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Apprenticeship

Food industry technical professional (integrated degree)

Level
6
Degree level
Length
4 yrs
typical
Sector
Health and science
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Ensuring the safety and quality of food and drink products.

What you'd do

Lead or support new product development projects
Manage technical and regulatory compliance for products
Conduct shelf life trials, sensory evaluation, and testing
Prepare technical documentation for retailer or regulatory approval
Support quality audits and lead corrective action programmes
Analyse supply chain risks and sustainability performance
Present technical strategies to commercial and senior teams

What you'd learn

Advanced food science - microbiology, chemistry, and nutrition
New product development and innovation processes
Regulatory frameworks and food law compliance
Quality management systems including BRC and ISO standards
Consumer insight, market trends, and product strategy
Sustainability and responsible sourcing in food supply chains
Leadership, project management, and stakeholder communication
Ready to look for a place?
See live Food industry technical professional (integrated degree) apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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