REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene

Course description

The REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is a practical course designed to give individuals a basic knowledge and understanding of the causes of food poisoning, measures for prevention and the legal aspects of food hygiene in Scotland. The REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene course is recognised by your local environmental health officer and is suitable for any food handler working in restaurants, hotels, bars, nurseries, residential homes and also those involved in day care. Course Content: • An introduction to Food Hygiene • Bacteria and their characteristics • The incidence of food poisoning and its prevention • Personal hygiene and working habits of the food handler • The working environment • Common food pests and their control • Cleaning practices • HACCP • Food safety legislation On completion of this course individuals may progress onto the REHIS Intermediate in Food Hygiene Course.