Level 4
Course Breakdown
Who needs this qualification?
This Level 4 Food Safety accredited qualification is principally designed for senior staff and those who are managers of food handlers in a food business within the catering, retail and hospitality industry. It covers all of the necessary aspects of food hygiene and safety in depth, providing candidates with thorough knowledge. It concentrates on the need for programmes and procedures to be properly drawn up, implemented and monitored to ensure full compliance with the legislation.
Why is Level 4 training important?
It's the responsibility of the food business to ensure food safety and make sure customers are not harmed or injured from eating contaminated food/drink. Under food safety regulations, those responsible for food safety management systems and procedures, should be commensurately trained to understand their obligation in managing food safety. This intense, in-depth course covering developing, implementing, monitoring and verifying food safety and hygiene in the workplace, will help guide you to keep food safe.
Assessment and Grading:
Attainment of the Learning Outcomes will be assessed by two new written examination set by RSPH. The two papers consist of; a controlled assignment based on your place of work. The second paper is synoptic, covering all parts of the course content. Candidates are now allowed 120 minutes to complete both papers.
The qualification is graded as either Pass or Distinction. Candidates who fail to reach the minimum standard for the Pass grade will be recorded as having failed the assessment and will not receive a certificate.
Course details:
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Duration: 5 days, plus an additional 3/4 day for exams
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Time: 9:30 -16:30 daily
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Ofqual Qualification Number 603/2407/7
Candidates are given a few weeks to revise between the last day of your course and your exam, to prepare for the written exams.
Next public course:
Oct 2022
The training for this course will take place live online with the trainer via video conferencing platform. Candidates will sit their exam in person at our venue. Please email us to register your interest in this course. Max number of candidates per course is 5. Please note, we are currently moving office and are no longer based in Ealing. We hope to be settled at a new venue in Sept 2022
Recommended prior learning:
Candidates should have a min Level 3 qualification in Food Safety/HACCP, or a Level 2 qualification in Food Safety/HACCP obtained before January 2006. RSPH also recommends that candidates have a level of literacy and numeracy equivalent to Level 2
Restrictions on Candidate Entry:
Candidates should not enter or be entered with another awarding body for level 4 qualification in managing food safety in catering. Candidates must be proactive on this course and be prepared to put in extra study time outside the course training, for answering and submitting set homework, reading around the subject and preparing for the advanced Level 4 exam papers.
Course Trainer
Your Trainer:
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Teaching formal Food Safety and HACCP courses for over 10 years, including delivering courses for a Westminster Adult Education for 8 years, delivered training courses for other local authorities and culinary schools and colleges.
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International Food Safety Consultant and Auditor for Ecolab, writes bespoke HACCP plans and Food Safety Policies.
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Helps food businesses to achieve better Food Hygiene Ratings.
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Holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in a Food Science related subjects and Level 4 in Food Safety.
Course Types
Public courses @ Kitchen Tonic London
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We are currently not offering classroom based training for individuals as we have moved out of Ealing and will hopefully be relocated in a new office in Sept 2022
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Cost £800pp, includes exam fees and course handouts.
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Online training live with the trainer is available via video conferencing platforms. Please contact if you would like to arrange this. Additional costs to post course materials to you.
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Exams for public courses including if you attend training online, are held at our office.
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Our courses are VAT exempt. Contact us for more information
In-house - we come to you.
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If you'd like this course delivered at your business location in England, submit a request and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Cost £2000 plus £200pp, includes exam fees and course handouts.
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Our courses are VAT exempt.