C.I.E.H Advanced Certificate in Food Hygiene

This qualification, which was introduced in 1984, has been regularly reviewed and modified to meet the food industry's need for a high level practical training programme with external accreditation. The training programme is delivered by registered centres and tutors and consists of at least 36 hours of teaching time, typically over 5 or more days. Some courses are delivered in consecutive days, often residentially – these 'intensive' courses have special examination requirements to maintain the quality of the learning experience.

Course content:

• General introduction
• Bacteriology
• Food-borne illnesses
• Physical contamination of food
• Design and construction of food premises and equipment
• Food storage, temperature control and preservation
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Personal hygiene
• Pest control
• Training strategies
• Legislation
• Management control techniques