RSPH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety and Hygiene (Catering)

What is Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering?

The RSPH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety and Hygiene covers the advanced principles of managing food safety and hygiene. It includes the procedures required to maintain high standards of food safety, from storage and preparation to cooking and serving, with a focus on managerial responsibilities.

This accredited qualification is designed to help you ensure your food handling practices are safe for consumers through awareness and understanding of the roles, responsibilities, risks, and hazards associated with food hygiene at a managerial level.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual/CCEA and Qualification Wales.

Who is this qualification for? 

Level 4 Managing Food Safety and Hygiene is valuable for anyone involved in managing food handling or looking to enter a senior managerial role in the food industry – whether you are starting a new role, preparing for a promotion, or looking to improve safety for you and your team.

Key Skills 

By completing this qualification, you will gain practical, actionable understanding of food safety at a managerial level, including: 

• Roles and responsibilities for managing food hygiene and safety 
• The importance of food safety management systems 
• How to identify and control common food safety hazards 
• Procedures for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene 
• Managerial techniques for ensuring organizational compliance with food safety standards 

For full details, read the course specification below.

How long does it take to complete? 

The qualification takes a total of 30 hours to complete, including 24 hours of guided learning time, followed by a 90-minute multiple-choice examination. 

Career Progression 

Completing the Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety and Hygiene is a valuable step on the route to a wide variety of careers, including: 

• Food Safety Manager 
• Quality Assurance Director 
• Operations Manager 
• Catering Director 
• Food Production Manager 

Looking to advance your career even further? This qualification is part of the Food Safety pathway, designed to provide you with the tools you need to excel in the food industry. 

Downloadable Documents 

How do I apply?