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Food & Nutrition

Managing Food Safety and Hygiene (Catering)

Designed for anyone who manages food handling within a food industrial setting, or those looking to enter a manager role.

 

26 hours

 

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.

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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.

 
 

Part-time

2026-27 entry

Fee for applicants:

On campus: £800 Online: £700

  • Length: 26 hours
  • Start date: Monday 13 - Friday 17 April 2026

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