By law, food business operators must ensure that food handlers receive the appropriate supervision and training in food hygiene.

This qualification is suitable for those working in a catering environment who are responsible for handling food. It is also the most popular food safety qualification accepted by enforcement officers and auditors.

Why a Highfield qualification?

Highfield is the leading provider of regulated compliance qualifications in the UK, certificating over 350,000 learners a year.

Highfield currently provides around 70% of all regulated food safety qualifications.

We’re extremely proud to be a Highfield approved centre and offer industry-recognised qualifications that will enhance learners’ career prospects.

Course duration:

4-6 hours.

Regulated by:

OFQUAL

QUALIFICATIONS WALES

What does the qualification cover?

Topics include:

• The importance of food safety procedures and complying with the law
• Microbiological, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards and their control
• Good temperature control and stock rotation
• The importance of good personal hygiene and preventing contamination, including handwashing, protective clothing, cuts and reporting illness
• Keeping work areas and equipment clean and safe
• Safe waste disposal
• Pest control