Food & Hygiene » CIEH Foundation Food Hygiene Training Courses

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Locations: Rooksbridge.

Course Aim

To give first tier employees an appreciation of the fundamentals of good food hygiene.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, successful candidates will be able to:

  • Explain what is meant by the terms “food hygiene”, “food poisoning”, “food borne disease” and ”contamination”
  • Describe the symptoms and state the causes of food poisoning
  • Define and give examples of high risk foods
  • Explain the characteristics of bacteria and understand their potential to cause disease and spoil food
  • Understand methods of preventing contamination and food poisoning
  • The roles of temperature in the control of bacteria and explain the importance of correct handling, preparation, cooling and processing of food
  • Explain the need for high standards of food hygiene for food handlers
  • Explain the importance of suitably fitted and equipped food premises
  • Define food pests, list conditions in which they thrive and list acceptable methods of control
  • Understand the need and methods for cleaning and disinfection
  • Understand the basic requirements of the Food Safety Act 1990, the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 and subsequent amendments

Certification & Assessment

Assessment 30 multi-choice questions (max 1 Hour) Certification Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)


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