What Level Of Food Hygiene Training Is Appropriate?
Food handlers working with high-risk foods should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills equivalent to an accredited Level 1 (Basic Certificate) food hygiene course. Managers, supervisors or owners should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills equivalent to an accredited Level 2 Intermediate Food Hygiene Course and/or Level 3 Advanced food hygiene course. Where Are Food Hygiene Courses Run? There are local organisations that provide food hygiene training, including Tyro Training and Verner Wheelock. [If other training providers wish to be listed here please contact us with your details]. For courses run at other venues and in languages other than English, contact the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health through their website at http://www.cieh.org.uk Where Can I Find Out More? Publications: Guidance on the required level of training for food handlers is given in the ‘Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice: Catering Guide’ HMSO ISBN 0 900 103 00 0. Craven Food Team: Ge
Food businesses and handlers must have the necessary knowledge to ensure that they do not compromise the safety of food whilst carrying out their duties, whether through the direct handling of food or the management of the business and its food safety management procedures. Managers and staff must actively put their knowledge of food hygiene into practice in the workplace, regardless of how this has been gained. Formal accredited courses are available Level 1 (Elementary) Level 2 (Intermediate) and Level 3 (Advanced). A judgement on compliance will be carried out by officers during inspections and businesses will be afforded the opportunity to demonstrate compliance whether or not formal training is part of the strategy. Compliance cannot, of course, be demonstrated simply by having attended a formal training course or the production of a certificate. Formal and/or accredited training is encouraged and recognises both the contribution it can make to a business’s compliance with the leg
