Description

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The Basic Food Hygiene course provides learners with the knowledge required to handle, prepare and store food safely in accordance with current food safety legislation and industry best practice.

Combining tutor-led learning with practical examples and workplace scenarios, delegates will develop an understanding of food hygiene principles, contamination risks, personal hygiene, safe food handling and the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the food preparation process.

Training is delivered in line with the UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Course Standard, ensuring a structured, competence-based approach that provides delegates with the knowledge required to work safely and hygienically within food handling environments.

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Who Should Attend?

• Individuals involved in the preparation, handling or serving of food.
• Catering, hospitality and retail food staff.
• Employees working in food production or processing environments.
• Volunteers involved in food preparation or distribution.
• Anyone wishing to develop a basic understanding of food hygiene and food safety.

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What You Will Learn

• Food safety legislation and individual responsibilities.
• The causes and prevention of food contamination.
• Personal hygiene and safe working practices.
• Food poisoning bacteria and common foodborne illnesses.
• Safe food handling, preparation and storage.
• Temperature control and food preservation.
• Cleaning, disinfection and pest control.
• Cross-contamination and allergen awareness.
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic food preparation environment.
• Good food safety practices within the workplace.

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Practical Learning

• Identifying potential food hygiene hazards.
• Applying safe food handling techniques through practical examples.
• Recognising common sources of contamination.
• Reviewing workplace food safety scenarios.
• Understanding effective cleaning and hygiene procedures.
• Applying food hygiene principles to everyday working practices.

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Assessment

Delegates are assessed throughout the course through knowledge-based questioning and participation to confirm their understanding of food hygiene principles and safe food handling practices. Assessment is conducted against the learning outcomes and assessment criteria specified within the relevant UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Course Standard.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate, demonstrating that they have successfully achieved the learning outcomes and assessment criteria specified within the relevant UKRS Course Standard.

Please note that this course provides an introduction to food hygiene principles and safe food handling practices. It does not constitute a regulated food safety qualification unless specifically stated.

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Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Delegates should possess a sufficient understanding of spoken and written English to fully participate in training and assessment.

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Course Duration

Course duration will vary depending on the number of delegates attending and organisational requirements. Training is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge and awareness required to handle food safely and maintain high standards of hygiene within the workplace.

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