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Short Courses

Developing Your Skills

The National Centre for Food Manufacturing offers a wide range of professionally accredited short course options, including British Retail Consortium (BRC) accredited programmes. Our short courses cover areas including auditing, food safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, health and safety, management and team development, and technical and product development.

Meet our Students: Kayley

We spoke to Kayley about her experience on the Food Science degree as part of her Technical Professional Apprenticeship at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing.

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e-Learning Programmes

The National Centre for Food Manufacturing is now offering a selection of short courses online. Our e-Learning programmes offers flexibility, allowing you to choose when to sit the modules online. Our e-Learning courses include: Food Safety; Health and Safety; Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point; and Introduction to Allergens.

Skills Bootcamp Programmes

The Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ proudly offers Skills Bootcamps as part of the UK Government’s Skills for Life initiative, supported locally by Lincolnshire County Council. These flexible courses provide at least 60 hours of training and help learners upskill for a new role or progress in their current job.

Skills Bootcamps are free for individuals and can be delivered online, in person, or a mix of both. Employers may need to contribute: large organisations receive 70% government funding, and SMEs 90%. To be eligible, learners must live and work in Greater Lincolnshire or Rutland.

 

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Level 4 Skills Bootcamp in Project Management

This Skills Bootcamp acts as the first steps in the development of students into their role as leaders and managers. The Skills Bootcamp builds learning opportunities for students to progress through a series of simulations based on workplace activities. The first stage of their development is building the foundation blocks of the skills and attributes of leadership and management which is then progressed through advanced application to more complex and challenging leadership and management roles. The Skills Bootcamp is designed for junior managers who hold job titles such as team leader or supervisor, providing them with 30 credits from the Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ at level 4.

Delivery: Online/Blended

Cost: This course is part-funded as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee. SMEs pay 10% of the programme value, while large employers pay 30%: SME £225, Large Employers £675.

To be eligible for course funding, attendees must live and work in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland.

Course dates:

Cohort 1: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th November for APM in person at the Brayford Campus and 13th, 20th, 27th November via Teams.  

For booking details and further information please contact OAS@lincoln.ac.uk

Level 4 Skills Bootcamps in Food Manufacturing Excellence and Continuous Improvement

This Skills Bootcamp will support the development of knowledge, skills and behaviours of Process Leaders and manufacturing operatives crucial in various organisational settings, focusing on both large-scale production and the creation of bespoke products.

Delivery: In Person

Cost: This course is part-funded as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee. SMEs pay 10% of the programme value, while large employers pay 30%: SME £225, Large Employers £675.

To be eligible for course funding, attendees must live and work in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland.

Course dates:

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Cohort 1: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd October 2026

Cohort 2: 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th November 2026 and 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th December 2026

For booking details and further information please contact NCFM@lincoln.ac.uk

 

Level 3 Skills Bootcamps in Food and Drink Safety and Compliance

This Skills Bootcamp is ideal for food industry professionals responsible for maintaining high standards of safety and quality. It covers food safety best practices, hazard management, auditing, and the application of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles. Through a mix of theory and hands-on learning, participants will gain the skills to manage risks, support continuous improvement, and prepare for internal and third-party audits. Successful completion of the Skills Bootcamp results in a certificate of attendance, with the opportunity for external certification in Food Safety, HACCP and Internal Auditing.

Delivery: In Person

Cost: This course is part-funded as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee. SMEs pay 10% of the programme value, while large employers pay 30%: SME £250, Large Business £750 (full price £2500).

To be eligible for course funding, attendees must live and work in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland.

Course Dates

Cohort 1: 3rd, 4th and 5th November, 10th and 11th November ,18th, 19th and 20th November

Cohort 2: 2nd, 3rd and 4th February ,16th and 17th February, 23rd, 24th and 25th February

For booking details and further information please contact NCFM@lincoln.ac.uk

 

Level 3 Skills Bootcamps for Future Seafood Leaders

This Skills Bootcamp supports Process Leaders and multiskilled operatives working in seafood manufacturing, including high-volume, advanced, or small-scale operations. Participants will develop essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours to lead or support production activities and drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and safety. The course also prepares delegates to take on wider responsibilities related to resourcing, budgets, equipment, materials, health and safety, the environment, and risk management. By the end of the programme, learners will be better equipped to contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement within their organisations.

Delivery: Blended (online / in person)

Cost: This course is part-funded as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee. SMEs pay 10% of the programme value, while large employers pay 30%: SME £250, Large Business £750 (full price £2500).

To be eligible for course funding, attendees must live and work in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland.

Course Dates:

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Cohort 1: 1st Feb, 2nd Feb, 5th Feb, 11th Feb, 12th Feb, 25th Feb, 26th Feb 2027 and 4th March 2027.

For booking details and further information please contact NCFM@lincoln.ac.uk

 

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The Centre of Excellence in Agri-food Technology
2 Peppermint Way
Holbeach
Lincs
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