The syllabus aims to provide authorised officers with a sound understanding of the application of the principles of HACCP as published officially in Codex Alimentarius, the relationship between good hygiene practices (Prerequisite programmes) and HACCP based food safety management systems and the expectations of the food business operator in implementing such systems.

The syllabus also aims to further develop the skills required for advising on the use of HACCP based food safety management systems, for assessing the integrity and effectiveness of such systems and actions to be considered where audit has identified deficiencies or failures in the food safety management system.