Level 3 Certificate in Food Supply Chain Management
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 3 Certificate in Food Supply Chain Management program, designed to provide supervisors and managers with the knowledge and skills to oversee food supply chain operations effectively. It emphasizes logistics, procurement, food safety, sustainability, and compliance with international standards. Participants will gain the competence to manage sourcing, storage, distribution, and traceability of food products, ensuring efficiency, safety, and consumer trust.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 3 Certificate in Food Supply Chain Management |
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| Total Credits | 35 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 350 |
| Qualification Time | 350 |
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Introduction to Food Supply Chain Management Structure, scope, and importance of supply chains in the food industry.
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Food Procurement and Supplier Management Supplier selection, contracts, and ethical sourcing practices.
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Food Safety and Quality Assurance in Supply Chains HACCP, Codex, and ISO standards applied across supply chain stages.
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Logistics and Distribution in Food Supply Chains Transportation, warehousing, and cold chain management.
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Inventory and Stock Control Forecasting demand, stock rotation, and minimizing waste.
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Traceability and Transparency in Food Supply Chains Tracking systems, product recalls, and consumer confidence.
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Risk Management in Food Supply Chains Identifying vulnerabilities, contingency planning, and crisis response.
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Sustainability and Environmental Impact Reducing carbon footprint, sustainable sourcing, and waste reduction.
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Technology and Innovation in Food Supply Chains Digital tracking, blockchain, and automation in logistics.
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Leadership and Supervisory Skills in Supply Chain Management Team management, communication, and compliance monitoring.
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Builds competence in managing food supply chain operations
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Enhances compliance with HACCP, Codex, ISO, and UK/EU food safety legislation
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Strengthens skills in procurement, logistics, and risk management
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Provides tools for traceability, sustainability, and audit‑readiness
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Offers recognized certification to support supervisory and management careers in food logistics and supply chain management
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Supervisors and managers in food logistics and distribution
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Procurement and supply chain officers
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Quality assurance and compliance professionals
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Food production and retail managers
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Individuals progressing from Level 2 food safety or logistics qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + case study + project
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Format: MCQs, short answers, and applied supply chain scenarios
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Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 case study + 1 project submission
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 3 days (20–24 hours total)
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Certification: Level 3 Certificate in Food Supply Chain Management (FSCM)
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