The EQVEGAN project identified the need to train soft skills in food operators (EQF 4), food technicians (EQF 5), and food technologists (EQF 6 and 7). These skills are not the exhaustive list of soft skills for the food industry professionals but are the most relevant ones.


This unit starts with the difference between Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Skills. Students eventually discuss the importance of such skills in their personal and working lives. Giving equal importance to both Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Skills, together with suggestions on how these skills can be improved over time, is discussed.

This unit aims to make learners familiar with the Active Listening skill and its importance in both their personal and professional lives. They will work to its definition through watching videos and talks on the subject, and learn and practice some techniques.


In this unit, the trainer will find materials and methods to develop Leadership, Team Building, Team Working skills in trainees for courses at EQF levels 4 to 7. THE EQVEGAN project identified the need to train teamwork skills in food operators (EQF 4),  food technicians (EQF 5) and food technologists (EQF 6 and 7). Additionally, the project team identified the need to develop leadership and team building skills in food technologists.


In this unit, the trainer will find materials and methods to develop Problem Solving skills in trainees for courses at EQF levels 4 to 7.

In this unit, the trainer will find materials and methods to develop the skill Ethical Understanding in trainees for courses at EQF levels 4 to 7.