CIEH LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FOOD SAFETY FOR RETAIL

DURATION

1 Day

VENUE

Locations nationwide and/or client specific.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

This qualification will benefit anyone working in a food retail situation e.g. supermarkets, convenience stores, corner and mobile shops. Including those with frozen, chilled and hot food display counters.

COURSE CONTENT

Successful completion of the training programme and assessment will enable candidates to understand:

•  Introduction to food safety - The terminology used in food safety
• The Law - The laws that apply to food businesses and food handlers, and should be able to describe, in general terms, the requirements of the current regulations.
• Food Safety Hazards - The concepts of food hazards and how the risk of food poisoning can be contained.
• Temperature Controls - The importance of temperature controls and how to monitor product and equipment temperatures.
• Food Handlers - That food handlers can pose a risk to food safety
• Principles of Safe Food Storage - The importance of utilising appropriate storage conditions for different types of food.
• Cleaning - The importance of cleaning in food retail premises.
• Food premises and equipment - The need for high standards for structure and equipment to promote good hygiene in food retail premises.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Designed for all staff in a retail environment with food handling responsibilities.

PRE-COURSE PREPARATION

None required.

CERTIFICATION

Delegates who successfully complete the multiple choice assessment at the end of the course will receive a CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail certificate. It is recommended that certificates are renewed every three years.