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The Course

Basic Food Hygiene Course

Why choose the learndirect Business Basic Food Hygiene course?

  • You can buy the course online - it's quick and easy to purchase
  • It's extremely cost-effective
  • It's flexible to complete - choose the time, place and learning pace the suits your staff and your business

How will your business benefit?

After your employees complete the course, you can be safe in the knowledge that they:

  • Understand how good food hygiene contributes to food safety
  • Know how micro-organisms cause illness through contamination
  • Understand the importance of personal hygiene and good hygiene practices
  • Are aware of current legal obligations and the consequence of non-compliance
  • Understand what hazards are, and how they are controlled and monitored
  • Possess the knowledge to sit one of the following Royal Institute of Public Health (RIPH) qualifications:
    • Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
    • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

What does the course cover?

  • Micro-organisms
  • Other contaminants
  • Storage
  • Cleaning and Disinfection
  • Pest controls
  • Premises and equipment
  • Personal hygiene
  • Legislation
  • Hazard analysis

How long does the course take?

The course takes approximately 8 hours to complete, and can be done in several short sessions anywhere there is access to the Internet. This means it's ideal for busy employees, as they can take the course in bite-sized chunks at a pace that suits them, and at a time and place that suits your buisness.

Prove your staff are trained

Now your staff have the relevant knowledge, they can sit the Food Safety Exam online to get an RIPH accreditation.

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How can learndirect Business help your company?

At learndirect Business we offer a wide range of products and services designed to help you improve the skills of your workforce in the most efficient and least disruptive way. From short courses in areas like Health and Safety and Management and People Skills to NVQs and degrees.

Find out more about the ways learndirect Business can help your company.

 
* Source: FSA
 

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If you're a large employer and want to find out more about this course and the bespoke training and services we offer;

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