National Food & Drink Training launches fully funded qualifications

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National Food & Drink Training (NFDT), the training arm of Scottish Bakers, has launched a new SCQF Level 5 qualification in Meat & Poultry Processing – delivering fully funded, work-based training designed to upskill employees, enhance business performance, and support long-term sector growth.

Delivered through the Modern Apprenticeship Pathway the qualification is co-funded for employers by Scottish Government via Scottish Bakers and NFDT’s contract with Skills Development Scotland.
It is tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses and offers hands-on training in key areas such as primal cutting, boning and trimming, food safety, health and safety compliance, waste reduction, customer service, visual merchandising, and the development
of value-added meat and poultry products.

Scott Anderson, Training & Development Manager at NFDT, said:

“This qualification has been designed to meet the real-world needs of Scotland’s meat and poultry industry. It offers a flexible, practical route for both new entrants and experienced
employees to gain recognised skills while contributing directly to workplace performance. It’s a powerful tool for personal growth and business improvement.”

Photo credit: National Food & Drink Training

In addition to technical training, learners complete core skills in communication, information and communication technology, numeracy, problem solving, and working with others, helping employers
build a capable, confident workforce equipped to adapt and thrive.

Training is delivered entirely on-site by NFDT’s experienced training advisors through a blended learning approach, with regular visits scheduled to provide support, deliver coaching, and
monitor progress via an Individual Training Plan. Assessment is carried out through a series of theoretical and practical tasks and projects, aligned with National Occupational Standards set by the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD), the Sector
Skills Council.

Scott added:

“NFDT is proud to support the future of Scotland’s food and drink workforce. This new qualification reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality training
that builds real capability. Whether you’re a small butcher or a large processor, it’s an opportunity to invest in your team and strengthen your business.”

The launch of the SCQF Level 5 Meat & Poultry Processing qualification underscores NFDT’s mission to support skills development, workforce resilience, and sector sustainability within the
wider Food & Drink industry. NFDT is helping craft and manufacturing businesses across Scotland increase productivity and retain and recruit skilled staff.

To learn more about the programme, visit
www.nfdt.org
or email info@nfdt.org.

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