Food Hygiene Courses






CIEH (New) 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 CIEH Level 2 Awards in Food Safety have been designed to address the food safety needs of the catering, manufacturing and retail sectors.

The qualifications cover the following topics:

• Legislation,
• Food safety 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 progression on completion:

CIEH (New) Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
CIEH (New) 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 labeling.

Qualification Information:

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

QCA Accredited

Suggested progression on completion:

CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering, for Manufacturing and Retail




CIEH Level 3 Award in Implementing Food Safety Management Procedures

For business owners and managers of small and medium sized catering and hospitality businesses

Overview:

From 1 January 2006, EU legislation requires all businesses producing food to have a documented food safety management system in place, based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles. Although effective in theory, HACCP has been particularly difficult to establish in catering businesses because of the sheer number and variety of processes involved in preparing and serving food. But practical, accessible and user-friendly management tools have been created, notably the Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) pack adopted by the FSA, to help caterers comply with the new regulations.

The CIEH Level 3 Award in Implementing Food Safety Management Procedures qualification examines HACCP and tools such as SFBB and will be invaluable for managers and proprietors of 400,000 small food businesses across the UK.

The qualification covers the following topics:

• The 12 steps in the HACCP process,
• Controls required to ensure food safety,
• Use of a management tool such as the FSA's Safer Food Better Business pack.

Qualification Information:

Designed For: Owners and managers
Course Duration: 6 hours minimum
Assessment Method: Assignment
Level: New Level 3

Suggested progression on completion:

CIEH (New) Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering




CIEH (New) Level 3 Awards in Food Safety

For those working in all food businesses at a supervisory level

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

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:

• 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
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 (New) Level 4 Awards in Food Safety

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 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