Increase productivity and boost profits
Let’s get going, the NSAFD is your industry go to for staff skills that improve efficiencies. We’re the food & drink industry’s dedicated, not-for-profit, skills specialist. We’re led by the industry, built around your needs and totally dedicated to your success.
We’re all about your skills
As industry-led experts on skills, we act as an influential advocate to administrations of all UK nations on relevant skills policy.
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Take the hassle out of Apprenticeships
Easily assess the initial skills and knowledge of staff embarking on an apprenticeship, track progress and keep learning evidence handy with our Occupational Assessment Tool specially designed to keep everything you need to comply with funding rules at your fingertips.
For small businesses, our Apprenticeship Toolkit has all the information and advice you need to get up to speed.
Get FREE Food Safety learning for ALL staff
Every single one of your people is entitled to FREE online Level 2 Food Safety, HACCP Level 2 or Health & Safety Level 2 courses when your business become a Member of the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink’s Employer Services Network.
Members also benefit from an across-the-board discount of 20% on best available e-learning via our dedicated Online Academy – key learning totally devoted to food and drink and all in one place.
Membership gives you multiple advantages. Find out more today.
Boost productivity. Increase profits. Stay safe & legal
The NSAFD Online Academy is your one-stop-shop for online training and learning designed to maximise staff productivity and with it, overall business performance.
From crucial food handling and safety courses to IT and compliance. From personal development to business skills. We've got you covered.
By using the Online Academy, you can be confident you're offering your staff best-in-class learning through a mix of NSAFD courses developed with industry input and training from specially selected skills experts.
Tasty Careers
Tasty Careers is designed as a game changer – bringing together industry career information and live industry vacancies all in one place and making them instantly accessible to the smartphone generation.
Latest News
EQA Consultation – Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education
The Institute has announced their response to the recent consultation on simplifying the existing external quality assurance (EQA) system. The Institute has announced their response to the recent consultation on simplifying the existing external quality assurance...
Food Industry Skills Welsh Apprenticeship Review
The NSAFD are working with the food and drink industry in Wales in order to ensure the industry has the right apprenticeships to meet their needs. PLEASE NOTE THIS CONSULTATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 31ST JULY DUE TO CURRENT COVID-19 CIRCUMSTANCES. Welsh...
Management Changes
With effect from the 1 May 2020, the NSA is reorganising its management structure to ensure the organisation is best placed to continue to meet the challenges of the future skills environment, and the appointment of the current group CEO Justine Fosh to the CEO...
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