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Food Safety

Level 5 Advanced Food Safety Management

Senior food safety leadership across HACCP, auditing, crisis management and culture.

Advanced2-day workshop and portfolioEnglish or ArabicHighfield

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Course overview

The Highfield Level 5 International Award in Advanced Food Safety Management gives food safety trainers, consultants, enforcement officers, auditors and quality assurance officers the enhanced knowledge and skills to develop and implement effective policies and standards across the food supply chain.

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Content includes managing food safety in a food business, effective management and leadership, communication, developing management systems and food safety culture, controlling hazards, HACCP, and inspections and audits. Learners research, analyse and evaluate food safety protocols, solve problems and make recommendations.

If you already hold Level 4 Food Safety and Level 4 HACCP, this is the next step for greater recognition and expertise.

Key takeaways

  1. 01Lead food safety management and culture across a business
  2. 02Evaluate food safety and HACCP protocols with evidence-based reasoning
  3. 03Write a 3,000–5,000 word case-study assignment with recommendations
  4. 04Produce audit checklists, HACCP control charts and emergency plans
  5. 05Defend your conclusions in a professional discussion

Course outline

  1. Module 1
    Initial learning hours
    • 2-day classroom or virtual session with a Highfield approved tutor
    • Course curriculum and assessment framework
  2. Module 2
    Research and analysis assignment
    • Extended essay on a food safety case study
    • Applying food safety and HACCP principles
    • Strengths, weaknesses, conclusions and recommendations
  3. Module 3
    Professional discussion
    • 60-minute recorded discussion with the assessor
    • Presenting evaluation, arguments and conclusions
  4. Module 4
    Bespoke documents
    • Internal audit checklist and HACCP control chart
    • Report on developing a positive food safety culture
    • Emergency plan for power outage, fire or flood
  5. Module 5
    Multiple-choice examination
    • 45 questions in 90 minutes on Highfield's e-assessment platform
    • Instant result

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Frequently asked questions

What are the entry requirements?

A Level 4 food safety qualification achieved within the last two years, or an older Level 4 plus two years' recent food safety experience. Level 3 or 4 HACCP, auditing and food safety culture qualifications are recommended.

How long does it take?

The taught element is a 2-day session. You then complete the assignment, portfolio documents, professional discussion and exam at your own pace with assessor support.

How do I choose the right course?

Compare your professional goals, experience and preferred format, or ask an adviser to help.

Are courses available online?

Yes. Live virtual and in-house options are available depending on the programme.

Will I receive a certificate?

Certificate requirements depend on the programme and awarding organisation.

Reviews

“Thank you for the excellent service again as always. BEMCON provide a friendly and professional service every time we carried out training for our food outlets. BEMCON trainers are friendly, very professional mentors and deliver quality training. The whole process is a breeze and everyone is helpful, courteous and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend BEMCON to anyone.”
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Where this course runs

RiyadhJeddahLive Online

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