CIEH Level 4 Award in Food Safety (Advanced) 

This qualification, which was introduced in 1984, has been regularly reviewed and modified to meet the food industries need for a high level practical training programme with external accreditation. The training programme is delivered by registered centers and tutors and consists of at least 36 hours of teaching time, typically over 5 or more days. Some courses are delivered in consecutive days, often residentially - these 'intensive' courses have special examination requirements to maintain the quality of the learning experience.

To undertake and be successful in the assessment, candidates must submit 2 workplace assignments, as well as taking a written examination

Among those who would benefit are people who have responsibility for the jobs and functions listed below:

• Production Managers
• Trainers
• Owners or managers of food businesses
• Supervisors with intermediate Food Hygiene Knowledge
• Hygiene personnel
• Hygiene auditors

Successful completion of the course and examination will enable candidates to:

• Guide and advise on the management of food hygiene in a food business
• Contribute to the management of hygiene in a wide variety of businesses
• Identify further technical knowledge necessary in complex processes
• Determine further training requirements
• Identify areas for legal compliance
• Determine good practice
• Design and improvement plan
• Outline a HACCAP type study
• Liaise with enforcement officers
• Deliver Level 2 Award in Food Safety training (with appropriate training skills).