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FDQ Level 4 Diploma for Proficiency in Food Manufacturing Excellence (Wales) - C0048168

Further Details
Course Code
LA17323
Location
Distance Learning
Duration
Open or Distance Learning, This qualification is a Diploma requiring achievement of a minimum of 37 credits.

Candidates are encouraged to work at their own pace following individual programmes of learning. The length of time taken to complete will depend upon many factors but we expect most candidates to complete within 18 – 24 months.
Department
Food Manufacturing
Start Date
30 Jul 2024
End Date
30 Jul 2025
Course Overview
This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop higher level occupational skills and knowledge in directing/managing the change processes and techniques that drive improvement and sustainability in food supply chain businesses.

The qualification confirms occupational competence in specific job roles including:
- Lean/Improvement Manager
- Food Preparation Manager/Consultant
- Food Processing and Manufacture Manager
- Food Sales and Service Manager
- Quality and Improvement Manager

The qualification covers skills and knowledge from a wide range of areas such as: identifying improvement priorities, leading improvement, developing excellence strategies, leading organisational change and managing risks.
Open distance learning and work based assessment. Your College Work Based Learning Practitioner will visit the workplace which must comply with working in a safe environment.

Assessments will take place to assess competence over a period of time and underpinning knowledge.

Online support is available through a virtual learning environment.

Learning takes the form of a mixture of observations in the workplace, written and oral questioning supplemented by witness testimony, workplace documentation, photographic evidence and professional discussion.

Accreditation of prior learning is also considered, but this can be time bound.
Suitable learners of all ages are invited to join anytime of the year. It is essential you are currently employed in this area of learning and fully supported by your employer.

All applicants will undertake a thorough training needs analysis to ensure that the correct course and levels are chosen.
The qualification is available within the Welsh Apprenticeship Framework In Food and Drink. Learners are also able to achieve this qualification outside of the apprenticeship framework. It can be used as a stepping stone to larger qualifications of this type. Please speak to your College Work Based Learning Practitioner to discuss options.
Please contact our employer engagement team on 0300 30 30 006 or email employers@cambria.ac.uk to discuss funding eligibility.
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