Duration: 1 day
Maximum number of participants: 12

Training Cost plus €25 per head CIEH Ref Fee.

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It is now a legal requirement for employers to provide training for food handlers. The Primary Course in Food Hygiene has been developed by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) to create an awareness and knowledge of safe food handling principles.

Objectives & Programme
On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Define food poisoning, understand how it occurs and the main causes of food contamination
• Explain the importance of correct storage, preparation, handling and cooking of food
• List the legal responsibilities of the food worker
• List the structural requirements of a food premises
• Recognise a pest infestation and how to control it
• Explain the importance of cleaning and cleaning schedules
• Explain the purpose of H.A.C.C.P.

English is the language in which training is delivered and participants must have a good command of the English language. If participants wish to bring an interpreter they may do so but prior notice must be given to nifast.

Please let us know if participants have any specific learner requirements.

Who should attend?
All those who handle food.

Pre-Course Requirements
None

Assessment/Certification
Participants complete a written exam
On successful completion of the exam participants will be awarded the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Certificate in Food Hygiene.