Level 2 NVQ in Food Manufacture
The food manufacture industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK, employing some half a million people and producing 11% of the UK's manufacturing output. Employers work in an increasingly competitive market where the quality and safety of products are of prime concern to the customer. It is essential then that employees are highly skilled and adaptable in their working practices and are highly motivated in their approach to work.
We know that in 5 years (2015) time 47% of people currently employed in the food and drink industry will retire.
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are the key to developing a motivated and skilled workforce.
In particular the Food Manufacture NVQ and we deliver at levels 1, 2 or 3.
The bonus is the NVQs are funded 100% at level 2.
- The Food Manufacture NVQ standards have been created against standard of national best practice within the food manufacturing industry.
- The NVQ standards are very wide ranging to reflect the breadth of activities that have to be encompassed to cover such a broad occupational area.
- The NVQ has different pathways to enable people working in the industry in different roles to achieve the NVQ.
- The NVQ is available at three different levels.
Food Manufacture – NVQ Titles and Structures (all fully funded 100%)
| Level | Endorsed Pathways | Total no. of units | Mandatory Units |
| 1 | 1. Food Manufacture | 5 | 1 |
| 2 | 1. Production Control Skills | 8 | 2 |
| 3 | 1. Specialist Craft Bakery Skills | 8 | 1 |
Intrinsic Training Solutions specialise in the delivery of this Food Manufacture NVQ.
Level 2 Food Manufacture NVQ
To determine the suitability of the NVQ qualification Intrinsic Training Solutions will discuss the job role of each individual ensuring the correct Information advice and Guidance is given to determine the correct level of qualification and correct pathway is identified.
Using the table above we deliver 8 different pathways. The correct pathway is determined by the sector of the industry the individual is working in and the job role.
To deliver these NVQ programmes we of course need Assessors we have a team all with recent past experience of having worked in the food industry and professionally qualified as an assessor/internal verifier.
However we are always willing to talk to people wanting to join our team. Look at the job opportunities page.
Level 2 is an 8 unit qualification. Two of the units are mandatory regardless of the pathway being taken.
Maintain workplace food safety standards in food manufacture
Maintain workplace and health & safety in food manufacture
In addition a further 6 optional units are required able to be chosen by each individual working towards their NVQ. These units are chosen to suit the individual's job role and the different tasks they complete and are competent in. The individual learners are guided and supported in their choice of units by our assessor.
For further information please contact Intrinsic Training Solutions for further information.
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Level 2 The Production Control Skills Pathway
This is for the general operative completing mixing, batching, heat treament, chopping forming, enrobing, depositing and general tasks similar to these.
Level 2 Process Bakery Skills Pathway
For operatives working in a production bakery completing many of the bakery skills but on a production line.Tasks may include selecting weighing and measuring bakery ingedients, preparing and mixing dough, preparing and mixing flour confectionery and similar tasks.
Level 2 Facillities Support Skills Pathway
For people working in the food manufacture industry providing a support service to production perhaps washing equipment, cleaning the production line at the change over of product, cleaning in place and similar tasks to these.
Level 2 Distribution Skills Pathway
For people working at the end of the line perhaps packing the product to a predermined pattern to get the correct amount of product on a pallet or in a box. For people storing the product, accepting or depatching the product and similar tasks to these.
Remember this is an 8 unit NVQ 2 units are mandatory. The remaining 6 six units are 'optional' to suit the individual in their own job role.
We are very keen to talk to you and give further information to ensure you understand the way the pathway system works and ensure you choose the correct NVQ i.e.Food Manufacture NVQ.
Please DO contact Philip Wadsworth at the Intrinsic Training Solutions Office or enquiry@intrinsictraining.com or phil@intrinsictraining.com
Remember, 100% Train to Gain funding is available for each person when Intrinsic Training Solutions deliver the NVQ Programme in Food Manufacture at level 2.
Please contact us to discuss this further enquiry@intrinsictraining.com.
We also offer the Level 3 NVQ in Food Manufacture the details are on the next page.