Labour Market Information

Food & Drink

Entry Level (Skills for Working Life; E2E)

• Trainee Butcher

Level 1 (GSCE Grades D-G, Foundation GNV1, NVQ1, Level 1 Certificates, Pre Apprenticeship):

• Food Preparation Operative
• Baker
• Bottler
• Packing Line Operative

Level 2 (GCSE Grades A*-C, Intermediate GNVQ, NVQ2, Apprenticeship, Level 2 Certificates, BTEC First Diploma:

• Purchasing Clerk
• Marketing Assistant
• Laboratory Technician
• Quality Control Assistant

Level 3 (AS/A levels, Advanced Extension Awards, AVCE Advanced GNVQ, NvQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship, Advanced Certificates, BTEC National Diploma):

• Food Processing Supervisor
• Production Manager
• Quality Control Inspector

Level 4 (Certificate of Higher Education, NVQ4)

• Packaging Technologist
• Health & Safety Advisor

Level 5 (HNC, HND, NVQ5, Foundation Degree)
Level 6 (Honours Degree, Diplomas, Graduate Certificates)

• Technical Brewer
• Production Manager
• Food Scientist