Fresh Produce Level 3 Pathway

The Fresh Produce Level 3 pathway is for those working in the management and supervision of quality, grading, packing and wrapping, warehouse and storage, and sales and service of fresh food produce.  

The Steering Group responsible for leading on the review of this Apprenticeship has recommended the fresh produce pathway is discontinued and that those working in this food and drink sub-sector use the Food and Drink Technical Operator L3 pathway.

1. Do you agree that there is no need for a Fresh Produce specific apprenticeship pathway in Wales and that those working in this sector could use the Food and Drink Technical Operator apprenticeship pathway?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

In summary, the specification will require participants to achieve qualification units that deliver at least 12 of the current National Occupational Standards or underpinning knowledge units as follows:

• 3 from Mandatory Group A
• At least 4 from the Production & Processing Industry Group B
• At least 3 underpinning knowledge units from Group D
• The remaining units can be taken from Optional Groups B, C or D

The following questions and pages will take you through these and other requirements in more detail.

Mandatory Group A

Title

Monitor food safety at critical control points in food and drink operations

Monitor health, safety and environmental management systems in food manufacture

Monitor and maintain product quality in food and drink operations

2. Are you happy with the proposed mandatory units in Group A?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.