Management of Food Hygiene Course

Introduction

The Management of Food Hygiene Course has been developed by the National Hygiene Partnership. It forms an integral part of the national drive to improve food safety standards throughout the entire food industry. The course will enable food businesses to conform to EU legislation as it is based on the guidelines provided in the National Standards Authority of Ireland publications – I.S. 340:2007 “Hygiene in the Catering Sector” and I.S.341:2007 “Hygiene in Food Retailing and Wholesaling”. The course also satisfies the requirements of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Level 3 guidelines in Food Safety Skills for Management.

For Whom Is the Course Intended

The Management of Food Hygiene Course is designed to benefit Catering Managers, Supervisors, Executive and Head Chefs in the Hospitality Industry, Health Sector, Retail Sector, Delicatessens, Industrial and Institutional Catering Units. It will also benefit Personnel & Training Officers in large scale Hospitality and Catering Organisations and College Lecturers in Tourism and Food and Beverage Management subjects.

The Management of Food Hygiene Course Trainers

The course is delivered by trainers who have been licensed and approved by the National Hygiene Partnership after having successfully completed an eight phase Licensing Process. The training standards are monitored, audited and assessed by the NHP on an on-going basis in accordance with defined procedures.

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The Course Objectives

Participants will be trained both in the principles and practices of effective food hygiene management. The participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to formulate and implement a comprehensive food safety management system in the workplace and to organise the necessary training for their staff.

The Course Structure

The Management of Food Hygiene Course is comprised of twenty-one hours tuition in three modules. The course is generally delivered over 5 days (one day per week) as follows;

Day 1 – full day
Day 2 – full day
Day 3 – full day
Day 4 – half day revision module
Day 5 – 2 hour examination

The NHP Licensed Trainers can deliver the course over a range of time frames to suit your needs. Please contact your local Licensed Trainer from our register of Licensed Trainers or contact Administration for details on upcoming courses.

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Examination and Certification

Upon completion of the course, participants are required to take a written two hour examination and, depending on their results, the successful candidates will be awarded either a Pass(55% to 69%), Credit (70% to 84%) or Distinction (85% to 100%). Successful candidates will receive a certificate in the Management of Food Hygiene and their name will be entered on the National Register.

Sample Certificate

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