# Verner Wheelock Associates (VWA) > Verner Wheelock Associates is a UK-based food industry training provider delivering accredited courses in HACCP, food safety, auditing, BRCGS standards, and specialist food technology topics. VWA also provides ethical audits and consultancy. Training is offered as live online sessions, in-house at client premises, and through scheduled open courses across the UK. Founded by Dr Verner Wheelock, VWA has trained food industry professionals for over 35 years (since 1990). Courses are accredited by RSPH, FDQ, and BRCGS, with levels from Basic (Level 2) through Intermediate (Level 3) to Advanced (Level 4). The site serves food manufacturers, retailers, technical managers, quality assurance teams, and auditors. ## HACCP Courses - [HACCP Training Courses (overview)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/haccp/haccp-training-courses.html) - [RSPH Level 2 HACCP Training Course (Basic)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/haccp/Level-2-haccp-training-course.html) - [RSPH Level 3 HACCP Training Course (Intermediate)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/haccp/Level-3-haccp-training-course.html) - [RSPH Level 4 HACCP Training Course (Advanced)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/haccp/Level-4-haccp-training-course.html) - [HACCP Refresher Training Course](https://www.vwa.co.uk/haccp/haccp-refresher-course.html) ## Food Safety & Hygiene Courses - [Food Safety Training Courses (overview)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/food-safety/food-safety-training-courses.html) - [Basic Food Safety and Hygiene for Manufacturing](https://www.vwa.co.uk/food-safety/basic-food-safety-hygiene-manufacturing.html) - [Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Course (Basic)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/food-safety/level2-food-safety-hygiene-course.html) - [RSPH Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Course (Intermediate)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/food-safety/level3-food-safety-hygiene-course.html) - [RSPH Level 4 Food Safety & Hygiene Course (Advanced)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/food-safety/level4-food-safety-hygiene-course.html) - [Food Safety Update Course](https://www.vwa.co.uk/food-safety/food-safety-update-course.html) ## Auditing Courses - [Auditing Training Courses (overview)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/auditing/auditing-training-courses.html) - [FDQ Auditing Skills Course (Intermediate)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/auditing/auditing-skills-course.html) - [FDQ Lead Auditor Course (Advanced)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/auditing/lead-auditor-course.html) - [FDQ Supplier Auditing Course (Intermediate)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/auditing/supplier-auditing-course.html) - [FDQ Auditing Refresher Course](https://www.vwa.co.uk/auditing/auditing-refresher-course.html) - [Root Cause Analysis Course](https://www.vwa.co.uk/auditing/root-cause-analysis-course.html) - [BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Conversion for Sites (Official)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/auditing/BRCGS-food-safety-9-official-course.html) - [BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Update Course](https://www.vwa.co.uk/auditing/BRCGS-food-safety-9-update-course.html) ## Specialist Courses - [Specialist Training Courses (overview)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/specialist-training-courses.html) - [FDQ Managing Food Allergens in Manufacturing Course](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/managing-food-allergens-course.html) - [Natasha's Law Online Course](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/natashas-law-online-course.html) - [Legal Labelling Course (Intermediate)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/legal-labelling-course.html) - [FDQ Managing Vegan Requirements](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/managing-vegan-requirements-course.html) - [Product Authenticity & Food Defence Course (Intermediate)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/food-defence-product-authenticity-course.html) - [FDQ Foreign Body Prevention & Investigation](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/foreign-body-prevention-investigation-course.html) - [FDQ Enabling a Positive Food Safety Culture Course](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/enabling-positive-food-safety-culture-course.html) - [FDQ Crisis Management](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/crisis-management-course.html) - [FDQ Sustainability in the Food Industry](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/sustainability-in-the-food-industry.html) - [Quality Assurance Technician/Auditor Workshop](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/quality-assurance-technician-auditor-workshop.html) - [Training the Trainer Course](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/training-the-trainer-course.html) - [Delivering Training Course (Intermediate)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/delivering-training-course.html) - [Trainer Skills Refresher Course](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/trainer-skills-refresher-course.html) - [Introduction to Flavours Course (Intermediate)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/introduction-to-flavours-course.html) - [Creating Thermal Process Flavours Course (Advanced)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/specialist/creating-thermal-process-flavours-course.html) ## Ethical Audits - [Ethical Audits (overview)](https://www.vwa.co.uk/ethical-audits/ethical-audits.html) - [What is an Ethical Audit](https://www.vwa.co.uk/ethical-audits/what-is-an-ethical-audit.html) - [Book an Ethical Audit](https://www.vwa.co.uk/ethical-audits/book-an-ethical-audit.html) - [Sedex Virtual Assessments](https://www.vwa.co.uk/ethical-audits/sedex-virtual-assessments.html) - [Ethical Resources](https://www.vwa.co.uk/ethical-audits/ethical-resources.html) ## Course Discovery and Booking - [All Courses](https://www.vwa.co.uk/all-courses.html): Complete course catalogue - [Food Industry Training Calendar](https://www.vwa.co.uk/food-industry-training-calendar.html): Scheduled open course dates - [Food Industry Course Selector](https://www.vwa.co.uk/food-industry-course-selector.html): Find the right course by role and topic - [In-House Training](https://www.vwa.co.uk/inhouse-training.html): On-site training delivered at client premises - [Discounts](https://www.vwa.co.uk/discounts.html): Multi-delegate and group discount information ## About VWA - [About Verner Wheelock](https://www.vwa.co.uk/about-verner-wheelock.html): Company history and trainer profiles - [Why Train with VWA](https://www.vwa.co.uk/why-train-with-verner-wheelock.html): What sets VWA training apart - [Meet the Team](https://www.vwa.co.uk/meet-the-team.html) - [Clients](https://www.vwa.co.uk/clients.html): Companies that train with VWA - [Testimonials](https://www.vwa.co.uk/testimonials.html) - [Food Industry Awards](https://www.vwa.co.uk/food-industry-awards.html) - [Food Safety Consultants](https://www.vwa.co.uk/food-safety-consultants.html) - [Contact](https://www.vwa.co.uk/verner-wheelock-contact.html): Phone, email, and enquiry form - [Location / Find Us](https://www.vwa.co.uk/location-find-us.html) - [Vacancies](https://www.vwa.co.uk/vacancies/vacancies.html): Job openings at VWA ## Resources and Articles - [Food Industry Resources](https://www.vwa.co.uk/food-industry-resources.html) - [Food Industry Articles](https://www.vwa.co.uk/articles/food-industry-articles.html) - [Blog](https://www.vwa.co.uk/blog/) - [FAQ](https://www.vwa.co.uk/FAQ.html) - [Taking Your Exam](https://www.vwa.co.uk/taking-your-exam.html) - [Live Training Sessions: Why They're Still Most Effective](https://www.vwa.co.uk/articles/5-reasons-why-live-training-sessions-are-still-most-effective.html) - [What Happens on an Ethical Audit](https://www.vwa.co.uk/articles/what-happens-on-an-ethical-audiit.html) - [World Food Day 2025: Staff Training is Key](https://www.vwa.co.uk/articles/world-food-day-2025-staff-training-is-key.html) - [World Food Day 2023: The Importance of Water](https://www.vwa.co.uk/articles/world-food-day-2023-the-importance-of-water.html) ## Optional - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.vwa.co.uk/terms-and-conditions.html) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.vwa.co.uk/cookie-policy.html)