Food & Hygiene » CIEH Intermediate in Food Hygiene Training Courses

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Locations: Rooksbridge.

Course Aim

To equip supervisors, team leaders and personnel responsible for Food Hygiene with the knowledge to:

• Play an active part in monitoring food hygiene standards
• Be involved in training activities especially on the job training
• Be equipped to effectively supervise food handlers on hygiene issues
• Be able to carry out hygiene audits
• Encourage good standards of personal hygiene
• Be able to assist in hazard analysis programmes
• Help in the formulation and writing of hygiene policies, instructions etc.

Course Objectives

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

• Understand the relationship between food hygiene and food poisoning and be aware of the socio-economic cost of food poisoning and their relationship to food safety
• Explain the structure and characteristics of bacteria and understand their potential to cause disease and spoil food
• Know the causes and control measures of food poisoning and of four specific food-borne diseases
• Understands the potential for physical contamination of food and measures available for its prevention
• Be aware of the importance of providing and maintaining suitable conditions for the storage of food
• Understands the causes of food spoilage and the\principle involved in its prevention
• Explain the importance of satisfactory design and the use of suitable materials in the construction of food premises and equipment
• Understand the principles and procedures for the satisfactory cleaning and disinfection of food premises
• Understand the habitat and characteristics of food pests and acceptable methods for their control
• Explain the need for personal hygiene
• Understand the format and relevance of UK and European Union Legislation as it relates to food quality and safety
• Be aware of the importance and application of the techniques involved in monitoring and controlling food standards

Certification & Assessment

Assessment Candidates must undertake a two-hour assessment Certification Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

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