INTRODUCTION

You can chose to study this course at either Boston College, Skirbeck Road, Boston or Red Lion Quarter, Spalding.

This course is designed for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled. The expected outcome is that the course participant will know and understand the requirements which will be covered under the following headings:

• Food Poisoning - Identifying the symptoms and main causes of food poisoning.

• Bacteriology - Understanding the characteristics of bacteria and their potential to cause disease and spoil food.

• Prevention of Contamination and Food Poisoning - Understanding methods of preventing food poisoning.

• Personal Hygiene - Awareness of the need for high standards of personal hygiene for food handlers.

• Premises, Equipment & Pest Control - Recognising the need for high standards of hygiene in food premises and the ways of achieving them.

• Cleaning & Disinfection - Comprehending the need for and methods of achieving high standards of cleanliness in food premises.

• Legislation - Understanding the basic requirements of the Food Safety Act 1990, and Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995.

The day concludes with a multiple choice examination and successful candidates will receive a certificate issued by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. The examination will consist of 30 questions, of which 20 must be correct.  It is expected that 40 minutes will be required to complete the examination.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE

Dates: Regular courses; please call 01205 365701 ex 6253 for more information.

Venue: Boston Conference & Management Centre, Skirbeck Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 6AQ

Time: 9.00am -5.00pm

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Coffee/tea will be provided during the breaks. Lunch is not provided, however, there is an excellent bistro and canteen facilities (term-time only) for lunches or you may bring your own lunch and eat it in the canteen. Outside term times, the main college campus does stock a selection of baguettes/rolls. Please ask at main reception for directions to the main college management office where they can be purchased.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information on this course please contact the Business Focused Training team on 01205 365 701 ext 6253

The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.