A business owner or a supervisor must comply with the provisions of the Food Safety Act of 1990, Regulation (EC) 852/2004 of the European Parliament on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs, and the Food Hygiene Regulations 2005. Hence, food businesses need to train their employees in the right food monitoring procedures, in order to meet the UK requirements of meeting standards. This course has a user-friendly interface to help candidates understand industry practices along with the applicable provisions dealing with food safety. The content of the course includes foodborne illnesses, microbiology, understanding the provisions of the Food Law, HACCP, cleanliness, disinfection and pest control.
The course is suitable for supervisors or small business owners working in the food industry and any other food handler who has successfully completed Level 2 Food Safety and also opt like to get certified at a higher level as per the requirements of the management. Anyone else wanting to educate themselves in healthy food handling practices can also take the course.

Aims

• To understand the supervision plans of food handlers with regards to food safety 
• To define the correct food hygiene and food safety hazards standards 
• To comprehend the significance of preparing food that is free from any harmful carcinogens 
• To maintain the cleanliness of the premises and equipment 
• To ensure the staff keeps adequate standards of hygiene 
• To understand how to control contamination by following correct handling and storage methods 
• To develop and maintain a suitable HACCP system 

 
Entry Requirements
As such, there are no entry requirements to take this course. However, it is recommended to complete the Level 2 Food Safety course as a sound knowledge of healthy food practices will prove to be beneficial to the candidate as he progresses through the course. 

Course Duration
The course will take approximately 8 hours to complete. Candidates can complete the course according to their convenience. The system will record the learner’s progress as and when he completes a unit. 

Test and Certificate
On completion of the course, learners will be asked to take an assessment of 45 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and score a minimum of 70 per cent to achieve a passing grade. Once cleared, the candidates will be issued a certificate through the post the next working day. The certificate will also be available for download on the main website. The license does not have an expiry date; however, the candidate is advised to renew his certification every three years. This certificate can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.