Advanced Certificate in Food Safety Training Course

Duration: Six Days
Location: Client's Premises or WFS Training Suite

Course Background

This qualification, which was introduced in 1984, has been regularly reviewed and modified to meet the food industry's need for a high level practical training programme with external accreditation. The programme is ideal for Production Managers, Trainers, Owners or managers of food businesses, Supervisors with Intermediate Food Hygiene knowledge, Hygiene personnel and Hygiene auditors.

Brief Outline Of Course

The training programme is delivered by registered centres and tutors and consists of at least 36 hours of teaching time, typically over 5 or more days. Some courses are delivered in consecutive days, often residentially - these 'intensive' courses have special examination requirements to maintain the quality of the learning experience.

To undertake and be successful in the assessment candidates must submit two workplace assignments, as well as taking a written examination.

Course Content

Successful candidates will be able to:

Guide and advise on the management of food hygiene in a food business.
Contribute to the management of hygiene in a wide variety of food businesses.
Identify further technical knowledge necessary in complex processes.
Determine further training requirements.
Identify areas for legal compliance.
Determine good practice.
Design an improvement plan.
Outline a HACCP type study.
Promote and encourage good standards of food safety.
Liaise with enforcement officers.
Deliver level 1 food hygiene training (with appropriate training skills).

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