The RSPH Level 3 Award in Understanding How to Develop a HACCP Plan is a nationally recognised qualification designed for supervisors, managers, quality assurance personnel, and anyone responsible for developing, implementing, or reviewing HACCP-based food safety management systems.
This course provides learners with the knowledge and practical understanding needed to develop a HACCP plan that identifies food safety hazards, establishes appropriate control measures, and supports compliance with UK food safety legislation. It builds on existing food safety knowledge and is ideal for those with responsibility for food safety management within food production, manufacturing, catering, hospitality, and retail environments.
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is suitable for individuals responsible for food safety management, including:
- Food production managers
- Quality assurance and quality control personnel
- HACCP team members
- Technical managers
- Catering and hospitality managers
- Head chefs and kitchen managers
- Food manufacturing supervisors
- Compliance officers
- Food business owners
- Anyone responsible for developing or maintaining HACCP documentation
Learners should have previous experience in a food environment. A Level 2 Food Safety qualification and a basic understanding of HACCP principles are recommended.
Course Overview
This course provides an in-depth understanding of how HACCP plans are developed, implemented, monitored, and maintained. Learners will explore the Codex HACCP principles, hazard analysis techniques, prerequisite programmes, and the documentation required to support an effective food safety management system.
Topics covered include:
- Food safety legislation and HACCP requirements
- The purpose and benefits of HACCP
- Prerequisite programmes and good manufacturing practices
- Conducting a hazard analysis
- Identifying biological, chemical, physical, and allergen hazards
- Determining Critical Control Points (CCPs)
- Establishing critical limits
- Monitoring procedures
- Corrective actions
- Verification and validation
- HACCP documentation and record keeping
- Developing and maintaining a HACCP plan
- Reviewing and updating HACCP systems
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and legal importance of HACCP.
- Conduct a food safety hazard analysis.
- Identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) within food production processes.
- Develop critical limits, monitoring procedures, and corrective actions.
- Understand verification, validation, and record-keeping requirements.
- Contribute to the development and ongoing review of HACCP plans.
- Support effective food safety management within their organisation.
Assessment
Learners complete a formal assessment at the end of the course.
Successful candidates are awarded the RSPH Level 3 Award in Understanding How to Develop a HACCP Plan, a nationally recognised qualification.
Why Choose This Course?
- Nationally recognised RSPH qualification
- Designed for supervisors, managers, and HACCP team members
- Develops practical HACCP planning skills
- Supports compliance with UK food safety legislation
- Strengthens food safety management systems
- Suitable for food manufacturing, catering, hospitality, and retail sectors
- Delivered by experienced food safety professionals
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. However, learners should have experience working in a food environment and a good standard of spoken and written English. Previous knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles is strongly recommended.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the assessment, learners will receive the RSPH Level 3 Award in Understanding How to Develop a HACCP Plan certificate.
Book Your Course
Whether you’re responsible for developing HACCP plans, managing food safety systems, or overseeing food production, the RSPH Level 3 Award in Understanding How to Develop a HACCP Plan provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to support safe, compliant food operations.
Contact us today to learn more about upcoming course dates, private group bookings, or on-site training for your organisation.
