HACCP Heavy Metal Hazards
The LICQual Certificate in HACCP Heavy Metal Hazards provides learners with specialized knowledge and practical skills to identify, assess, and control heavy metal risks in food, manufacturing, and healthcare environments. Learners gain a thorough understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles applied specifically to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium.
Through this course, learners explore methods for hazard identification, risk assessment, and implementation of effective control measures to prevent contamination. Learners develop the ability to integrate HACCP systems into daily operations, ensuring safe production and handling processes while maintaining regulatory compliance.
The course also offers learners insights into the scientific properties of heavy metals, their health impacts, and the regulatory frameworks governing acceptable limits. By completing this certification, learners are equipped to design, implement, and monitor robust safety systems that control heavy metal hazards, safeguard product integrity, and uphold international food and product safety standards.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Certificate in HACCP Heavy Metal Hazards
Total Units
6
Total Credits
18
GLH
72
Qualification #
LICQ2200084
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Certificate in HACCP Heavy Metal Hazards, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200084-1 |
Introduction to HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200084-2 |
Heavy Metal Contaminants in Food: Sources and Health Implications |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200084-3 |
HACCP Principles and Hazard Identification for Heavy Metal Hazards |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200084-4 |
Risk Assessment and Control Measures for Heavy Metal Contamination |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200084-5 |
Developing and Implementing HACCP Plans for Heavy Metal Hazards |
3 |
12 |
|
LICQ2200084-6 |
Monitoring, Verification, and Documentation of HACCP Systems |
3 |
12 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Introduction to HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and objectives of HACCP in food safety management.
- Explain the role of HACCP in preventing foodborne hazards and ensuring public health safety.
- Recognize the importance of implementing food safety management systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Describe the framework and components of a comprehensive food safety management system, emphasizing the integration of HACCP principles.
Heavy Metal Contaminants in Food: Sources and Health Implications
- Identify the various heavy metals commonly found in food, including lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium.
- Understand the primary sources of heavy metal contamination in the food supply chain, such as soil, water, and industrial processes.
- Discuss the potential health risks associated with heavy metal exposure through contaminated food.
- Evaluate the impact of heavy metal contamination on consumer health and public safety, emphasizing long-term and cumulative effects.
HACCP Principles and Hazard Identification for Heavy Metal Hazards
- Apply HACCP principles to identify heavy metal hazards in food production, processing, and storage.
- Analyze the different stages in the food supply chain where heavy metal contamination can occur.
- Demonstrate the ability to use HACCP tools and techniques to identify critical control points (CCPs) related to heavy metal hazards.
- Develop strategies to prevent, eliminate, or reduce the risks of heavy metal contamination in food products.
Risk Assessment and Control Measures for Heavy Metal Contamination
- Conduct a thorough risk assessment for heavy metal contamination in food production environments.
- Understand how to evaluate the likelihood and severity of heavy metal risks in different food products.
- Design and implement control measures to mitigate the risks associated with heavy metal contamination, including source control and product testing.
- Propose corrective actions for handling situations where heavy metal contamination exceeds regulatory limits.
Developing and Implementing HACCP Plans for Heavy Metal Hazards
- Develop HACCP plans tailored to address heavy metal hazards in food production and processing systems.
- Establish monitoring procedures, critical limits, and corrective actions within the HACCP plan to control heavy metal risks.
- Integrate hazard analysis for heavy metals into existing food safety management systems.
- Implement HACCP plans across the supply chain to ensure consistent control of heavy metal hazards at all stages.
Monitoring, Verification, and Documentation of HACCP Systems
- Establish monitoring and verification protocols to ensure that heavy metal hazards are controlled according to HACCP plans.
- Develop documentation practices for tracking and verifying the effectiveness of control measures in preventing heavy metal contamination.
- Understand the importance of record-keeping and traceability for audits, compliance inspections, and consumer confidence.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits of HACCP systems to ensure ongoing effectiveness in managing heavy metal hazards.
This diploma is ideal for:
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.