In recent years, the food safety incidence rate has been on a downward trend with the joint efforts of food operators and consumers. Thus, food operators have greater responsibilities to safeguard the safety of their consumers by ensuring good hygiene practices are followed in their respective food premises. 

This course is designed for personnel involved in food handling and preparation, working in mainly centralized kitchen and catering services. The course aims to raise awareness of attendees on safe food handling, attendees will understand how microorganisms develop in food products and the consequences of poor hygiene practices.

At the end of the training, attendees will understand control of food safety hazards to prevent food borne illness, to assure food products will be produced within control from receiving of raw materials to end products.

• The Importance of Good Food Hygiene
• Food Poisoning 
• Basic Food Microbiology
• Food Contamination
• Food Handling and Storage
• Food Time & Temperature Control
• Personal Hygiene
• Cleaning & Sanitizing
• Pest Control
• Food Allergens
• Food Transportation
• Business Continuity Plan

This course is designed for personnel involved in food handling and preparation, working in mainly centralized kitchen and catering services and individuals who are interested in safe food handling practices.

This course does not have any pre-requisite units for entry.

• Participants will need to complete a two-hour live training and assessment at the end of the course. 
• Participants will be required to achieve at least 80% of total marks in the assessment.
• An electronic Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion of the online assessment.