Course details
Course description
The REHIS (Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland) Elementary Food Hygiene course meets the demands of food hygiene legislation in the food handling industry. A food hygiene certificate is required for those working in the food services and handling industry. The course covers all aspects of safe food handling to ensure participants have a high level of knowledge and understanding of the existing legislation and best practice of food handling. It also covers the management of the working environment including cleaning practices, common pests which are found with food and how to control them, and personal hygiene of those handling the food. Course Contents: - An introduction to food hygiene, including HACCP - Bacteria and their characteristics - The incidence of food poisoning and its prevention - Personal hygiene and working habits of the food handler - The working environment and equipment - Cleaning practices - Common food pests and their control - Food safety legislation including Allergens The identification of good food safety procedures and the implementation of food safety systems based on HACCP principles will be highlighted throughout the course. Assessment & Certification: On successful completion of the course, a National Accredited Certificate in Elementary Food Hygiene will be issued by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS).
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
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Course details
Short course
20th Jun 2023 to 19th Jun 2024
Cost: £100.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
The Tell Organisation Ltd
Tell House, Unit 8/4 Bankend Road
Dumbarton
G82 2RT