CIEH Level 3 Food Safety in Catering

Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for all those working in all food businesses at supervisory level. This includes managers, supervisors, team leaders and proprietors of small businesses. This qualification is well respected by both the authorities and employers. It is also appropriate for those who are considering progressing on to the Level 4 Certificate.

Course Content

· General Introduction and What's in the News
· Structure and Characteristics of Bacteriology
· Causes and Control Measures of Food Poisoning & Food Borne Disease
· Physical Contamination of Food and it s Prevention
· Food Storage and Temperature Control
· Food Preservation
· Design and Construction of Premises and Equipment
· Cleaning and Disinfection
· Pest Control
· Personal Hygiene Standards
· EU and UK Legislation as it relates to food quality and safety
· Supervisory Management

Benefits of the Course
On completing this course candidates will be able to:
· play an active part in monitoring food hygiene standards;
· be involved in training activities, especially on the job training;
· be equipped to effectively supervise food handlers on hygiene issues;
· be able to carry out hygiene audits;
· encourage good standards of personal hygiene;
· be able to assist in hazard analysis programmes;
· help in the formulation and writing of hygiene policies, instructions etc.

Duration
The duration of the course is 18 hours (3 ½ days) and we usually run the course one day a week over 3 weeks, with the examination on the morning of the fourth day. We usually aim to start the course at 9.00am each day and therefore taking into account time for refreshment and lunch breaks, the course usually finishes around 4.30pm each day. The course will take place on

9th & 10th and 16th & 17th September 2009
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Assessment
There is a 60 question multiple-choice test and candidates are required to achieve 66% or more in order to receive a Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety. Candidates who achieve a score of 85% or more will be awarded a credit pass. Examinations are also available in Cantonese and Bengali.QCA Accredited