Winners of IITD/FAS Training Company
of the Year 2008

Basic Food Hygiene Course

Course Aim:    

This course provides participants with the basic food safety knowledge in order to prepare food in a safe and hygienic manner.  It will also help companies comply with the requirements of Regulation EC: 852/2004 in relation to the requirements for food safety training.

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Know what Food Hygiene is.
• Be aware of bacteria and the causes of food poisoning bacteria.
• Identify conditions that may lead to food poisoning.
• Identify correct food preparation techniques and temperature control of foodstuffs.
• Be aware of correct methods of cleaning.

Course Programme:

• What is Food Hygiene?
• Reasons for good Food Hygiene.
• Consequences of poor Food Hygiene.
• Food Hygiene Legislation.
• Bacteria and Food Poisoning.
• Operational and Structural Hygiene.

Who Should Attend:

People who are involved in Food Production, Transportation, Storage, Preparation and Service.  It is a requirement for all those working with food to complete formal training before employment commences and refresher training regularly after that.

Assessment & Certification:

To receive certification for Basic Food Hygiene all participants must successfully complete a theory exam.  The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of training.

Course Attendance:

• Maximum of 12 participants
• ½ Day duration

For further information please call us in Dublin or Cork or e-mail info@phoenixsafety.ie.

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                                  are our business.”