VLQs and food safety
VLQ's
Vocationally-linked Qualifications (VLQs) are those which are based upon learning outcomes defined in Units of Learning which, where appropriate, are directly derived from National Occupational Standards (NOS). They are typically practical and/or theoretical courses, aimed at developing skills and knowledge without testing their application in the workplace. Their purpose is to provide teaching, learning and assessment, which certifies the acquisition of skills and knowledge. These awards are available at different levels, level one (entry) to level three (supervisory/technical) and cover all aspects of food and drink. Have your say in the proposed structure of VLQs Improve are working with an Awarding Body Forum to develop units of learning for new Vocationally-linked qualifications which will be launched next year. Our role has been to facilitate the development of these units with awarding bodies who currently offer food and drink qualifications. Structures of these qualifications are still in development with awarding bodies however we are proposing a Food Manufacture Vocational Certificate at levels 2 and 3 to replace awards currently in the market. This is only the first phase and once qualifications are developed by awarding bodies we will be looking to add units. Please click here to download the current list of unit of learning titles. If you would like more information or are keen to get involved please contact Amanda Clark - Amanda.clark@improveltd.co.uk Current and existing VRQs
There are a number of existing food and drink VRQs, many of which are sector specific qualifications.
For more information check out the table below:
Food & Drink qualifications developed for the sector as a whole | Download here | Qualifications & Awards available specifically for the Bakery Sector | Download here | Meat & Poultry Qualifications developed for the sector | Download here | SVQs available in Scotland for the Distilling sector | Download here | Qualifications and Awards which are related to, but not specifically developed for the food & drink industry | Download here |
Related links
Information on a wide range of qualifications can be found by visiting:
www.hotcourses.com
www.openquals.com
www.sqa.org.uk
Food Safety Awards
New Food Safety Qualifications Structure
A consortium of Awarding Bodies have agreed common learning outcomes and titles for the new food safety awards. These Awards, based on the National Occupational Standards, will be available at four levels and are designed to support employers who need to comply with the new EU food safety legislation which requires businesses to have in place a food safety management system based on HACCP principles.They are the first Food Safety Awards developed specifically for food and drink manufacturing and are available now.
For further details, please click here.
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
A Similar exercise took place to agree a co-ordinated approach to HACCP awards. These are now available at two levels:
- Level 3 Award in HACCP management for food manufacturing.
- Level 4 Award in HACCP management for food manufacturing.
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