Food Preparation (General)

Course summary

Process Operators work in the manufacturing sector of the food and drink industry. They may be employed in a company that specialises in one type of product, eg ready meals, soft drinks or confectionary, or in a company that makes a wide range of different products. Process Operators typically work on production lines within food manufacturing plants. The industry uses excellent manufacturing processes and highly automated equipment and technology to ensure it remains competitive and produces food and drink products to strict food safety and quality standards. Learners must achieve KSB (Knowledge, Skills Behaviours) to enter Gateway for EPA (End Point Assessment). The KSB set out what the learners need to know and need to do to perform effectively in their role at work.