About this course
About this course
Supervisors and team leaders who completed a Level 3 HACCP qualification several years ago often find that regulatory expectations, BRCGS Standard requirements and industry practice have moved on. This focused Level 3 refresher programme brings experienced delegates up to date without requiring a full re-qualification.
Who should attend
The course is designed for production supervisors, team leaders, HACCP team members, internal auditors and technical staff who hold a prior Level 3 qualification and need to refresh their knowledge against current practice. It is particularly useful after a change of role, a significant change in site configuration or a return to HACCP-intensive work after time away. Staff whose organisations require evidence of ongoing competence under continuing professional development policies also find the refresher a structured way to satisfy that requirement.
What the programme covers
Content focuses on what has changed since most delegates originally qualified at Level 3, including updated regulatory requirements, the current emphasis on food safety culture, recent changes to BRCGS Global Standards, emerging hazard trends, and updated expectations around CCP verification and corrective action. The programme also covers how to apply Level 3 HACCP in specific challenging situations, including allergen-restricted manufacturing, high-risk and high-care production, and the interface between HACCP and wider hazard frameworks such as HARA, HARPC and TACCP.
Assessment and certification
Delegates complete a written assessment at the end of the programme. A pass earns a Level 3 HACCP refresher certificate, suitable evidence of ongoing competence for continuing professional development records and customer or audit queries.
Course format and delivery
The programme runs as a focused live virtual session designed to fit around existing work commitments. Delivery combines updated content teaching with structured discussion of recent audit findings and case studies drawn from current industry practice.
Why this matters
Level 3 HACCP competence is not static, and supervisors who last qualified under earlier regulatory frameworks often find their judgement quietly drifting behind current expectations. A structured refresher programme restores currency with minimal time commitment and supports continued credibility during customer and certification audits. The programme pairs well with the full Level 3 programme for delegates needing to return to the underpinning material, with the BRCGS HACCP programme for sites working to that Standard, and with the Level 4 qualification for staff progressing into senior technical responsibility. For wider BRCGS knowledge, the Food Safety Issue 9 Sites Training provides useful certification context.
Explore the full STC courses and training range or see the wider food safety training catalogue for related options.
