Managers, supervisors and senior hygiene personnel such as:

• production managers
• trainers
• owners or managers of food businesses
• supervisors with intermediate food hygiene knowledge
• hygiene auditors
• shift managers or supervisors

Subjects covered

• Bacteriology
• Food-borne illnesses
• physical contamination of food
• Food storage, temperature control and preservation
• Design and construction of food premises and equipment
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Pest control
• Personal hygiene
• Training strategies
• Legislation
• management control techniques

Outcomes

On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:

• guide and advise on the management of food hygiene in a food business
• identify areas for legal compliance
• design an improvement plan
• deliver Level 2 Food training (with appropriate training skills)

Course Information

Duration: Five day programme
Assessment: Two assignments and an examination
QCA Accredited: Yes
Prerequisite: It is recommended that candidates have prior knowledge to the level of the CIEH Level 3 Certificate in Food Safety or equivalent.