QQI Level 5 (FSAI Level 3), food safety training.
PROGRAMME: Implementing Food Safety Management Systems
ACCREDITATION; QQI Award Level 5
Who should attend?
This programme is suitable for persons in a senior role in the Food, Hospitality, Healthcare and Catering sector i.e. Managers, Senior Chefs and Quality Managers.
Entry Requirements
Knowledge, Skill and Competency to FSAI Level 2 is required through formal qualification or through relevant life and work experience. It is recommended that learners should have a good verbal and written command of the English language.
Progression Progression may be attained by embarking on the Designing Food Safety Management Systems QQI Award Level 6 programme.
Programme Overview
The aim of the programme is to provide learners with the knowledge to implement and review a Food Safety Management System. It will also provide the learner with a clearer understanding of the obligations and best practice when implementing a Food Safety Management system.
Programme Objectives
On completion of this programme, the learner should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legal requirements for food business operators.
- Demonstrate knowledge with significant depth of Biological, Chemical, Physical and Allergen Hazards and their causes.
- Demonstrate the skills described by the FSAI Level 3 guidelines.
- Implement and review a Food Safety Management System.
Programme Content
Core content of the programme:
- Food Safety Legislation and Standards
- Pre Requisite Programmes
- Hazard (Biological, Chemical, Physical, Allergen) Cause and Prevention
- Best Practice (Delivery/Storage/Preparation/Cooking/Cooling/Reheating/ Display/Dispatch) FSAI Level 3.
- Implement and Review Food Safety Management Systems
Training Delivery Methods
eLearning: Participants must be comfortable with Teams Meetings (leave camera on at all times)/Microsoft Word (the exam with be provided by email and will need to be saved to a desktop and completed using word)/Email, for all communication around the training and for receipt of the exam on Day
The programme will be delivered via class training using:
- Powerpoint Presentation
- Questions and Answering Session
- Trainer Props
- eLearning programmes (Homework)
- Workshop
Assessment: 60% Project 40% Examination
Learners must achieve a Pass (Grade of 50% or more) separately on both the Project and Exam to achieve QQI certification.
Duration: 3 Full Days
Date and Time: April 14th, 21st & 28th 2026 9:15am – 2pm approx
Fees/Admission
€476 per eligible learner inclusive of Limerick Chamber Skillnet discount (Full fee €595 per learner)
Eligibility: The Limerick Chamber Skillnet discounted rate is only available to employees of a company registered in Ireland or registered Sole Traders. The company or sole trader will be invoiced by Limerick Chamber Skillnet. The company or sole trader must pay the invoice, not any private individual or the employee themselves. Trainees of any nationality can avail of our discounted rate as long as these conditions are met. Our discounted rate is not available to employees of state/semi-state bodies or charities. If you are not eligible under these terms, please do not register for this training. If you are eligible, we welcome you to register below.
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