University of Lincoln

Level 3 Food and Drink Technical Operator

University of LincolnHolbeach, United Kingdom

Course overview

Technical Operators conduct start-up, close-down, changeover, and handovers in the manufacturing process, often using highly automated equipment and technology. This course will aim to develop your understanding of food safety through monitoring Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and recording results. By conducting and supporting internal and external audits, as well as completing risk assessments, collating documents, and traceability records, you can learn about compliance.

Your learning can be enhanced by interacting with a wide range of colleagues working toward collective goals to manufacture safe and compliant products, meeting customer and consumer expectations.

Key highlights

  • Covers start-up, close-down, changeover and handovers on production lines
  • Hands-on experience with highly automated manufacturing equipment and technology
  • Food safety training through monitoring and recording HACCP checks
  • Learn compliance by supporting internal and external audits
  • Develop skills in risk assessments, documentation and traceability records

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics, English

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Global Postgraduate Scholarship

    The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Alumni Scholarship

    The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000
  • Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship

    £1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.

    Up to £1,000
  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Food and Drink Technical Operator
  • Food Production Operative
  • Process Operator
  • Line Leader
  • Food Safety and Quality Technician
  • Production Team Leader

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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