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LEVEL 4 Award In Managing Food Safety In Catering

In response to the requirements of the Sector Skills Council (SSC) and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), the CIEH are launching new sector-specific awards in food safety which will replace the CIEH Advanced Certificate in Food Safety.

Successful Level 4 candidates are able to manage food safety in most food businesses, by developing auditing and monitoring programmes, designing hygienic practices and procedures, liasing with enforcement officers, staff training, interpreting legal requirements and establishing hazard analysis projects (with additional training where necessary).

Outline programme

The qualifications cover 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 and senior hygiene personnel.
Course duration: five day programme

Examination

Assessment method: two assignments and an examination