CIEH LEVEL 4 AWARD IN FOOD SAFETY

Length:5 days
Day/Time:Flexible
Delivered in BCOT
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Description

Changes in legislation effective from January 2006 have placed greater onus and accountability on anyone in the food business with supervisory responsibility. It is therefore vital they are equipped with both the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively. This course is designed to enable candidates to carry out food safety audits, identify areas for legal compliance and establish good practice.

The Industry Guides to Good Hygiene practice indicate that supervisors/managers and people running their own business where high risk foods are handled should be educated to this level.

Course Content

The qualifications cover the following topics:
• Socio-Economic Costs of Food Poisoning
• Bacteriology
• Bacterial and Non-bacterial Food Poisoning
• Food-Borne Infections
• Food Contamination and its Prevention
• Personal Hygiene
• Food Storage and Temperature Control
• Food Preservation
• Design and Construction of Food Premises and Equipment
• Cleaning and Disinfection
• Pest Control
• Legislation (including European)
• The Education and Training of Food Handlers
• Management Control Techniques (including HACCP)

Entry Requirements

This course is suitable for those who manage and are responsible for planning and implementing food safety policies and procedures. Recommended for production managers, trainers, supervisors or business owners involved in all facets of food production – processing, transport, wholesale, catering, retail.

A prior level 3 qualification is desirable but this may be waived if you have sufficient occupational experience. A telephone interview is required.

This course is run on 5 consecutive weeks starting on the date above.

Method of Assessment

A two and half hour written examination. Candidates will also be required to complete two project based assignment questions which contribute to the final mark.

Progression

n/a

Start Date and Course Code

28 Sep 2010, 22 Feb 2011
Course Code: MXEC082

Fees

Tuition	Registration fees	Exam Fees	Equipment Charge
£525	-	£62	-

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