Elementary Food Hygiene

It is now a requirement that anyone handling food in an Early Years or Childcare setting undertakes this training.

This basic food hygiene course explains:

• the causes of food poisoning and how to prevent it,
• hygiene standards required by food handlers,
• how to refrigerate and freeze correctly,
• stock rotation,
• waste disposal,
• how to control common pests,
• correct cleaning procedures, and
• how food legislation affects you.

A written multiple choice exam lasting no longer than 30 minutes will conclude the course. An oral exam can be arranged if required.

Each candidate will be given a course handbook and syllabus and on successful completion of the exam will be presented with a certificate from The Royal Environmental Institute of Scotland.

The sessions are run either 9.30am - 4.30 pm or over two evenings 6.00 - 9.00 pm and 6.00 - 9.30 pm.

For those candidates who have sat the full course in the last three to four years, a half day refresher course, Food Safety in Practice will be offered.

Trainer:

• Lorna Ross, Aberdeenshire Council - Environmental Service

Food Safety in Practice - 1/2 Day Refresher