Food Safety Training Course Information

It is estimated that 1 in 10 of us could be subject to food borne illnesses each year, resulting in a huge drain on NHS resources and thousands of working days lost; not to mention potentially life threatening effect on the individuals concerned. Working with people 1st (the sector skills council for catering and hospitality) and Ofqual, the Royal Society for Public Health has developed a tailored set of food safety qualifications to meet the precise needs of employers in the catering and hospitality sector.

Aims and Objectives

By the end of the course learners will be able to demonstrate that they can:

What levels are available and what do they cover?

These awards reflect the national occupational standards in food safety for catering and hospitality and incorporate the legal requirement for all food businesses to operate a food safety management system based on HACCP principles (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)

The level 2 award in Food Safety in catering is appropriate for anyone who needs a basic understanding of food safety in a catering environment. It focuses on the importance of hygiene, the food handlers legal responsibilities and their role in monitoring food safety procedures, and how to handle, prepare and process food safely.

The level 3 award in supervising food safety in catering is designed for those who are supervisors of food handlers in catering. It includes compliance with food safety regulation implementation of food safety management procedures, controlling hazards and supervising good practice in the work place.

The level 4 award in managing food safety in catering is for senior staff and those who are managers of food handlers in a catering business. It covers all of the necessary aspects of managing hygiene and food safety, providing candidates with a thorough knowledge. It concentrates on the need for programmes and procedures to be properly drawn up, introduced and monitored to ensure fully compliance with legislation

Assessment & Certification

All delegates who successfully complete the course in full, will be awarded the:

LEVEL 2,3 & 4 FOOD SAFETY IN CATERING THE ROYAL SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH