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CIEH Level 4 Awards in Food Safety

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

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

QCA Accredited

Outcome: Candidates will be able to deliver the new CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Awards for Catering, Manufacturing and Retail (with appropriate training skills).