The objective of the RSPH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety and Hygiene qualification is to cover all of the necessary aspects of food hygiene and safety in depth, providing candidates with a thorough knowledge. Essentially for managers and potential managers working in a food environment, whether in hospitality or the manufacturing industry. It concentrates on the need for programmes and procedures to be properly drawn up, introduced and monitored to ensure full compliance with the legislation.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide an in-depth knowledge of food safety and food hygiene. Holders of this qualification will have the appropriate knowledge and understanding of food safety to develop and implement food safety management systems.
These topics are regarded by the Food Standards Agency as being important to understanding and maintaining good practice in the handling, processing and preparation of sate food. It is ideal for individuals wishing to progress from the "RSPH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety and Hygiene" and other level 3 food safety qualifications.