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CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering - Monday 11th January 2010

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CIEH Level 2 Awards in Food Safety

Fundamental food hygiene knowledge for all food handlers

• Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
• Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
• Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail

Overview:

The qualifications cover the following topics:

• Legislation
• Food safety and hygiene hazards
• Temperature control
• Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding
• Cooking, hot holding and reheating
• Food handling
• Principles of safe food storage
• Cleaning
• Food premises and equipment

Qualification information:

Designed for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.

Prerequisite - None
Course Duration - 1 Day Programme
Assessment Method - Multiple choice examination

QCA Accredited

Suggested certificates for food hygiene progression on completion:

CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing
CIEH (New) Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail




CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets

Overview:

The CIEH has launched the CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets, an accredited nutrition qualification in light of increased public interest in this area. Consumers have become increasingly aware of the effects of a poor diet and businesses are keen to understand the links between diet and health to meet changing customer demands.

The qualification covers the following topics:

• The relationship between nutrition, diet and health
• The nutritional requirements of different population groups
• Current policy, legislation and voluntary guidelines
• The effects of food processing on nutrient content
• Nutrition labelling

Qualification Information:

Designed For: All employees
Course Duration: 6 hours
Assessment Method: Multiple choice examination
Level: New Level 2

QCA Accredited

Suggested progression on completion:

CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety
Trainers' event




CIEH (New) Level 3 Awards in Food Safety

For those working in all food businesses at a supervisory level

• Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
• Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing
• Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail

Overview:

Changes in legislation effective from January 2006 have placed greater onus and accountability on anyone in the food business with supervisory responsibility. It is therefore vital they are equipped with both the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively.

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Legislation
• Supervisory management
• Temperature control (chilling, cooking)
• Cleaning
• Contamination control
• Applying and monitoring good hygiene practices
• Implementing good food safety procedures
• Contributing to the safety training of others

Qualification Information:

Designed For: Managers and supervisors in medium and large manufacturing or catering businesses.
Course Duration: 3 Day Programme
Assessment Method: Multiple choice examination
Level: New Level 3

QCA Accredited

Suggested progression on completion:

Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing




CIEH Level 3 Award in HACCP in Catering

Provides business owners, managers and supervisors of small, medium-sized and large catering operations with a thorough understanding of how HACCP-based procedures are applied in catering. Why is this training important?

EU legislation requires food businesses have a documented food safety management system in place, based on HACCP principles.

HACCP has, however, been particularly difficult to establish in catering businesses, because of the sheer number and variety of processes involved in preparing and serving food. This practical, accessible and user-friendly qualification has been created to help caterers comply with EU legislation and provides a thorough understanding of how HACCP-based procedures can be applied in a catering context. It also provides the flexibility to suit different types of businesses.

Overview:

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Policies, controls and standards
• Codex principles of HACCP
• Food safety management tools

Qualification Information:

Prerequisite Recommended: Understanding and knowledge of basic food hygiene (Ideally a CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering)
Course Duration:1 Day
Assessment Method: Assignment
Ofqual Accredited: No


Suggested progression on completion:

CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Successful candidates will gain exemption from attending part of the CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering qualification.



CIEH Level 4 Awards in Food Safety

Qualification information Designed for: managers and supervisors and senior hygiene personnel. Course duration: five day programme Assessment method: two assignments and an examination QCA Accredited Outcome: Candidates will be able to deliver the new CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Awards for Catering, Manufacturing and Retail (with appropriate training skills). From food business owners to trainers, from production managers to hygiene auditors, these sector specific qualifications meet industry’s need for a high level practical qualification with external accreditation.

• Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
• Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing

Overview:

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Bacteriology
• Food-borne illnesses
• Physical contamination of food
• Food storage, temperature control and preservation
• Design and construction of food premises and equipment
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Pest control
• Personal hygiene
• Training strategies
• Legislation
• Management control techniques

Qualification Information:

Designed For:Managers and supervisors and senior hygiene personnel.
Course Duration: 5 Day Programme
Assessment Method: Two assignments and an examination

QCA Accredited

Candidates will be able to deliver the new CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Awards for Catering, Manufacturing and Retail (with appropriate training skills).