History of FDQ
Developing qualifications for 25 years
Our roots trace back to 1946, with the establishment of the Institute of Meat
Part of the FTC Group, we are a non-for-profit organisation
Let's go back in time....
When did it all start?
Food and Drink Qualifications Ltd was first created back in 2001, though our roots trace back to 1946, with the establishment of the Institute of Meat (IoM). The IoM remains a sister organisation and a valuable source of meat industry expertise to this day.
Did you know?
We were the 11th End-point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) out of over 100 other EPAOs to have been registered to deliver EPAs. We delivered our first EPA in April 2017, the Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship Standard.
Did you know?
We have now delivered over 3,000 EPAs. We also provide over 160 food and drink industry related qualifications.
Timeline....
1946
The Institute of Meat (IoM) now sister organisation to FDQ was introduced
1986
2001
The Meat Training Council, a not-for-profit skills charity was formed
Food and Drink Qualification Ltd was created, John Herbert Alan Stevenson became the first Company Director
2005
2011
Bill Jermey is appointed as Director of Food and Drink Qualifications (FDQ)
FDQAwards was introduced by FDQ, a secure centre management system for approved FDQ centres
2013
2014
Terry Fennell appointed as Group Operations Manager for the Food and Drink Training and Education Council (FTC)
The Meat Training Council rebranded to Food and Drink Training and Education Council or now commonly known as FTC
2016
2017
Terry Fennell promoted to Chief Executive Officer and Responsible Officer for FDQ
FDQ introduced their first EPA Standard
2018
2022
Jane Downes appointed as Director of FDQ
Christine Walsh appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Food and Drink Training and Education Council (FTC)
FDQ Teams
Operations
The operations team strive to provide unrivalled support to all our apprentices and learning providers, aiming to deliver the best possible customer care
Quality Assurance
We believe having a team of experienced, friendly, fair and hard working individuals helps us stand out from the crowd. In fact, with many years of combined experience in their field, we are confident to say we are one of the best within the food and drink industry.
EPA Management
Assessors
We think the food and drink industry deserves to have their EPA services delivered by people who really understand it and have the necessary experience
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