Food Hygiene (HABC Level 2)

Under European law all food handlers including interior crew must be trained in basic food safety and personal hygiene. Certificates must show a qualification number. Certificates the have been completed online are no longer accepted by the MCA.

Duration: 1 day

Cost: €240

Course Content:

All crew who have a role in handling food or even canapés must attend this basic food safety course.

After the course you will understand that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, cooking service, and handling of food. Its topics are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.

The aim of this qualification is to provide individuals with knowledge of basic food safety practices, the hazards and risks to food safety presented by food operations and personnel, together with cost-effective, practical control measures.

Topics covered:

Microbiological hazards (bacteria)

Spoilage and preservation

Food poisoning and its control

Contamination hazards and controls

Food handlers and personal hygiene

Food premises and equipment

Food pests and control

cleaning and disinfection

Food safety and law enforcement.

Upon successful completion of the course and examination, candidates will gain the MLC 2006 compliant/MCA approved Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF).

please note: your exam paper is sent to be marked by an independant examiner therefore there is a small delay on the reception of your certificate.