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This online introductory food hygiene course is for staff whose role involves handling food. The course provides knowledge of food hygiene so staff can work safely.
The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 require all food handlers to be trained in accordance with their food work activity. Therefore, all food businesses must ensure that staff whose role involves handling or preparing food receive the appropriate training in food hygiene.
It is proven that best hygiene practice and food hygiene training help to reduce the risk of food poisoning.
At the end of the course you will be able to describe:
The potential consequences of poor food safety
A range of food safety hazards
Groups of people who are vulnerable to food poisoning and other food hazards
Three laws that relate to food safety
The process of bacterial growth
The effect of temperature on bacteria
Common food pests and how to control them
Rules of personal hygiene for food handlers
The correct steps to wash hands effectively
Cleaning methods appropriate in food production
How to deal with food waste safely.
The first topic is about the importance of food safety. It outlines UK laws that relate to food safety. The topic identifies who needs to know about food safety and the consequences of inadequate food safety. You will learn about four types of food contamination and which groups of people are most vulnerable to food poisoning.
The second topic is about food and temperature. You will discover how bacteria grow and what happens to bacteria at various temperatures. The topic covers how to refrigerate, freeze and hot hold food safely.
The third topic is about food pests. It identifies animals that can contaminate food. You will learn how to spot the signs of food pests and how to deal with them.
Topic 4 is about personal hygiene. It covers the importance of hand washing and rules of personal hygiene for food handlers.
The final topic outlines the standard cleaning process for food preparation areas. You will learn how and when to clean surfaces and equipment.