Bespoke Training To Benefit Your Business
National Food and Drink Training
NFDT has over 20 years experience in the delivery of work-based learning
National Food and Drink Training adds value to businesses large or small We help you retain and recruit key staff, promote the industry as a positive career destination through high quality apprenticeship training specific to the Food & Drink sector
Our programmes are built on nationally recognised, and quality assured vocational qualifications They are designed to help the food and drink industry become more productive, competitive, efficient, and sustainable by developing the skills and knowledge of its workforce
All programmes are supported by a wide range of support materials, delivered by expert trainers and assessors.
What do we offer?
Scotland
Modern Apprenticeships in Food & Drink Operations
Craft Bakery Skills
Dairy Industry Skills
Distribution Skills
Food Sales and Service Skills
Production and Processing Skills
Bakery Skills
Food and Drink Operations
Supply Chain Skills Food
SCQF
A range of courses to help your employees develop their skills, and improve business effectiveness and efficiencies
Business-focussed training suitable for new and existing employees, giving purpose and accountability to their role.
Relevant to your day to day operations and delivered in the workplace at a time that suits you.
Tailored to meet your specific needs, job descriptions, standard operating procedures or to cover a specific shift pattern - day, night or split
Qualifications at different levels cover all aspects of food and drink operations throughout the sector
England
Getting Started
Contact us to set up a meeting with your management team to discuss your specific requirements and identify skills gaps. If possible we will take a tour of your site to enable us to select the units of learning tailored to the needs of your business.
At our initial meeting we will:
Outline the Apprenticeship programme
Discuss visit frequency and duration
Suggest employee study time during working hours (for maximum benefit)
Discuss the benefits of the chosen Apprenticeship Pathway
Explain information required and the sign up process
Explain external stakeholder requirements
Delivering Results
Working with NFDT
How We Work
Initial Employee Engagement
Initial employee interaction to discuss apprenticeship programmes can be conducted in canteens, rest areas or on a one to one basis An NFDT Training Advisor will happily meet and greet, explain who we are and discuss the apprenticeship journey, pathways, benefits of the programme and answer any questions employees may have
Engagement with Training Advisor
Each learner is appointed a dedicated NFDT Training Advisor
The advisor draws up an Individual Training Learning Plan detailing the units to be taken
This plan is agreed by the learner, employer and training advisor
Visit dates and progress reviews to map learning are also agreed
The Plan will also detail any tasks to be completed for the next visit and feedback that either party wishes to convey
The training advisor will give each learner contact details for future information and guidance
How the learning is delivered
Courses are broken down into individual units
A small number cover areas such as food safety
A larger number of optional units cover cover more specialised skills and knowledge
We use a Blended Learning approach suited to workplace learning on an individual basis or in groups as required
The Training Advisor visits the learner regularly to support, advise, guide and facilitate workshops and one to one learning and development
All visits are conducted within the workplace so there is no need to release staff to college
The Assessment Process
Assessment is conducted through a series of theoretical and practical assessments or tasks and projects defined by a set of standards developed by the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD) Ltd (Sector Skills Council)
Methods of assessment can include: observation
discussion personal statements projects, testimonies supporting documentation multiple choice questions end point assessment
Duration of Programmes
Programmes will take between 12-18 months to complete.
We do appreciate that not every learner is the same We offer support, advice and guidance to all learners throughout their own individual journey
On Completion
Employees successfully completing our Apprenticeship programmes will receive
Certificate of achievement from the Awarding body Apprenticeship Certificate
These certificates recognise that Apprentices have met National Occupational standards and demonstrate the key skills, behaviours and knowledge in their chosen pathway
Britain’s Food And Drink Training Specialists
Across England and Scotland, our team delivers industry-specific courses and support, tailored to meet your precise business needs.
The Benefits
Good for your people
Designed to suit you
On-site delivery
Bespoke programmes
Funding available
FREE training consultation
Industry Testimonials
Craft Bakery Skills
“Across our most experienced bakers, Christies has over 300 years of collective experience and we are all keen to ensure these skills are passed on to the next generation The Modern Apprenticeship programme gives us a framework to do this, with external support from National Food and Drink Training ”
J B Christie
Production and Processing
“Having the flexibility of an experienced trainer come into the business to train our Modern Apprenticeships has greatly widened the range of people being able to upskill
As training is a key platform on which to build further success for both the business and individuals, we were delighted with the wide range of modern apprenticeships available We especially valued the wide choice of SVQ pathways which could be tailormade by varying the modules studied to suit the needs of both individuals and our business ”
Nairn's Oatcakes
Good for your business
Boost productivity and efficiency
A more competent and motivated workforce
Improved costs efficiencies
Demonstrate commitment to staff
Boost staff morale
Increase staff loyalty
Support staff retention and recruitment
Team Leader/Supervisor
"We have used NFDT to deliver a multitude of vocational training courses over the last 8 years I can honestly state that the personal development and training of so many colleagues, has made a major contribution to the success of this business A large proportion now hold a supervisory or management position within the business The bakery knowledge and course delivery from NFDT has been excellent and I would have no hesitation in recommending them as a training provider "
Geary's Bakery
Dairy Skills
“It has been very worthwhile for us to put our staff through their training Not only does it enhance their skills, but it is great to see our people progressing and being proud of what they have achieved The training took place on site so they were able to learn within their own working environment and that’s so much more beneficial that purely classroom-based learning This qualification was fully funded ad we are very grateful for their support as well as that of NFDT who provided the Training.”
Yester Farm Dairies
Food Manufacturing Excellence
“We feel that courses such as Food Manufacturing Excellence (FME) are a great learning opportunity for employees within the business and the company will benefit greatly ”
Highland Spring
"We have definitely seen an improvement in staff morale since using this modern apprenticeship scheme Some employees have also presented operational improvement ideas to us and hopefully this will deliver improved productivity in the longer term.”
Lees of Scotland
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Tel: 01383 661555
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Email: scott@nfdt.org