Hygiene Training
The aim of our food hygiene training is to ensure
that everyone involved in the food business, from junior staff to
senior management, possesses the necessary skills and knowledge to
prevent any risk of food poisoning by carrying out their tasks
hygienically, giving you a more efficient and cost effective
business.
The Environmental Health Service has considerable up to date
knowledge and experience of food safety and hygiene issues and is
able to help you meet the training requirements of your
organisation.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
This course is certified by the Chartered Institute of
Environmental Health (CIEH) and
the candidate will sit the CIEH
examination. The course will benefit anyone working in a
situation where food is prepared, cooked and served. Relevant to
all catering businesses, for example, pubs, hotels, restaurants,
retail, travel, contract catering, fast food outlets, in hospitals,
care and nursing homes and schools.
Content
The qualification provides an introduction to food safety and
focuses on eight key areas:
- The law
- Food safety hazards
- Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding of foods
- Cooking, hot holding and reheating of foods
- Food handling
- Principles of safe food storage
- Cleaning
- Food premises and equipment
Candidates learn through a variety of methods including
lectures, slides, videos and discussions to highlight the basics of
safe food handling. All students receive an illustrated
handbook which has been written specifically to complement the
course.
Length of Course
The course consists of a one day intensive session, plus a short
multi-choice test at the end. Arrangements may be made for the test
to be taken in a written or oral form.
Qualification
All successful candidates will receive the nationally recognized
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering issued by the
CIEH
.
What’s the Cost?
The Level 2 course is priced at £58.00 per person, which
covers all course materials, course handbook and examination
costs.
Permits are issued to those attending the courses to cover the
cost of parking at the Civic Centre.
Course Dates
The current course dates are:
| Date |
Course |
Times |
| Tuesday 15 September 2009 |
Level 2 |
9am to 5pm |
| Tuesday 03 November 2009 |
Level 2 |
9am to 5pm |
| Tuesday 23 February 2010 |
Level 2 |
9am to 5pm |
Booking forms
If you would like to request a booking form please
email Julia Newbold or
telephone 01233 330470.
Course Refreshments
Hot and cold drinks and biscuits are available throughout the
courses and seminars. Lunch is not however provided for the full
day course.
Company Training
Block bookings can be made for between 10 and 25 candidates per
course. We can be flexible in arranging the dates and venue to suit
your individual needs. To arrange a block booking please
email Julia Newbold or
telephone 01233 330470.
Courses in Other Languages
From time to time we are able to offer courses taught in the
following languages:
- Bengali
- Cantonese
- Kurdish
- Mandarin
- Polish
- Punjabi
- Romanian
- Turkish
- Urdu
These are only available where the candidate has English
language difficulties. If you are interested in a course in one of
these languages please email Julia Newbold or
telephone 01233 330470.
Contact Us
If you have any queries about food hygiene training or would
like further information please email Julia Newbold or
telephone 01233 330470.
This webpage was updated on
10/22/2009