About iStudy

Getvarsity is established and incorporated with the objective to provide a comprehensive range of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Personnel Skill Assessment, Industrial Quality standardization, Corporate Training, and Personnel Skill Certification solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders in an ever-changing Industrial ecosystem.

Account

Follow Us

Food Safety Level 6 Certification in Manufacturing & Catering

Accelerate your career into senior technical leadership with the Food Safety Level 6 Certification in Manufacturing & Catering, an advanced qualification benchmarked to international standards including Codex Alimentarius, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 and BRCGS frameworks. Specifically engineered for Quality Assurance Managers, Plant Operations Heads, Food Safety Specialists, and Compliance Auditors, this program equips professionals to design, validate, verify, and audit complex Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) across high-volume food processing, industrial catering, and distribution networks. Master advanced hazard characterization, HACCP re-assessment, Threat Assessment Critical Control Point (TACCP), Vulnerability Assessment Critical Control Point (VACCP), and ISO 19011 auditing methodologies while ensuring strict compliance with statutory bodies including India’s FSSAI, the US FDA FSMA, and European Union (EFSA) food laws. Secure a credential that eliminates operational non-conformities, drives audit readiness, and unlocks senior management opportunities across premier food industry markets in India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK, the US, Canada, and Australia.

Course Highlights

    • Purpose: The primary purpose of the Food Safety Level 6 Certification in Manufacturing & Catering Course is to equip senior quality managers, food safety specialists, and technical leads with advanced operational governance, system validation, and regulatory compliance expertise. Functioning at a professional graduate benchmark, this qualification provides in-depth mastery of the Codex Alimentarius Commission guidelines, ISO 22000, Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) schemes (such as FSSC 22000 and BRCGS), and statutory mandates including the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and European Union (EU) Food Law. Professionals are empowered to design, validate, verify, and continuously improve comprehensive Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), mitigating foodborne hazards, safeguarding global supply chains, and driving audit readiness across large-scale food manufacturing and commercial catering environments.
    • Scope: The operational scope of this Level 6 qualification spans advanced food safety management and compliance engineering across industrial food processing lines, high-throughput commercial catering, centralized flight and hospital kitchens, food packaging plants, and multi-tier distribution logistics. It addresses technical operational challenges including multi-barrier pathogen control, allergen cross-contact management, chemical residue monitoring, hygienic plant infrastructure design, and automated processing validation. With a curriculum structured to comply with international statutory frameworks, certified professionals possess a borderless operational remit, qualifying them to manage compliance, lead supplier audits, and direct plant safety systems across India, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and the European Union.
    • Benefits of Qualification: Achieving the Food Safety Level 6 qualification significantly accelerates career growth into senior leadership positions, such as Head of Quality Assurance, Plant Food Safety Manager, Compliance Director, or Lead Food Safety Auditor. The credential provides international credibility, qualifying professionals for high-demand roles across multinational FMCG corporations, premier hospitality enterprises, and accredited certification bodies. For food business operators, having certified Level 6 personnel guarantees compliance with national and international statutory inspection criteria, eliminates vulnerabilities leading to product recalls or regulatory shutdowns, bolsters institutional food safety culture, and provides a distinct competitive advantage during GFSI certification audits and international export tenders.
    • Responsibilities of Certified Personnel: Certified Level 6 professionals are responsible for the management, technical validation, and strategic oversight of an organization's Food Safety Management System. Key duties include directing the operational implementation of ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and BRCGS frameworks; conducting comprehensive hazard evaluations for complex manufacturing and catering operations; and validating Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRPs). They lead Threat Assessment Critical Control Point (TACCP) and Vulnerability Assessment Critical Control Point (VACCP) studies to protect against food fraud and intentional contamination, oversee environmental monitoring and allergen control programs, direct internal and supplier audit programs under ISO 19011, manage Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) systems, represent the facility during statutory audits, and train supervisory staff to sustain operational compliance.
    • Eligibility Criteria: This advanced qualification is intended for experienced quality control, production, and regulatory professionals seeking career progression into senior food safety management. Applicants should hold a recognized Food Safety Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, or possess a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Agricultural Sciences, Hotel Management, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. Alternatively, working professionals with at least two years of verifiable supervisory or managerial experience in food processing, manufacturing, catering operations, or regulatory compliance auditing are eligible to apply, ensuring candidates have the prerequisite technical knowledge to master advanced hazard-modeling and audit governance concepts.
    • Assessment Procedure: Evaluation is conducted through a structured, competence-driven examination framework designed to test analytical decision-making and practical problem-solving capabilities. Candidates are evaluated via an invigilated written examination featuring complex scenario-based assessments and case studies on food safety failures, paired with a workplace-based validation assignment or practical FSMS audit report. The assignment requires learners to conduct a complete hazard evaluation, develop validation protocols for critical control measures, or design a comprehensive root cause analysis and CAPA plan for a high-risk manufacturing or catering scenario. Candidates must attain a minimum score of 80% across theoretical and practical evaluations to be awarded the official Food Safety Level 6 Certificate of Competence.
    • Curriculum: The Level 6 curriculum delivers comprehensive, advanced technical and managerial training across critical food industry subjects without reliance on fragmented instruction. Core modules focus on global food legislation, statutory compliance governance, and regulatory alignment across FSSAI, US FDA FSMA, EFSA, and Codex Alimentarius standards. Technical coursework covers advanced food microbiology, industrial pathogen control mechanisms, toxicological hazard characterization, and the engineering of multi-barrier food safety systems. Learners master the clause-by-clause design, implementation, and auditing of premier FSMS frameworks including ISO 22000:2018, FSSC 22000 Version 6, and BRCGS, alongside advanced HACCP validation, verification, and re-assessment methodologies. The syllabus further explores Threat Assessment (TACCP) for food defense, Vulnerability Assessment (VACCP) for economically motivated adulteration, hygienic plant design according to EHEDG standards, comprehensive allergen management, environmental monitoring programs (EMP), advanced root cause analysis (RCA), supply chain traceability, recall crisis management, and strategies for instilling a positive, sustainable corporate food safety culture.

Placements & Internships

Sandra S
Arathy Manoj
Bineesh
Krishna Raj
Ahla M Jaseer
Muhammed Shijan K
muhammed Bin Yoonus
Anaga
Anagha D
Anas

why getvarsity ?

skill india
Skill India Training Partner / Provider /
Project Management Unit (PMU)

IIRDC is an Skill India (Ministry of Skill Development &Entrepreneurship) TP which have rights to Approve, Accredit andCreate Training Centers (TC) under IIRDC and Impart NSQF, NHEQF,Non - NSQF Certification Programs. (Service Agreement Sl. No. B386880). All IIRDC TC’s would qualify as Government recognizedskill training institution status.

ncvet
NCVET Training Body

IIRDC is a Training Body having rights to Approve, Accredit and Create Training Centers under IIRDC TB of NCVET Awarding Body. Also IIRDC holds Rights of Research & Development of New Industry Anchored NSQFand NHEQF Qualifications Through AB. All confederation companiesunder IIRDC will be accredited skill centers of AB.

ugc
UGC Approved Skill University's Industry Outreach
Partner / Skill Training Partner & Service Partner

GetVarsity is a company, not a UGC-regulated HEI, and provides fee-based Skill training and institutional support, while universities handle all academic processes, including admissions, exams, and awarding degrees. GetVarsity partners with universities and industry to integrate higher education with skill development, supporting UGC-approved work-integrated, vocational, and apprenticeship-based programs aligned with NEP 2020. 

iirdc
Personnel Skill Assessment & Certification Body

IIRDC Is an Autonomus Skill Assessment and CertificationAwarding Bodyworking as per the norms under international standards forGeneralrequirements for bodies operating certification of persons.IIRDCensures that a certified candidate holds the skills andexpertise ina specialized area through systematic assessments.

TÜV SÜD
TUV SUD Germany Food Safety and Quality 1st Cooperation Partner in India

TÜV SÜD Germany is a globally trusted technical service providerwithover 150 years of legacy in quality assurance and safety.Renowned forits rigorous standards, TÜV SÜD offers comprehensive testing,inspection, auditing, and certification services tailored to the food industry. Getvarsity is an official Training center & Confederation company of IIRDC ( TÜV SÜD Cooperation Partner )

digilocker
DigiLocker Verified

All IIRDC NCrF (NHEQF / NSQF) Aligned Skill Qualification Certifications issued in association with NCVET AB will be added into DigiLocker — a platform where Government Documents like Aadhaar, PAN, and Driving License are issued and verified. Credits will also be issued in ABC verifiable through DigiLocker.

abc skill credits
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) Body

ABC is a digital system established under the National Education Policy (NEP) to facilitate credit accumulation, transfer, and redemption across higher education institutions. It allows candidates to earn credits for completed coursework. As per the ABC framework, 30 hours of learning equate to 1 academic credit, ensuring standardized recognition of learning outcomes across institutions. All NCrF aligned courses provided by Getvarsity holds ABC Skill credits.

nad
National Academic Depository (NAD)

NAD is a platform established by the Government to securely store and verify academic awards issued. Managed by DigiLocker and integrated with the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), it enables verified documents anytime, reducing fraud and administrative delays while supporting the goals of NEP 2020. Certificates issued for Getvarsity students, which are aligned to NCrF, is linked to NAD.

nep 2020
National Education Policy (NEP)

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to create a flexible and integrated education system. It connects school, higher, and vocational learning through the National Credit Framework (NCrF), National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF), and National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), enabling credit transfer, skill integration, and lifelong learning. Getvarsity delivers NCrF courses aligned to NEP 2020 

Highfield Qualifications International Approved Center
Highfield Qualifications International Approved Center

As a Highfield Qualifications International Approved Center, Getvarsity delivers globally recognized qualifications regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation. Additionally, authorized to deliver programs in Wales, which are regulated by Qualifications Wales.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vision
Vision

To be a Global Benchmark in Multidisciplinary Innovations, Skills Excellence and Quality Standards.

Autonomous

IIRDC Accredited Confederation Member Organization. IIRDC Autonomous Professional body Incorporated and Established under section-8, Act 2013, formerly known as Section -25, Act 1956, Regulated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India

Mission
Mission

To deliver high-quality solutions through innovation, integrity, and collaboration while prioritising client satisfaction and sustainable development.

Accreditations | Association | Approvals | Certifications | Memberships

image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image
image

Why Choose IIRDC NCrF / IIRDC NHEQF Certification

India’s first and Kerala’s only IIRDC NHEQF Credit Certificate. Getvarsity is Officially Entitled to provide IIRDC NSQF, IIRDC NHEQF, IIRDC Personnel Skill Certification, etc., through IIRDC Accreditation as a confederation training partner.

The IIRDC NCrF/IIRDC NHEQF certificate will be recognised as a skill qualification in various sectors.

Valid for state/central government, Private sector jobs where skill qualifications are allowed under IIRDC NSQF/IIRDC NHEQF.

National Academic Depository (NAD) enabled program

NSDC, NCVET, UGC, Skill India, University, NCrF approved IIRDC NCrF Certification

Partnered with Skill India by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

IIRDC NCrF/ IIRDC NHEQF Certificates Issued on DigiLocker: Secure, government-authenticated verification.

Credits issued on ABC (Academic Bank of Credits) in Digilocker (40 & 20 as per Hrs)

Embassy Attestation Eligibility

IIRDC NHEQF/ NSQF is fully aligned with NCrF (National Credit Framework)

Recognition across universities: Acceptable by HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) that follow UGC guidelines.

Courses are mapped with industry competency standards, increasing job readiness.

Aligns with NEP 2020 (National Education Policy) for multidisciplinary, flexible education.

Stackable learning: Can stack multiple level-based certificates towards a higher qualification.

Can be used for applying to government MSME schemes, subsidies, and loans (like Mudra, PMEGP) which ask for proof of technical training.

Helps learners get priority in Apprenticeship (NATS/NAPS) and Internship schemes under various ministries where skill qualifications are mandatory.

icon

Internship Placements in 2023-2024

icon

Industry Expert faculties & mentor network

icon

Entity Associated With NCVET Awarding Bodies

icon

In Certification & Training

icon

Industry Driven / Anchored Updated Curriculum

icon

One Who Introduced Internship Integrated Skill Development

icon

Skill University Industry Outreach Partner

icon

Loans & Financial Assistance For Eligible Learners

icon

Years Skill Development Track Record For Board Members

icon

Accredited Skill Training, & Certification Center

icon

Autonomous IIRDC Confederation Entity

icon

Attestations Eligibility

icon

IIIRDC Accredited Skill Centers in across India

icon

One among few IIRDC Confederation Companies

icon

Skill training centers in prime locations

icon

One who introduced Placement Assistance and Career development Module

icon

Certificates with International Online Verification through IIRDC or awarding body Website

icon

Offline | Online | Hybrid | On - Job Learning Modes

icon

implementation of courses adheres to National Educational Policy (NEP) 2020 in association with NCVET

icon

No Cost EMI Finance options

icon

MOU’s with multiple organizations

icon

Dedicated Research and Development wing

icon

Innovation and Entrepreneurial Support

icon

No.1 in curriculum and practicals

Call Back Request Form

Talk to us?

Call us?