Royal
Institute Of Public Health
CERTIFICATE IN FOOD SAFETY & FOOD HYGIENE
INTRODUCTION
This intermediate level course is nationally recognised as a leading food
hygiene qualification for senior staff in the food industries. Success
in the examination is qualification for Associate Membership of the Royal
Institute of Public Health.
ENTRY
QUALIFICATIONS
Only persons holding an approved basic level qualification (CIEH,
RSH or RIPH) will be accepted for this programme. A pre-course refresher
is available at reasonable cost for those who took their basic some time
ago
PROGRAMME
A minimum of three days tuition which covers:-
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Food
law
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Bacteria
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Food
poisoning
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Food
poisoning bacteria
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Cross-contamination
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Personal
hygiene
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Food
spoilage
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Chill
storage
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Frozen
storage
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Less
perishable foods
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Heating
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Food
borne disease
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Poisons
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Plant
& premises
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Cleaning
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Pests
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All students are advised to use “A Supervisors Handbook of Food Hygiene and Safety”. In addition to the course work there is set 'homework' (based upon previous exam questions) and students are expected to undertake their own study/revision.
EXAMINATION
2 hour written paper and a Tutor assessment which may involve a 10 minute
oral examination.