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Level 3 Certificate in Food Supply Chain Management

The Level 3 Certificate in Food Supply Chain Management offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in procurement, logistics, storage, distribution, traceability, food safety and supply-chain risk management. The programme supports efficient and safe movement of food product...

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Overview

About this qualification

The Level 3 Certificate in Food Supply Chain Management offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in procurement, logistics, storage, distribution, traceability, food safety and supply-chain risk management. The programme supports efficient and safe movement of food products from suppliers through storage and distribution to customers.

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Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Food Supply-Chain Fundamentals
  2. Food-Supply Network Structure
  3. Food Procurement
  4. Supplier Selection
  5. Supplier Performance
  6. Ethical Sourcing
  7. Food-Safety Controls Across Supply Chains
  8. HACCP Awareness
  9. Codex Alimentarius Awareness
  10. Quality Assurance
  11. Food Logistics
  12. Transportation
  13. Warehousing
  14. Cold-Chain Management
  15. Inventory Control
  16. Demand Forecasting
  17. Stock Rotation
  18. Food Traceability
  19. Product Recall Awareness
  20. Supply-Chain Risk Management
  21. Contingency Planning
  22. Sustainable Sourcing
  23. Food-Waste Reduction
  24. Digital Tracking
  25. Supply-Chain Automation Awareness
  26. Team Leadership
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Food Logistics Supervisors
  • Supply-Chain Personnel
  • Procurement Officers
  • Quality-Assurance Professionals
  • Food-Production Managers
  • Retail Food Managers
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop food supply-chain management competence.
  • Improve procurement and supplier-management skills.
  • Strengthen cold-chain and logistics knowledge.
  • Improve traceability and recall awareness.
  • Develop supply-chain risk-management skills.
  • Support more sustainable food logistics.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, case study and project.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and applied supply-chain scenarios.
  • Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 case study and 1 project submission.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 3 days (20–24 hours total).
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