Food Manufacturing

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Prepare for a role in the food industry with our Food Manufacturing courses. Our supportive and knowledgeable tutors will ensure you gain a wide variety of skills you need to excel.

Food Manufacturing will suit you whether it’s completely new to you, or you’re just looking to expand your existing capabilities, perhaps to support multi-skilling or to develop into areas such as quality assurance or lab operations. No matter what stage you’re at in your career, we’ll help you to achieve your goals.

Apprenticeships We Offer

Level 2 Diploma for Proficiency in Food and Drink Operations

Entry Requirement – Over 16 years old. Work in paid employment in the food manufacturing sector for 16 hours a week or more

Typical Duration – 18 months

Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment

Location – Workplace


Level 2 Diploma for Proficiency in Butchery and Meat Processing

Entry Requirement – Over 16 years old. Work in paid employment in the butchery and meat processing sector for 16 hours a week or more

Typical Duration – 21 months

Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment

Location – Workplace


Level 2 Diploma for Proficiency in Food Industry Team Leading

Entry Requirement – Over 16 years old. Work in paid employment in the food manufacturing sector for 16 hours a week or more

Typical Duration – 18 months

Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment

Location – Workplace


Level 2 Diploma for Proficiency in Baking Industry Skills

Entry Requirement – Over 16 years old. Work in paid employment in the baking industry sector for 16 hours a week or more

Typical Duration – 18 months

Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment

Location – Workplace

Level 3 Diploma for Proficiency in Food and Drink Technical Operations

Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry

Typical Duration – 21 months

Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment

Location – Workplace


Level 3 Diploma for Proficiency in Advanced Butchery and Meat Processing

Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry

Typical Duration – 24 months

Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment

Location – Workplace


Level 3 Diploma for Proficiency in Advanced Butchery and Meat Processing

Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry

Typical Duration – 18 months

Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment

Location – Workplace


Level 3 Diploma for Proficiency in Food Industry Technical Management

Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry

Typical Duration – 21 months

Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment

Location – Workplace

Level 4 Certificate for Proficiency in Food Manufacturing Excellence

Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry

Typical Duration – 24 months

Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment

Location – Workplace

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