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
Shorter and flexible apprenticeships and new English and maths requirements to boost skills and support employers .
Fantastic news at the start of #NAW that functional skills are no longer a mandatory exit requirement for adults (over 18s). This has been one of the biggest barriers for our sector in the uptake of apprenticeships and we are delighted this decision has been taken....
10 Years of Rewarding Food Industry Excellence at Verner Wheelock
Food industry training expert and Industry Approved Training Provider Verner Wheelock has just announced the winners of its annual Excellence Awards. The business, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, is the training company of choice for numerous well-known...
Join our Lunch and Learn Webinar
Lunch and Learn Webinar - Basic Microbiology in Food & Drink Manufacturing 26th March 2025 | 12pm - 2pm on Microsoft Teams We’re thrilled to introduce the first in an exciting of a series of Webinars for SME’s. Our first webinar is scheduled for the 26th March and...
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