Ensuring food products are safe to consume and that companies produce them to quality standards consistently.
Overview
The food industry technical professional (degree) was approved for delivery on 27/06/2017. This Degree apprenticeship standard awards you with a level 6, integrated degree qualification when completed. The usual duration of this apprenticeship is 48 months, but this does not include the End-Point Assessment Period.
What the course covers
The primary role of a Food Industry Technical Professional is to ensure food products are safe to consume and that companies produce a consistent appearance, taste and texture. The food products a technical professional is responsible for vary widely, but could include drinks, cakes, biscuits, ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook food, sandwiches, wraps, fresh fruit and salads, and may be sold to consumers in the UK and around the world. Food industry technical professionals may find employment with a grower, a food manufacturer or a retailer.
The role could include the following: improving existing products and launching new products; working with operational teams to develop good practices and procedures; and, developing good relationships with internal and external customers. This standard will enable apprentices to develop expert knowledge to ensure the smooth transition of food and drink products from production to consumer. You will ensure that quality standards are achieved whilst maximising profitability to meet customer requirements.
Successful apprentices will be eligible to apply for membership with the Institute of Food Science and Technology at a Registered Scientist status.
Careers and jobs associated
- Assistant food technical manager
- Quality manager
- Shift quality manager
- Hygiene manager
- Product innovation and development technologist
If you would like to find out more about the food industry technical professional (degree) apprenticeship standard, skills, learnt, assessment methods and duties of the role, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships.
