RSPH Level 2 Award for Proficiency in Poultry Meat Inspection
Level 2 Ref. Q000066
This accredited Level 2 qualification is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required for proficient poultry meat inspection. It is ideal for those working in or aspiring to work in the poultry meat industry, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulations.
What is the Level 2 Award for Proficiency in Poultry Meat Inspection?
The RSPH Level 2 Award for Proficiency in Poultry Meat Inspection covers the principles and practices necessary to work as part of a team to carry out effective post-mortem inspection of carcases and offal. This qualification ensures that you understand the critical aspects of poultry meat safety, including identifying diseases, contamination, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Most issues in poultry meat inspection are due to a lack of knowledge or awareness. This accredited qualification is designed to help you make informed decisions to maintain high standards of poultry meat safety and quality.
The RSPH Level 2 Award for Proficiency in Poultry Meat Inspection is a qualification consisting of three routes:
- Post–mortem inspection of broilers and hens
- Post-mortem inspection of ducks and geese
- Post-mortem inspection of turkeys
This qualification is regulated by Ofqual
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is valuable for anyone involved in or looking to enter the poultry meat industry, whether you are a new entrant, an existing inspector, or a food safety professional.
Key skills
By completing this qualification, you will gain practical, actionable understanding of poultry meat inspection, including:
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Understanding preparations for the post-mortem inspection
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Understanding procedures for the post mortem inspection
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Understanding the conditions identified in the post-mortem inspection
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Understanding how to use food safety management procedures for post mortem inspection of poultry.
For full details, read the course specification below.
How long does it take to complete?
The qualification takes a total of 76 hours to complete, including 71 hours of guided learning time, followed by an Oral or written examination and workplace Observation.
Career progression
On completion of this qualification, you will be able to implement the knowledge you have gained in a suitable work related environment and progress to the RSPH Level 4 Diploma for Proficiency in Meat Inspection.
Downloadable documents
Specification - RSPH Level 2 Award for Proficiency in Poultry Meat Inspection
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