HABC Level 1 Food Safety in Manufacturing

Course details

Learners gaining this qualification will know that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, processing, packing and handling of food. The subjects covered are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to ensure good practice and the production of safe food.

Course Objective:

This qualification provides the opportunity for learners to develop competence in key skills and produce evidence towards attaining key skills. The qualification does not ensure key skills are met as this would depend upon learners producing a portfolio of evidence and the mode of study adopted. Learners gaining this qualification will know that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, processing, packing and handling of food.

Target Audience:

The Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing is a qualification intended for learners working in the manufacturing environment in low-risk roles but where there is an element of food handling. This could include and stock/store room staff.

Course Outline:

Day-1

Content

• An Introduction to Food Safety and Hazards
• Microbiological Hazards (multiplication and survival) and Controls
• Contamination Hazards and Controls in Manufacturing
• Personal Hygiene
• Cleaning and Disinfection