REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene
Aim
This course will provide basic training in the principles and practice of good food hygiene and a working knowledge to ensure good food safety practices. It will provide preparation for the Elementary Food Hygiene Examination of the Royal Environmental Health Institute which is now a requirement for everyone working in the food industry.
Objectives
On successful completion of the course, participants should know:
- how food poisoning is caused
- how to prevent food poisoning, by prevention of contamination, temperature control, effective cleaning and personal hygiene
- the main requirements of the Food Safety Act, and the Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations.
Successful course participants will receive the REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate.
Course Content
The course will cover:
- An introduction to food hygiene
- Bacteria and their characteristics
- Food borne diseases and foods at risk
- Food poisoning
- Personal hygiene and the working habits of the food handler
- The working environment and equipment
- Cleaning practices
- Common food pests and their control
- Food Safety legislation.
Assessment
There is an examination at the end of the course which is a 30 question multiple-choice paper with a 60% or more pass mark.
The course consists of tutor led sessions with focused discussion of theoretical perspectives as applied to the work place. Video materials and group activities are used as appropriate
This course is designed for all food handlers working in all aspects of the food industry including catering/licensed trade, food production and processing industries and also those in caring and voluntary situations involving food preparation or handling.
Entry Requirements
