Food and Drink - Work Based Apprenticeship Certificate in Food Industry Skills (Level 2)

This Level 2 Apprenticeship in Food Industry Skills is delivered in the workplace and enables you to “earn while you learn”. It is ideal if you are aged over 16, employed or starting a new job within the food production industry, and you would like to develop your knowledge and skills.

Course Code: P10758
Campus: Other
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Hospitality & Catering

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Off Site.

Why Study This Course

This Apprenticeship is equivalent to five GCSEs at A*-C and will allow you to gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the food and drink industry.

The delivery of this programme will take place within your workplace by a qualified trainer/assessor on a one to one basis or in small groups.  Your employer will also support you in achieving this qualification.

As well as providing you with the technical skills and knowledge in food production, this apprenticeship will help you to develop a range of transferrable skills that are important for employment including:

  • Working with others;

  • Problem solving and decision making;

  • Self-management;

  • Work professionalism;

  • Digital literacy

Course Overview

The course will be delivered in your workplace for up to two hours a week, with a combination of face to face and online teaching, and will consist of:

  • Level 2 Certificate for Proficiency in Food Industry Skills

  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities

  • Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT (if you don't have GCSE English/Maths/ICT)

This qualification is designed for learners who are working in a range of food and drink operational roles. It offers learners the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge required to prove competence at work. It will also suit learners competent at core food operational roles, looking to expand their existing skills.

You need to be:

  • permanently employed or seeking employment within the food and drink industry and be contracted to work minimum of 21 hours per week
  • aged over 16

If you do not have GCSE English/Maths at Grade C or above, suitability will also be determined following an assessment of your current level of literacy and numeracy.

The flexible choice of modules allows learners to select units that are most relevant to their own employment, learning and progression requirements. The choice of units also reflects the wide variety of jobs which people do in different types of companies in the hospitality and food and drink industries. 

You will select from the modules below:

  •  Process Customer Orders in Food Operations
  •  Operate a Counter/Take-away Service in Food Operations
  •  Prepare to Operate a Table/Tray Service in Food Operations
  •  Contribute to the Effectiveness of Food Retail Operations
  •  Lift and Handle Materials Safely in Food Operations
  •  Store Goods and Materials in Food Operations
  •  Maintain Workplace Food Safety Standards in Operations
  •  Work Effectively with Others in Food Operations

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will also be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE Grade C in English, Maths, or ICT/IT or equivalent. For you to be exempt, you will be required to show us original copies of your certificates.

Successful completion will enable you to apply for promotion within the food and drink sector. With your Level 2 qualification, you will gain recognition as a qualified person within the sector. You could also progress onto the Level 3 Certificate for Proficiency in Food Management.

 

 

 

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Off Site.

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Available Sessions

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Level 2 Work Based Apprenticeship in Food and Drink (Food Industry Skills)
Y10758OF1A-24/25-FT
Off Site
26/08/2024
 18
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Level 2 Work Based Apprenticeship in Food and Drink (Food Industry Skills)
Y10758OF1A-25/26-FT
Off Site
25/08/2025
 18
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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