A qualification based on a series of prerequisites which must be satisfied prior to issue of Certificate of qualification. Many food industry businesses place existing staff into Quality Assurance Management roles without personnel having any prior experience in either a management role or in a quality assurance role. This qualification is designed to provide the skills and knowledge for personnel who are expected to take on the roles and responsibilities related to QA Management, or for those wishing to gain these qualifications for professional development with the aim of moving into a QA Management role. Large Companies may consider using this Qualification as a prerequisite for future employment in a QA management role.