety practices in a facility.
HACCP coordinator: maintaining hazard analysis records and controls.
Factory compliance officer: ensuring regulatory standards are met.
What you could study next
Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing (Highfield) - the next step for those moving into senior management or technical roles with broader responsibility for food safety systems.
HACCP for Food Manufacturing qualifications - deepen your understanding of hazard analysis for specialist or auditing roles.
Level 3 or 4 qualifications in Quality Assurance - relevant if you're moving toward quality management in food production.
