Part Time Intermediate Certificate in Food Hygiene

Awarding Body

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Course Content

This intermediate level course is designed for those working in a food business at supervisory level. This includes traditional supervisors and team leaders but also anyone who needs a broad understanding of food hygiene as part of their work. Owners and managers in small to medium sized organisations, may also find that this course provides them with sufficient knowledge to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

Course Features

Course normally delivered one day per week for four weeks but alternative arrangements can be made where large enough groups have different attendance requirements.

80? attendance is compulsory before candidates are permitted to take the examination.

The course fee is inclusive of Lunch and morning coffee.
Career Prospects and Progression

This qualification will enhance the prospects of anyone entering the food industry at a supervisory level. It is also an ideal development stage for those considering future progression to the advanced level programme.

Modules

General introduction - the relationship between food hygiene and food poisoning Bacteriology - the structure and characteristics of bacteria and their potential to cause illness. Food Poisoning ? Food Borne Disease - the causes and control measures Physical Contamination of Food ? Its Prevention Food Storage ? Temperature Control Food Preservation - and the causes of food spoilage Cleaning ? Disinfection Pest Control Personal Hygiene Legislation - the format and relevance of UK ? European Legislation to food quality and safety Supervisory Management - the importance and application of the techniques involved in monitoring and controlling food standards.

Method of Assessment

A two hour multiple choice paper.

Course Length

24 hours, 1 day per week for 4 weeks.

Time of Delivery

Daytime

Campus

Pibwrlwyd Campus

Bilingual Provision

This course can be studied in English only

Entry Requirements

A First Certificate in Food Safety.

Full-time or Part-time

Part Time