CIEH ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN

FOOD SAFETY

 

 
INTRODUCTION

 

This qualification, which was introduced in 1984, has been regularly reviewed and modified to meet the food industry’s need for a high level practical training programme with external accreditation.

 

The training programme is delivered by registered centres and tutors and consists of at least 36 hours of teaching time, typically over 5 or more days. 

 

 

To undertake and be successful in the assessment candidates must submit two workplace assignments, as well as taking a written examination.

 

Successful candidates will be able to:

 

v      Guide and advise on the management of food hygiene in a food business.

v      Contribute to the management of hygiene in a wide variety of food businesses.

 

       v      Identify further technical               knowledge necessary in complex               processe

v      Determine further training requirements.

v      Identify areas for legal compliance.

v      Determine good practice.

v      Design an improvement plan.

v      Outline a HACCP type study.

v      Promote and encourage good standards of food safety.

v      Liaise with enforcement offices.

v      Deliver level 1 food hygiene training (with appropriate skills).

 

The programme is ideal for:

 

v      Production Managers

v      Trainers

v      Owners and managers of food businesses

v      Supervisors with Intermediate food hygiene knowledge

v      Hygiene personnel

v      Hygiene auditors.

 

v      The Syllabus includes the following:

 

v      General Introduction     

 

v      Bacteriology

 

v      Food-Borne Illness

 

v      Physical Contamination

 

v      Food Storage, Temperature Control and Preservation

 

v      Design and Construction of Food Premises and Equipment

 

v      Cleaning and Disinfection

 

v      Pest Control

 

v      Personal Hygiene

 

v      Training Strategies

 

v      Legislation

 

v      Management Control Techniques.