Food Safety Awareness
Understand food safety legislation and ensure the company’s HACCP food safety management system is adhered to and followed.
Adhere to best practice procedures and the guidance of the Environmental Health Practitioner
Food Safety Awareness
£10
- CPD Certified
- Online course
- Validated by Subject Matter Experts
- Delivered by subject experts
- Designed with you in mind
About our Food Safety Awareness Course
Learning outcomes
- Outline legislation regarding food safety
- Describe the different types of contamination
- Identify the 14 food allergens and the symptoms of allergic reaction
- Explain food poisoning and food borne illness, and list the causes and symptoms
- Implement control measures in the kitchen to reduce the risk of illness
- Observe the strict personal hygiene standards required to produce food safely
- Carry out effective cleaning and disinfection procedures
- Recognise signs of pest infestation and implement necessary control measures
Course content
The basic principles of food safety are covered within this course, which aims to fulfil the legal requirement for trained food handlers to carry out their job safely and effectively, and shows how to manage food, bacteria and biological hazards.
You will learn:
- What is food safety?
- Food hazards and contamination
- Food poisoning
- Cross contamination
- Control measures
- Personal hygiene
- Food pests and signs of infestation
- Basic cleaning procedures
Assessment
How long will it take? 60 minutes
What type of assessment is it? When you finish the course, you’ll complete an end-of-learning online assessment consisting of 20 questions, 70% of the questions will need to be answered correctly in order to pass and receive a certificate.
What will I receive? Once you’ve passed the assessment included in the course, your digital certificate will be available on the platform.
How long is it valid for? Up to 1 year after purchase.
Who's the course suitable for?
This food safety course is designed to help food handlers – from chefs to waiting staff – learn and understand food safety legislation and ensure all food produced is safe to eat.
Endorsements and accreditations
- Endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality
- CPD Certified
Why choose CPL Learning?
We’re known for our first-rate service in helping people quickly gain the knowledge they need, all for an affordable price.
Life a little busy? We get it, and that’s why our elearning courses are all accessible 24/7, 365 days a year, meaning you can learn at your own pace, when you have the time. Our courses are all available on desktop and mobile too – so you can even learn on the go. And with accessibility tools like in-situ language translation and open subtitles, our courses are designed with you in mind.
We’re with you right from the start of your learning journey, providing you with all the information you need in an easily digestible format. Our content is regularly reviewed by experts to make sure it's always relevant and accurate. Plus, additional resources are provided in fully accessible PDF formats.
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