This qualification is aimed at individuals who are, or intend to be, food handlers working in a manufacturing environment. The objective of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment as a food handler working in a manufacturing environment, or to support a role in the workplace.

The training of food handlers is a legal requirement, and the key to profitability and high standards of food safety is to ensure their competency.

Topics Covered

• The importance of food safety procedures and complying with the law
• Microbiological, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards and their control
• Good temperature control and stock rotation
• The importance of good personal hygiene and preventing contamination, including handwashing, protective clothing, cuts and reporting illness
• Keeping work areas and equipment clean and safe
• safe waste disposal
• pest control