Program Overview

Food Safety and Hygiene Program

Overview

The Food Safety and Hygiene program is a short course aimed at providing basic food safety and hygiene information and advice for departments handling food for human consumption. The ultimate aim is to prevent food poisoning.

Objectives

Upon completing the program, participants will be able to:

• Provide information on good personal food hygiene practice
• Provide information on good practice relating to premises and equipment
• Provide information on good operational food safety practice
• Provide information on the basics of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and risk assessment
• Provide information on the basic legal requirements relating to food safety

Target Audience

The program is designed for:

• Newly appointed staff and students carrying out project work in food handling areas
• Staff carrying out ad-hoc departmental duties, such as providing food at parties and conferences
• Staff handling low-risk food, including confectionery

Program Structure

The program offers two levels of certification:

• Level 1 Food Safety Award: for staff in Food Areas who handle low-risk or wrapped foods, and for employees who work in a food area but do not directly handle food
• Level 2 Food Safety Award: for all other persons working in Food Areas who are involved in the handling of any food, including low-risk and wrapped foods

Requirements

Staff who handle food on an occasional basis, not in Food Areas, require a Level 1 Food Safety Award. Staff who cook or prepare food for barbeques at University/departmental events require a Level 2 Food Safety Award.

Pre-Course Preparation

Attendees should have read the Food Safety and Hygiene Safety Guide: Food Safety and Hygiene before attending the program.

Course Details

• The course is provided by an external company, and the cost is recharged to the relevant department.
• The cost of the course is currently £21 for Level 1 training and £30 for Level 2 training.
• A project code is required when requesting the course.