Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Manufacture

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Course Duration

Part-time: 2 years

Part-time: 2 yearsPart-time: 2 years

Course Location

Loughry Campus

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Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Manufacture (top-up)

The Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship is a work-based programme available to those who have completed a Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Manufacture or equivalent qualification. The programme aims to offer employees the opportunity to develop a strong technical background to progress their employment in the agri-food industry. Apprentices earn while learning to gain a Honours Degree in Food and Drink Manufacture, validated by Ulster University.

Course Entry Requirements

Applicants must be about to take up or already be in paid employment in a food and drink manufacturing business in Northern Ireland.

Applicants must be working a minimum of 21 hours a week.

Applicants must satisfy Ulster University’s General Entrance Requirements and have attained a Foundation Degree in Food Manufacture and Nutrition or an equivalent qualification.

They must also have achieved GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or above. Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication and Level 2 Essential Skills in Application of Number (or equivalent) will be accepted in lieu of GCSE English Language and Mathematics.

Applicants will be required to successfully complete a 20 credit Bridging Studies module prior to entry on to this Level 6 HLA programme.

Leaving Certificate Applied and Leaving Certificate Foundation Level are not considered as meeting entry requirements for CAFRE programmes. If you require guidance on entry qualifications please email the Key Contact for this course.

How to apply

If you are interested in enrolling on a Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship programme, and applying to or working in a food company based in Northern Ireland, please speak to the business to discuss your interest. All applications require the support of your future or current employer.

The course is suitable for those who have completed a Foundation Degree or Higher Level Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.

Year 1:

Food security and fraud management
Research project
Sustainable supply chains

Year 2:

Leading in a process environment
Robotics and automation
Technical management

All six modules completed during the Apprenticeship will be assessed using coursework relevant to the Apprentice’s workplace.

Apprentices will be required to attend CAFRE on three occasions during the academic year; normally October, February and April.

Course Progression

This programme may provide students with the opportunity to progress within their own organisation and to further their education through progression onto a Postgraduate/Master’s programme.

The course has been designed to meet demand within the food industry for qualified people to fill key management roles including production management, technical management, quality assurance and product development.

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Loughry Campus

Loughry Campus aims to develop learners’ skills and competitiveness through education, training, business and technology programmes to meet the needs of the food industry.