FOOD SAFETY
COURSES
CIEH (New) Level 1 Awards in Food Safety

Introduction to food hygiene
- Level 1 Award in Food Safety Awareness in Catering
- Level 1 Award in Induction into Food Safety for Manufacturing
- Level 1 Award in Food Safety Awareness for Retail
Overview
The new CIEH Level 1 awards in food safety are run as half-day courses, suitable for a variety of candidates, including new employees with minimal or no prior food safety knowledge, employees handling low-risk or wrapped food or those who work front of house, such as waiting or check out staff, as well as back of house such as kitchen porters or warehouse staff.
Outline Programme
The training programme covers the following topics:
- Food Safety (food hygiene, hazards, responsibilities)
- Personal Hygiene
- Cleaning
- Contamination
Qualification information
The Level 1 awards are sector specific and the training programme has been developed to allow courses to be tailored to meet the needs of staff working in catering, manufacturing or retail environments.
Course duration : half day course
Assessment method: 15 multiple choice question examination (available on demand)
QCA Accredited:
Suggested progression on completion :
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail
CIEH Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets
Download Level 1 Award in Food Safety Awareness in Catering Course Syllabus here!
Download Level 1 Award in Induction into Food Safety for Manufacturing Course Syllabus here!
Download Level 1 Award in Food Safety Awareness for Retail Course Syllabus here!
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CIEH (New) Level 2 Awards in Food Safety (replacement for the Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene)

Fundamental food hygiene knowledge for all food handlers
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail
Overview
Training providers have identified a growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments to increase effectiveness. These new qualifications are required to address new National Occupational Standards reflecting sector-specific needs. In line with this demand, the CIEH Level 2 Awards in Food Safety have been designed to address the food safety needs of the catering, manufacturing and retail sectors.
New levels
In response to the requirements of the Sector Skills Councils and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), the CIEH are launching new sector-specific Level 2 awards in food safety, which will replace the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene.
Outline programme
The qualifications cover the following topics:
- Legislation
- Food safety hazards
- Temperature control
- Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding
- Cooking, hot holding and reheating
- Food handling
- Principles of safe food storage
- Cleaning
- Food premises and equipment
Qualification information
Designed for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.
Course duration: One day programme
Assessment method: Multiple choice examination (available on demand)
QCA Accredited: Yes
Suggested progression on completion:
CIEH (New) Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
CIEH (New) Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing
CIEH (New) Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail
Download Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering Course Syllabus here!
Download Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing Course Syllabus here!
Download Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail Course Syllabus here!
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Course Registration: Download PDF
CIEH (New) Level 3 Awards in Food Safety (replacement for the Intermediate Certificate in Food Hygiene)

For those working in all food businesses at a supervisory level
- Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
- Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing
- Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail
Overview
Changes in legislation effective from January 2006 have placed greater onus and accountability on anyone in the food business with supervisory responsibility. It is therefore vital they are equipped with both the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively.
New levels
In response to the requirements of the Sector Skills Councils and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), the CIEH are launching new sector-specific awards in food safety which will replace the CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety.
Outline programme
The qualification covers the following topics:
- Legislation
- Supervisory management
- Temperature control (chilling, cooking)
- Cleaning
- Contamination control
- Applying and monitoring good hygiene practices
- Implementing good food safety procedures
- Contributing to the safety training of others
Qualification information
Designed for managers and supervisors in medium and large manufacturing or catering businesses
Course duration: Three day programme
Assessment method: Multiple choice examination (available on demand)
QCA Accredited: Yes
Suggested progression on completion:
Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing
Download Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering Course Syllabus here!
Download Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing Course Syllabus here!
Download Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail Course Syllabus here!
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CIEH (New) Level 4 Awards in Food Safety (replacement for the Advanced Certificate in Food Hygiene)

From food business owners to trainers, from production managers to hygiene auditors, these sector specific qualifications meet industry’s need for a high level practical qualification with external accreditation.
- Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
- Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing
New levels
In response to the requirements of the Sector Skills Council (SSC) and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), the CIEH are launching new sector-specific awards in food safety which will replace the CIEH Advanced Certificate in Food Safety.
Outline programme
The qualifications cover the following topics:
- Bacteriology
- Food-borne illnesses
- Physical contamination of food
- Food storage, temperature control and preservation
- Design and construction of food premises and equipment
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Pest control
- Personal hygiene
- Training strategies
- Legislation
- Management control techniques
Qualification information
Designed for managers and supervisors and senior hygiene personnel.
Course duration: Five day programme
Assessment method: two assignments and an examination (available on demand)
QCA Accredited: Yes
Outcome: Candidates will be able to deliver the new CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Awards for Catering, Manufacturing and Retail (with appropriate training skills).
Download Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering Course Syllabus here!
Download Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing Course Syllabus here!
Request Course Info: Fill out website Form or Download PDF
Course Registration: Download PDF
  
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