QualCert Level 6 Diploma in Food Safety and Nutrition (Dip Food Safety)

Learning Objectives

Learning Outcomes for the QualCert Level 6 Diploma in Food Safety and Nutrition (Dip Food Safety):

Advanced Principles of Food Safety Management

• Analyse and evaluate advanced food safety legislation and global regulatory frameworks
• Apply HACCP principles to complex food safety management systems
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure organisational compliance
• Critically assess the effectiveness of food safety audits and inspections
• Recommend improvements for food safety culture and leadership within organisations

Food Microbiology and Contamination Control

• Examine the role of microorganisms in foodborne illness and spoilage
• Apply methods for detecting, controlling, and preventing microbial contamination
• Evaluate environmental and operational factors influencing food safety
• Implement microbiological monitoring systems in food processing and catering environments
• Propose effective strategies to reduce microbiological hazards across the food chain

Nutrition Science and Public Health

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of macro and micronutrients and their functions
• Analyse the relationship between nutrition, health, and disease prevention
• Design evidence-based dietary plans for diverse populations and health conditions
• Evaluate the role of nutrition in public health policy and practice
• Assess the impact of nutrition interventions on community health outcomes

Food Quality Assurance and Risk Management

• Evaluate systems and frameworks for quality assurance in food production and service
• Conduct risk assessments to identify, analyse, and control hazards in food operations
• Apply international quality standards to food safety management practices
• Develop monitoring and reporting mechanisms for continuous improvement
• Recommend best practice solutions for managing risk across the food industry

Global Food Safety Standards and Regulatory Compliance

• Interpret international food safety laws, guidelines, and codes of practice
• Compare regulatory compliance requirements across different regions and markets
• Assess the role of certification schemes and auditing in ensuring food safety
• Apply international standards such as ISO, Codex Alimentarius, and BRCGS to workplace practice
• Develop strategies for achieving and maintaining compliance in complex organisations

Research Project in Food Safety and Nutrition

• Identify and justify a research topic relevant to food safety or nutrition
• Apply appropriate research methods to gather and analyse data
• Critically evaluate findings and relate them to current theories and practices
• Produce a structured research report with evidence-based conclusions and recommendations
• Demonstrate independent learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving at Level 6 standard