Course overview
Delve into the advanced principles of managing food safety and hygiene, including the procedures required to maintain high standards – from storage and preparation to cooking and serving, focusing on managerial responsibilities.
Ensure your food handling practices are safe for consumers through awareness and understanding of the roles, responsibilities, risks and hazards associated with food hygiene at a managerial level.
You cover food safety legislation, food safety hazards and their control, food safety management systems and their review, and the manager’s role in operational requirements in catering.
This qualification is regulated by Ofqual/CCEA and Qualification Wales, and accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH). On completion, you have the appropriate knowledge and understanding to fulfil your role as food safety manager in a food catering environment.
The exam will be held on campus – date TBC.
Where you study
This course can be delivered on campus or online with an in-person exam.
Course details
How you learn
You learn through lectures on the food safety management principles, development and implementation, and interactive sessions where examples from industry are discussed. The course offering is flexible – we can arrange a bespoke delivery, and it can be delivered on campus or through a hybrid solution using online teaching and an in-person exam.
How you are assessed
You are assessed by a written exam in two parts:
• part 1 – 20 short answer questions which must be completed in 120 minutes
• part 2 – an assignment related to your workplace and must be completed in 120 minutes.
This is marked by members of the RSPH and you are awarded with a certificate when you pass.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements and is open to learners of all backgrounds.
Employability
Career opportunities
You gain the skills and experience to progress in your current role.