Description
This online course serves as an excellent induction programme for those undertaking work experience in a food business and for anyone interested in learning the basic principles of food safety and hygiene.
The course is particularly suited for individuals working in a catering environment who are not directly involved in the preparation or handling of high-risk foods but work in areas where food is handled elsewhere or deal only with low-risk foods. It is also ideal for those working with pre-packaged or wrapped food.
Derwent Training’s Food Safety Level 1 course, written by one of the world’s leading food safety experts, Richard Sprenger, is accredited by the UK’s foremost organisation for regulated food safety qualifications.
Course content
- Introduction to food safety
- Microbiological hazards
- Food poisoning and its control
- Contamination hazards and controls
- Safe handling and the storage of food
- Personal hygiene
- Food pests and pest control
- Cleaning and disinfection
Who Is It For?
If you work in a low-risk catering environment or are simply looking to expand your knowledge as a hobbyist, this course is ideal for you. Looking for high-level training? Level 2 and Level 3 Food Safety courses are also available.
Requirements
View the fact sheet here.