Highfield Level 4 Award in HACCP for Management (CODEX Principles) (RQF) 603-2731-5

Highfield Level 4 Award in HACCP for Management (CODEX Principles) (RQF) 4 direct supervision (forming guided learning hours) and without supervision (all other time). TQT and GLH values are advisory and assigned to a qualification as guidance. Guidance on assessment This qualification is graded pass/merit/distinction/fail and is assessed by a written examination externally set and marked by Highfield Qualifications. The examination consists of 2 sections and must be completed within 2.5 hours . Marks from both sections of the exam will be added together to determine the learner ’ s overall grade. Learners will achieve a pass with a total overall score of 60-69 (60-69%), a merit with a total overall score of 70-79 (70-79%) and a distinction with a total overall score of 80-100 (80-100%). Section A is comprised of 10 questions . It is advised that learners take approximately 90 minutes to complete this section. Section B is comprised of 2 questions, split into multiple parts (a, b, c, etc.) . It is advised that learners take approximately 60 minutes to complete this section. NB: All questions within this examination are mandatory. E-assessment This examination is also available for candidates to undertake online. If undertaking the examination via e-assessment, please refer to the e-assessment guidance found on the qualification webpage. This document details the differences in format between the paper-based examination and the e-assessment examination. Please note that the content of the questions and what is expected of the candidate is the same regardless of which method is used. Centres must take all reasonable steps to avoid any part of the assessment of a learner (including any internal quality assurance and invigilation) being undertaken by any person who has a personal interest in the result of the assessment. Guidance on quality assurance Highfield Qualifications requires centres to have in place a robust mechanism for the quality assurance of training delivery and invigilated assessment arrangements. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Centres may apply to use recognition of prior learning or prior achievement to reduce the amount of time spent in preparing the learner for assessment. For further information on how centres can apply to use RPL as described above, please refer to the Rec ognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy in the members’ area of the Highfield Qualifications website. This policy should be read in conjunction with this specification and all other relevant Highfield Qualifications documentation. Tutor requirements Highfield Qualifications recommends nominated tutors for this qualification to: • hold a relevant subject area qualification which could include any of the following: − level 4 HACCP qualification (or equivalent) AND a Level 4 Food Safety qualification Or