Advanced Certificate in Food SafetyDuration: 5
day plus exam
Course introductionThis
qualification is principally for senior staff and managers of food
handlers within food businesses. It is strongly recommended that the
candidates have an RIPH Intermediate qualification or a Level 3 Award in
Supervising Food Safety in Catering/Retail or Manufacturing before
embarking on this course.
The qualification equips senior staff
with a sound understanding of their responsibilities in managing the
operational requirements of the food business and how to establish,
monitor and maintain appropriate food safety management procedures.
Holders
of this qualification in association with the relevant training
qualification are able to train out Level 2 and 3 awards in Food Safety.
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addition, however, this qualification recognises the key responsibilities
of managers in relation to evaluation of the system, communicating food
safety procedures to staff, defining training requirements and setting the
food safety culture of the business.
The holder of the
Advanced
certificate in Food Safety will be able to ensure: -
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Compliance with food safety legislation
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That they manage operational aspects of the business in relation to
food safety
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That they Establish and evaluate food safety management procedures,
including those based on HACCP principles
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They create appropriate monitoring and recording procedures
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That they Establish effective corrective action plans
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They Allocate responsibilities in food safety matters Introducing
effective staff training and communication policies
The course covers: -
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Legislation
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Supervisory management
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Temperature control (chilling, cooking)
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Contamination control
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Applying and monitoring good hygiene practices
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Implementing good food safety procedure
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Contributing to the safety training of others
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The costs of food poisoning
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Bacterial, non-bacterial food poisoning & food borne infections
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Hazard analysis & HACCP
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Personal hygiene
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Food preservation
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Design and construction of food premises & equipment
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Cleaning & Disinfection
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Pest control
