Basic Food Hygiene and Safety
This Basic Food Hygiene and Safety Training course covers everything employees need to know if they are engaging in food preparation for sale. They’ll learn about why food hygiene awareness is important, about the sorts of risks that food may be exposed to in a work environment, and about how they can help minimise the risks.
34 Lessons
Online Assessment
90 Minutes
Learning outcomes
- Understand the Principles of Food Hygiene: Learn the basic principles of food hygiene and their importance in food safety.
- Maintain Personal Hygiene Standards: Understand the importance of personal hygiene and how to apply best practices in the workplace.
- Implement Effective Cleaning Procedures: Gain knowledge of proper cleaning techniques to maintain a hygienic food preparation environment.
- Prevent Food Contamination: Learn how to identify and prevent different types of contamination in food handling.
- Safely Handle and Store Food: Acquire the skills to properly handle and store food to prevent spoilage and contamination.
Course content
Introduction to Food Hygiene
- Importance of Food Hygiene
- Overview of Food Safety Regulations
- Consequences of Poor Food Hygiene
Personal Hygiene in Food Handling
- Importance of Personal Hygiene
- Best Practices for Handwashing and Grooming
- Proper Use of Protective Clothing
Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures
- Principles of Effective Cleaning
- Sanitizing Work Surfaces and Equipment
- Waste Management and Pest Control
Preventing Contamination
- Types of Contamination: Biological, Chemical, and Physical
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Safe Food Handling Practices
Safe Food Handling and Storage
- Temperature Control and the Danger Zone
- Proper Food Storage Techniques
- Handling and Preparing Different Food Types
Course detail
Online Delivery
Fully online course with no time limits. Multiple online assessment attempts allowed.
Legislation
This course covers and complies with The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Expert Trainer
Course and Assessment created and approved by a QQI Level 6 Fully Certified Expert Trainer.
Certificate Expiry
Course and Assessment must be completed every 3 years as per industry best practice.
