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This Essential Law in Food Business course is a step-by-step training course for catering and hospitality professionals, exploring the fundamental processes, best practice and principles. It covers essential legislation such as the Food Safety Act 1990, with full training in hygiene and safety compliance.
Through case studies and audio-visual training, you will learn about foodborne illness, bacteria contamination prevention, personal hygiene maintenance, how to identify microbiological hazards, and much more. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to implement a solid safety management system in the workplace, as well as train others in safety compliance.
What's more, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the role of the Food Standards Agency and Environmental Health Officer, gaining the expertise to ensure a perfect hygiene rating score for your business every time!
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Demonstrate a solid understanding of The Food Safety Act 1990 and other legislation
Understand the responsibilities of the kitchen staff
Know how to implement and oversee an effective HACCP system in the workplace
Identify the different types of foodborne illnesses
Practice proper personal hygiene and work
List the duties and responsibilities of the Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
Demonstrate an understanding of the Food Hygiene Ratings Scheme and the role of The Food Standard Agency
Maintain the kitchen and premises to minimise the risk of contamination
Identify the different types of bacteria and microbiological hazards
Follow proper control measures when storing, freezing, heating and displaying
Key Features of This Course:
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Developed by qualified safeguarding professionals
Self-paced laptop/tablet/smartphone-friendly learning
24/7 Learning support and assistance
*** Additional Gifts ***
Free Life Coaching Course
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Food Hygiene Legislation and Food-borne Illness
In module one, we will learn about food hygiene regulations and legislation in the UK and Europe, with an in-depth overview of the different types of foodborne illnesses.
Module 2: Food Hygiene and Safety: Legislation
In module two, we will explore the Food Safety Act 1990 and other key legislation. It also provides important information on the role of the Environmental Health Officer (EHO).
Module 3: HACCP and Food Premises
In module three, we will deepen our understanding of HACCP systems and how to implement one in the workplace. It covers key topics such as monitoring, control measures and the key principles of designing premises.
Module 4: Bacteria and Microbiological Hazards
In module four, we will broaden your knowledge of the types of bacteria and the Sources and vehicles of bacterial contamination. It covers questions such as 'how do bacteria multiply?', and 'why do bacteria need to multiply?
Module 5: Food Poisoning and Control Measures
In module five, we will learn about the causes and effects of foodborne illnesses and poisoning, taking a look at control measures that every catering and hospitality professional must know.
Module 6: Food Spoilage and Storage
In module six, we will familiarise with the rules regarding spoilage and storage, including temperature control measures and labelling best practice.
Module 7: Personal Hygiene
In module seven, we will learn how to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene in the workplace, covering topics such as protective clothing, unhygienic habits and handwashing procedures.
Module 8: Display and Service for Maintaining Food Safety and Hygiene
In this closing module, we will learn how to display and serve correctly, from temperature control to what to do when things go wrong.
Accreditation
All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
Certification
Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven't, there's no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
20 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
This course is for:
Restaurant Managers
Chefs
Catering Assistants
Baristas
Waiting Staff
Kitchen Staff
Environmental Health Officer
Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this course.
Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - Included
Certificate of completion
Hard copy certificate - Included
You will get the hard copy certificates for Free! The delivery charge of the hard copy certificate inside the UK is £3.99 each.
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