Level 4 Managing Food Safety and Hygiene for Manufacturing – RSPH
Advanced qualification for senior managers and auditors in food and drink manufacturing. Five-day programme with RSPH written examinations.
Course Description
Advanced qualification designed for senior staff and managers in food and drink manufacturing who oversee supervisors and food handlers. The programme provides comprehensive exploration of food safety management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and maintain high standards. Participants develop leadership capabilities necessary for building a food safety culture within their organisations.
Who It's For
- Managers in manufacturing sectors
- HACCP managers
- Food business operators
- Auditors
- Trainers
- Technical staff
- Those intending to become managers
What You'll Learn
- Food safety management principles in-depth
- Regulatory compliance requirements for food and drink manufacturing
- Best practices for food and drink manufacturing
- Implementation of effective food safety management systems
- Leadership development for fostering organisational food safety culture
Accreditation
RSPH Level 4 Award — Ofqual regulated qualification.
Duration
5 days of training plus an additional exam day.
Non-consecutive delivery for public courses; typically spread over several weeks with examination scheduled weeks after the final training session.
Assessment
- Two hand-written RSPH examinations (120 minutes each)
- Paper 1: Controlled assignment based on candidate's workplace
- Paper 2: Synoptic paper covering all course content
- Grading: Pass or Distinction only (no certificate for failures)
- Significant self-study, homework, and reading required outside training hours
Prerequisites
- Ofqual Level 3 qualification in Food Safety and/or HACCP (recommended)
- Literacy and numeracy equivalent to Level 2 (GCSE grade C or above)
- Experience working in a food manufacturing setting
- Pre-course assessment may be required for those with online-only Level 2/3 training
- Candidates must not be simultaneously enrolled for Level 4 with another awarding body
Delivery & Pricing
Remote Public Courses
- Price: £550pp + £50 for materials
- Live online training via video conferencing
- Limited to 5 candidates per course
- Booking by phone or email only
- VAT exempt
On-Site Training
- Price: £1,500 + £200pp (includes exam fees and course materials)
- Trainer delivered at your business location nationwide
- Travel fees may apply
- VAT exempt
One-to-One Tuition
- Price: £1,500 + £50 for materials
- Private instruction
- VAT exempt
Upcoming Public Courses
- Public remote course: starting 3 February 2026 (Tuesdays through 3 March 2026)
- Exam: April 2026
Trainer Credentials
- 14+ years delivering accredited food safety and HACCP training in manufacturing
- 8+ years lecturing food safety at Westminster Adult Education
- International Food Safety Auditor and Consultant (Ecolab)
- Independent auditor for catering businesses
- HACCP plan and SOP development specialist
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Food Science-related subject
- Level 4 qualification in Food Safety and HACCP