GSFIN Level 2 International Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (CPD)

Course Overview

This intermediate course offers comprehensive training in food safety principles tailored to the food manufacturing industry. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of hazard identification, hygiene practices, and food safety compliance specific to manufacturing. The course aims to equip participants with practical skills to support food safety programs, helping them contribute effectively to safer manufacturing environments.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Apply food safety principles within manufacturing processes.
2. Identify and categorize common food safety hazards specific to production lines.
3. Implement hygiene and sanitation standards tailored to manufacturing environments.
4. Control cross-contamination at different stages of manufacturing.
5. Monitor temperature control and storage protocols for raw materials and finished goods.
6. Follow safe handling and processing practices to reduce foodborne risks.
7. Implement personal hygiene practices and protective measures in manufacturing.
8. Conduct basic sanitation and cleaning procedures effectively.
9. Understand regulatory food safety requirements for manufacturing.
10. Recognize the role of documentation and record-keeping in food safety compliance.

Course Outcomes:

Participants will gain the skills needed to actively support food safety programs in manufacturing facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and contributing to a safer production environment.

Target Audience:

Entry- to mid-level manufacturing employees, quality control assistants, and junior food safety personnel.

Prerequisites:

Completion of Level 1 Food Safety training or equivalent introductory food safety knowledge.

Course Content / Syllabus Outline:

1. Food Safety Hazards in Manufacturing
2. Industry Hygiene and Sanitation Standards
3. Cross-Contamination Control in Production
4. Monitoring Temperature Control and Storage
5. Regulatory Compliance and Record-Keeping

Assessment and Evaluation Methods:

Participants will be assessed through quizzes, case studies, and a final examination that applies food safety principles in practical manufacturing scenarios.

Certification / CPD Points:

Successful completion awards a Level 2 CPD-certified certificate with associated CPD points.

Course Duration:

The course spans 10 hours, covering training and assessment.