Level 4 Managing Food Safety and Hygiene for Manufacturing – RSPH

Course Description

Advanced qualification designed for senior staff and managers in food and drink manufacturing who oversee supervisors and food handlers. The programme provides comprehensive exploration of food safety management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and maintain high standards. Participants develop leadership capabilities necessary for building a food safety culture within their organisations.

Who It's For

• Managers in manufacturing sectors
• HACCP managers
• Food business operators
• Auditors
• Trainers
• Technical staff
• Those intending to become managers

What You'll Learn

• Food safety management principles in-depth
• Regulatory compliance requirements for food and drink manufacturing
• Best practices for food and drink manufacturing
• Implementation of effective food safety management systems
• Leadership development for fostering organisational food safety culture

Accreditation

RSPH Level 4 Award — Ofqual regulated qualification.

Duration

5 days of training plus an additional exam day.

Non-consecutive delivery for public courses; typically spread over several weeks with examination scheduled weeks after the final training session.

Assessment

• Two hand-written RSPH examinations (120 minutes each)
• Paper 1: Synoptic paper covering all course content
• Paper 2: Controlled assignment based on candidate's workplace
• Grading: Pass or Distinction only 50% on each paper (no certificate for a fail)
• Significant self-study, homework, and reading required outside training hours

Prerequisites

• Ofqual Level 3 qualification in Food Safety and/or HACCP (recommended)
• Literacy and numeracy equivalent to Level 2 (GCSE grade C or above)
• Experience working in a food manufacturing setting
• Pre-course assessment may be required for those with online-only Level 2/3 training
• Candidates must not be simultaneously enrolled for Level 4 with another awarding body

Delivery & Pricing

Remote Public Courses - webinar

• Price: £550pp + £50 for materials (£600 total)
• Includes RSPH exam fees
• Live online training via video conferencing
• Limited to 5 candidates per course
• Book directly online for individuals or invoice
• VAT exempt

On-Site Training

• Price: £1,500 + £200pp (includes exam fees and course materials)
• Trainer delivered at your business location nationwide
• Travel fees may apply
• VAT exempt

One-to-One Tuition

• Price: £1,500 + £50 for materials
• Private instruction
• VAT exempt

Upcoming Public Courses

• Public remote course: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th June 2026
• Exam: 6-8 weeks after end of course

Trainer Credentials

• 15+ years delivering accredited food safety and HACCP training in manufacturing
• 8+ years lecturing food safety at Westminster Adult Education
• Taught food safety at Westminster Culinary College (Victoria)
• International Food Safety Auditor and Consultant (Ecolab)
• Independent auditor for catering businesses
• HACCP plan and SOP development specialist
• B.Sc. (Hons) in Food Science-related subject
• Level 4 qualification in Food Safety and HACCP