LEVEL 4 AWARD IN MANAGING FOOD SAFETY

Course Summary

5-day course accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health.

An intensive course designed to provide managers in the food and drink industry with detailed and up-to-date information on food safety theory and practice. Candidates who pass the examination are entitled to full membership of the RSPH (RIPH).

Entry Requirements

It is recommended that candidates complete the Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety (or equivalent), or can demonstrate considerable industry experience before embarking on this advanced level course.

Course Structure & Content

Section 1: Food Poisoning and Food-Borne Disease

The causes and effects of food poisoning and food-borne illness

Section 2: Hazards

Physical, Chemical and Microbiological Contamination and Cross Contamination

Section 3: Control Measures

The techniques and methods used to eliminate or reduce hazards to food safety

Section 4: Management

The role of management focusing on HACCP

Section 5: Legislation

Interpretation of, and compliance with, current food legislation

Section 6: Application

Application of the principles of food safety from a management perspective

Assessment

The old RIPH format has been replaced for 2009 by the RSPH qualification.

The new RSPH examination consists of two papers.

Paper one consists of five questions to be answered in two hours minutes
Paper two consists of a case study to be completed in 90 minutes.

Successful candidates will achieve either a Pass or Distinction.

Course fee

£750 + VAT

Your course fee includes:

• Course binder and notes
• Textbook:  ‘Hygiene for Management: A Text for Food Safety Courses (2009)‘
• Lunch and refreshments
• Use of open learning materials
• RSPH (RIPH) examination fee and certificate

Syllabi

Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing

Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering

LEVEL 4 AWARD IN MANAGING FOOD SAFETY

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