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Apprenticeship training course

Food industry technologist (level 3)

Making sure food and drink products are of the right quality and safe to eat and drink.

Qualification level
3
Equivalent to A level.
Typical duration
24 months
Apprenticeship category
Health and science
Maximum funding
£18,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • Food and drink quality auditor
  • Food and drink technologist
  • Food technologist
  • New product development technologist
  • Operations quality expert
  • Process development technologist,
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Implement and maintain risk management systems (for example, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
  • Review and maintain technical procedures for food businesses.
  • Use a range of IT systems to analyse and interpret data to identify trends and drive Continuous Improvement (CI).
  • Provide and interpret management data and information (reports and presentations).
  • Conduct sensory evaluation activities.
  • Contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI).
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
  • Use problem solving techniques and investigation methods, including root cause analysis.
  • Influence and negotiate with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders using technical language and methods appropriate to the audience.
  • Check raw materials, packaging and finished product quality against legislative requirements and specification.
  • Monitor and review manufacturing standards and parameters.
  • Support trials on new and existing products.
  • Investigate product non-conformance and recommend corrective action.

Full information on Food industry technologist (level 3) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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