This HACCP Level 1 course provides essential training for anyone involved in food handling or preparation. Covering key aspects of food safety, hygiene, and hazard control, participants will learn how to prevent contamination, comply with legal requirements, and implement best practices in food safety management. The course also includes practical guidance on cooking, cooling, storage, pest control, and personal hygiene.
Participants will finish the course with a solid understanding of the HACCP principles and how to apply them effectively to ensure a safe food environment. This course is suitable for food handlers, supervisors, and anyone responsible for food safety in their workplace.
The course covers understanding HACCP principles, identifying food safety hazards, implementing control measures, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements in the food industry.
- Learn the basics of HACCP and its role in ensuring food safety.
- Identify common food hazards, such as microbiological, chemical, and physical risks.
- Understand the legal and regulatory requirements related to food safety and HACCP.
- Definition and importance of food hygiene in preventing foodborne illnesses.
- Key sources of contamination: physical, chemical, and microbiological.
- Safe food handling practices to prevent contamination, including reducing and destroying bacteria.
- Types of food hazards: microbiological, physical, chemical, and allergenic.
- FATTOM factors influencing bacterial growth (Food, Acid, Temperature, Time, Oxygen, Moisture).
- Prevention of cross-contamination through safe handling practices.
- Implementing controls to manage and mitigate food safety risks effectively.