Level 4/Advanced Certificate in Food Safety

For business owners, managers, supervisors and senior hygiene personnel

Overview

This qualification has been regularly reviewed and modified to meet the food industry’s need for a high-level practical training programme with external accreditation. It is designed to enable managers, supervisors and senior hygiene personnel to guide, manage, promote and provide training in food safety.

Outline programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

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

Qualification information

Designed for:	Managers and supervisors
Course duration:	40 hours minimum
Assessment method	Two assignments (50%) and one 2.5 hour exam (50%)
QCA Accredited	Yes
Level	Level4
Suggested progression on completion	HACCP in Practice Certificate or Professional Trainers Certificate