QQi Level 5 Food Safety Feb 10th, 17th, 24th 2026

 

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:  Feb 10th, 17th, 24th,   9:15 – 2pm

 

Fees/Admission
€476 per learner inclusive of Limerick Chamber Skillnet discount  (Full fee €595 per learner)

Eligibility:  This course is only available to employees of a company registered in Ireland, and must paid for by a company or sole trader.  It is not available to employees of state/semi-state bodies or charities.  

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