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Foundation Certificate in food hygiene

Duration:  1day including exam

 

Course introduction

 

EU Regulation 852/2004 states that the proprietor of a food business shall ensure that all food handlers engaged in the food business are trained in food hygiene matters commensurate with their work activities. Holders of this qualification will have a knowledge and understanding of; the importance of food hygiene, associated food hazards, good hygiene practice and controls based upon based upon an awareness of food safety management systems.

 

There is no recommended prior learning for this course, and is suitable for all food handlers.

Suggested further development would be to Food safety level 3 in either Retail, Catering or Manufacturing.

The foundation certificate in food hygiene ensures that food handlers who complete the course are trained and able to: -

• Understand how good food hygiene contributes to food safety
• Know how micro-organisms cause illness through contamination
• Understand the importance of personal hygiene and good hygiene practices
• State current legal obligations and the consequence of non-compliance
• Understand what hazards are, and how they are controlled and monitored

The course covers

• Micro-organisms
• Other contaminants
• Storage
• Cleaning and Disinfection
• Pest controls
• Premises and equipment
• Personal hygiene
• Legislation
• Hazard analysis

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