IOSM Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing
Programme Overview
The Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing is aimed at those responsible for assisting in the
development and maintenance of the HACCP systems.
Holders of the qualification will have the knowledge necessary to be an integral part of a HACCP team in the
manufacturing and other related industries, for example those involved with the distribution and storage.
The qualification is also suitable for those owning/managing smaller food businesses to give them the
underpinning knowledge to develop a HACCP study. The qualification is intended predominantly for learners
already working in manufacturing, with a sound knowledge of food safety hazards and controls.
HACCP is regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the
production of safe food.
Progression
Progression and further learning routes include:
*IOSM Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing
*IOSM Level 4 in HACCP Management for Food Manufacturing
Entry Requirement
*There are no prerequisites for this qualification, although learners should have a sound knowledge of food
safety hazards and their controls.
*It is advised that learners already hold the Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing or equivalent.
*It is also advised that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.
