The FDQ qualifications that sit within this suite cover a range of practical skills and knowledge needed in the meat and poultry industry. The apprenticeships provide more in-depth learning of butchery skills and knowledge for retail butchers, in-store supermarket butchers or process butchers.

This suite of bakery and cake decoration qualifications is designed for learners of all levels – from beginner bakers to professional cake decorators and confectioners.

The qualifications that sit within this suite cover the key support functions that are essential to the smooth running of any food business. They are designed to teach technical and practical skills as well as set high standards in core functions within the workplace, including training, cleaning, packing, warehousing, storage and distribution.

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Workers in this part of the food industry are operating in a highly regulated area. Some of the qualifications in this suite support the legislation that exists to protect animal welfare and meat safety standards

Food businesses have a responsibility to comply with food safety legislation and to implement a food safety management system based on HACCP principles.

The qualifications within this suite are a mandatory element of the following apprenticeship standards: Level 2 Food and Drink Process Operator, Level 3 Food and Drink Advanced Process Operator, Level 2 Baker, Level 2 Butcher.

The food industry is made up of a wide range of sectors, from bakery to meat and poultry; brewing to fish and shellfish. As such it requires a broad range of skills and knowledge.

Food Technologists, Product Development Technologists and Quality Assurance Managers play a vital role in driving innovation and maintaining food safety within the food industry. These are just a few of the roles learners could aspire to with the FDQ Food Technology qualifications.

We offer a wide range of qualifications which can support the delivery of funded qualifications and endorsed programmes. If you’re looking for something more bespoke – such as additional qualifications or recognition for your training programmes, get in touch.