Food Safety

Course Overview

The Food Safety Training Programme provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical understanding required to handle, prepare, and store food safely. This course is designed for anyone working in environments where food is prepared, served, or handled.

Aims

To equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety in the workplace.

Skills Practised

This practical course supports learners to:

• Understand food safety legislation and responsibilities
• Identify food hygiene hazards
• Prevent contamination during food handling
• Follow safe food storage and preparation practices
• Maintain personal hygiene standards
• Implement cleaning and sanitation procedures

Note: Skills are developed through guided learning, case studies, and practical examples.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles of food safety and hygiene
• Identify risks associated with food handling
• Follow safe food preparation and storage procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Prevent food contamination

This will enable them to:

• Ensure safe food handling practices
• Reduce risk of foodborne illness
• Meet legal food safety requirements
• Promote a safe food environment

Course Dates and Duration

Total Guided Learning Hours: 6 hours
Delivery Format: Practical, face-to-face training
Typical Duration: 1 day
Programme hours can be extended as required.

Assessment Method

Learners will complete knowledge-based questions and scenario activities.

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the programme.