RSPH Level 4 Certificate in Dairy Hygiene Inspection
Level 4 Ref. Q000039
Dairy hygiene is crucial for ensuring the safety and quality of dairy products. Our accredited Level 4 qualification will equip you with the advanced knowledge and skills needed for hygiene inspections at primary production level for milk production holdings, including in relation to raw milk drinking
What is the Level 4 Dairy Hygiene Inspection Certificate?
The RSPH Level 4 Certificate in Dairy Hygiene Inspection covers the principles and practices required to conduct an inspection, identify the outcomes, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders. Most issues in dairy hygiene are attributable to improper handling and lack of knowledge.
This accredited qualification is designed to cover the core principles of the dairy industry and dairy inspection to help you ensure the highest standards of hygiene in dairy production through comprehensive understanding and application of Food Management Systems within the industry.
This qualification is regulated by Ofqual
Who is this qualification for?
Level 4 Dairy Hygiene Inspection is valuable for professionals involved in dairy production, quality control, and inspection.
Trainee Dairy Hygiene Inspectors
ain the knowledge in dairy hygiene inspection to advance your career.
Dairy Inspectors
Enhance your expertise in dairy hygiene inspection with this advanced qualification.
Dairy Production Supervisors
Gain the knowledge to oversee and maintain hygiene practices in dairy production.
Key skills
By completing this qualification, you will gain practical, actionable understanding of advanced dairy hygiene practices, including:
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Principles of the Dairy Industry
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Understanding relevant dairy legislation and the hierarchy of enforcement
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Principles of Dairy Inspection including Compliance Ratings
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The use of the Manual of Official Controls in Dairy Hygiene Inspection
For full details, read the course specification below.
How long does it take to complete?
The qualification takes a total of 150 hours to complete, including 75 hours of guided learning time, followed by a Portfolio of Evidence.
Career progression
This qualification is aimed at trainee Dairy Hygiene Inspectors appointed by the Food Standards Agency and for those individuals currently working as Dairy Hygiene Inspectors.
Looking to advance your career even further? This qualification is part of the Dairy Hygiene Pathway, designed to provide you with the tools you need to excel in the dairy industry.
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Specification - RSPH Level 4 Certificate in Dairy Hygiene Inspection
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