CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (2009 - 2010)

Level: This is a Level 2 course.

Refreshments including morning coffee, snack lunch and afternoon tea are provided at no additional cost.

What is the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering course?
This course is suitable for anyone working catering and hospitality where food is prepared, cooked and served. The one day course is essential for anyone handling food and covers the basic knowledge required for the preparation and handling of food.

The course is also suitable for anyone who has a keen interest in food preparation and cooking but may not be working in the industry.

Course topics

• The principles of food safety
• Microbiology and illness
• Contamination and prevention of illness
• Temperature control
• Preparing and handling food safely
• Spoilage and preservation
• Delivery and storage
• Personal hygiene
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Premises, equipment and pest control
• Food safety control
• Hazard analysis and critical control points
• Food safety legislation

Teaching and Learning
The tutors will be food safety enforcement officers from East Hampshire District Council and you will learn through short-topic based lectures.

Assessment details
Assessment is a multiple-choice examination which is taken at the end of the day. Papers are available in some other languages but must be requested at least 2 weeks before the start of the course to avoid an additional charge.

For people with learning difficulties a spoken form of the examination is also available.

After passing the examination you will receive, in approximately eight weeks, a CIEH Certificate Level 2 Award Food Safety in Catering.

Progression
CIEH Level 3 in Food Safety in Catering (not currently offered at Alton College).

Notes
Cost includes £12.50 examination fee, £4 C.I.E.H. course book and morning coffee, snack lunch and afternoon tea.

Extra costs : Writing materials and notebook

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