Qualification title: OAL Level 3 Diploma in Food and Drink Operations Qualification number (QN): 603/0138/7. 1 Qualification Specification

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1 Qualification title: OAL Level 3 Diploma in Food and Drink Operations Qualification number (QN): 603/0138/7 1 Qualification Specification 1.1 Qualification purpose This qualification is designed to develop and confirm a graded level of performance of Food and Drink Advanced Process Operators, so they have the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to work effectively in food and drink processing or manufacturing. On achievement of the qualification learners will have developed the level of competence which will enable them to perform consistently, reliably and productively in their work role, and make a positive contribution to their employment. This qualification will support progression of learners to: increased responsibility or promotion opportunities in work level 4 vocational qualifications in technical /management/quality and improvement apprenticeships for the food and drink industry technical/development/quality or management related job roles in food and drink. 1.2 Who is this qualification for? This qualification is designed for learners who are looking to learn and apply their skills in technical or supervisory management roles in food and drink advanced process. Learners who have some experience of advanced process and wish to continue their professional development will also benefit from the knowledge, understanding and skills that this qualification provides. Food and Drink Advanced Process Operators work in one of the largest, most dynamic and fastest growing sectors of industry. Every day, producers, manufacturers and retailers make and sell millions of innovative food products to consumers in the UK and around the world. This includes drinks, cakes, biscuits, ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook food, sandwiches, wraps, fresh fruit and salads. The industry uses excellent manufacturing processes and highly automated equipment and technology to ensure it remains competitive, and produces food and drink products to strict food safety and quality standards. Advanced Process Operators work in the manufacturing sector of the food and drink industry. They typically work on production lines in manufacturing plants, but will spend some time offline working on activities such as; improvement projects, product development, auditing and customer satisfaction. Occupational Awards Limited

2 They have both knowledge and skills in preventative maintenance activities and Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques, which are essential to maintaining and improving productivity in food and drink. 1.3 Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for learners selecting this qualification. However, learners who have achieved the OAL Level 2 Diploma in Food and Drink Operations may find this advantageous. Centres must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to achieve the qualification successfully. This qualification is not approved for use by learners under the age of 16 years and OAL cannot accept any registrations for learners in this age group. 1.4 Regulatory information Countries offered in: England, Wales and Northern Ireland Ofqual purpose: Ofqual sub purpose: Qualification operational start date D. Confirm occupational competence and/or 'licence to practice' D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required 1st November 2016 Qualification review date: 31st July 2021 Applicable age ranges (years): 16-18; Qualification coverage On achievement of this qualification, learners will have an in-depth knowledge of food and drink products, health and safety and food safety management systems, quality systems and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Learners will be able to interrogate and interpret performance data, identify trends, carry out fault finding diagnoses and solve problems. These skills help to avoid future faults and improve quality and productivity. Learners may be expected to lead and support others; as such they will develop skills in leadership and management principles. Learners will be able to evaluate and make improvements to safety, quality waste minimisation and performance in a food and drink environment. Learners will have developed valuable skills which will enable them to make an immediate, productive and positive contribution to their employment and will be empowered to progress to further learning experiences or promotional opportunities. Learners will be able to contribute to operational audits and environmental management. They will be able to mentor, train and assess others to support team development. This qualification is an ideal spring-board for potential future leaders and managers of the food and drink industry. Occupational Awards Limited

3 1.6 Qualification support and endorsement This qualification is supported by and has been developed in partnership with the Industry Skills Partnership for Food & Drink Operations employer group. The members are listed below: Sisters Food Group (Chair), AAK Foods, AB World Foods, Argent Group Europe Ltd, Arla Foods, Bennett Opie Ltd, Blue Earth Foods, Branston Limited, Cargill Meats Europe, Cranswick PLC, Dunbia, E B Bradshaw & Sons Ltd, Food and Drink Federation, Greggs Plc, Haribo PLC, Kellogg Co., Kettleby Foods, Kinnerton Confectionery Company Ltd, KP Snacks, McCain Foods (GB) Ltd, Nestlé UK & Ireland, Produce World Ltd, Thorntons Ltd and Tulip Ltd This qualification is endorsed by The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink as meeting the following requirements: the outcomes prescribed by the relevant Apprenticeship Standard(s) the mandated qualifications prescribed by the relevant Apprenticeship Assessment Plan(s) the qualification outcomes and assessment requirements prescribed the Employer Trailblazer Group 1.7 Further information Further information about this qualification can be obtained from: You can also contact OAL directly at: Occupational Awards Ltd, The Catalyst, Baird Lane, Heslington, York, YO10 5GA Tel: info@oawards.co.uk 1.8 Qualification achievement This qualification is made up of units of assessment that are mandatory. All units are allocated a credit value which provides an indication of the size of the units in terms of learning hours, 1 credit = 10 learning hours. All units also have assigned Guided Learning Hours (GLH), which indicate the average number of hours a learner may require guidance and support from teaching, learning and assessment professionals. Occupational Awards Limited

4 Learners must achieve all mandatory units to achieve the qualification at a Pass grade. The units set out the things learners need to know and need to do in order to perform effectively in their role at work. These are described in Learning Outcomes in units of assessment. The Learning Outcomes are defined by Assessment Criteria and these criteria must be assessed successfully for a learner to achieve each unit. Details of the grading arrangements for the qualification are set out in section 4 Grading Requirements. Achievement of all mandatory units will mean the qualification has been completed, and will be subject to grading and to approval of a claim for certification, OAL will issue a certificate complete with the learner s name, the qualification title and the credits and grade achieved. Where a learner has not achieved the full qualification and will not go on to do so, a Certificate of Unit Achievement can be issued for the units successfully completed, however these units will not be graded. Centres must ensure they understand all qualification requirements prior to the registration of learners and prior to carrying out assessment of learners and the grading of the qualification. Assessment of learners must not take place prior to the registration date of the learner with OAL. Centres must retain copies of learner s assessment records for at least three years after certification. Registration and certification fees may be subject to change. Centres should be fully aware of registration and certification end dates to ensure learners are not disadvantaged. 1.9 Qualification structure Qualification title: OAL Level 3 Diploma in Food and Drink Operations Qualification number (QN): 603/0138/7 Total Qualification Time (TQT) 771 hours Total qualification credits 77 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 318 All mandatory units must be successfully achieved to be awarded a minimum of a Pass grade Mandatory units of assessment: Number Title Type Level Credit GLH A/615/0525 Health and safety supervision in food and drink C F/615/0526 Food safety supervision in food and drink K J/615/0527 The principles of HACCP in food and drink manufacturing K L/615/0528 Quality controls and systems in food and drink C Occupational Awards Limited

5 Number Title Type Level Credit GLH R/615/0529 Process control in food and drink C J/615/0530 Plant, equipment and processes in food and drink C L/615/0531 Multistage in food and drink production K R/615/0532 Information management in food and drink C Y/615/0533 Problem solving in food and drink C D/615/0534 Internal and external audits in food and drink C H/615/0535 Environmental management systems in food and drink C K/615/0536 Minimising waste in food and drink C M/615/0537 Customer satisfaction in food and drink K T/615/0538 Food science and technology in food and drink K A/615/0539 Leading and developing teams in food and drink C M/615/0540 Continuous improvement in food and drink C Key to unit type 1. Competence (C) units are designed to assess learner performance in respect of the learner s applied skills and knowledge in the workplace when carrying out operational tasks required by their role 2. Knowledge (K) units are designed to assess the learners knowledge and understanding of related subject content, procedures, application of process or workplace practice 3. Skills (S) units are designed to assess learner performance in respect of the learner s applied skills that demonstrate valid, consistent and reliable practice Occupational Awards Limited

6 1.10 Assessment The qualification must be assessed using the following assessment method: portfolio of evidence Learners are required to achieve all learning outcomes within units of assessment. Assessment will involve observation of learner performance carrying out the internal quality assurer s role. All assessment is subject to internal quality assurance within approved centres providing this qualification. Externally quality assurance of assessment and internal quality assurance within approved centres is provided by OAL. This qualification is graded; achievement certificates for this Award are issued on the basis of awarding a fail, pass, merit or distinction. Occupational Awards Limited