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Food Handling - Category B
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Course Details
Title:
Food Handling - Category B
Course Category:
Hospitality
Aim:
The aim of this course is to give the food handler an in-depth knowledge of the food hygiene principles.
Description:
• The importance of hygiene in the food industry.
• Pathogenic organisms – the potential to cause illness.
• High and low risk foods.
• Causes of food poisonings and how to avoid them.
• Personal health and hygiene: importance; the need to report illness; no smoking.
• Cross contamination: its causes and prevention.
• Food storage: protection; temperature control; rotation.
• ‘Foreign bodies’ in food: types and prevention.
• Cleaning and disinfection: materials used, methods, storage of detergents.
• Waste disposal: storage and hygienic disposal.
• Pests control: importance of control.
• Legal requirements as per local legislation.
• Any particular topic related to the delegates’ job.
• Interested applicants in MALTA:
For further details please contact the Office Skills Centre, Hal Far on telephone number 22201702 / 22201607 or email: david.borda@gov.mt or nicholas.vella@gov.mt
• Interested applicants in GOZO:
This training programme has the possibility of being provided in Gozo, however it is subject to the availability of the trainers and depending on the demand for the course. For further information kindly call Ms. Alexia Cassar on 21561513 email alexia.m.cassar@gov.mt
• Download Course Application: http://www.etc.gov.mt/docs/TC0901ApplicationFormENMLT.doc
Intended for:
Food Handlers who are involved in the preparation, manufacture, packaging or handling of non-high risk food and wrapped food and those not directly involved in the preparation or manufacture of food.
Certification:
Certificate is issued from the Health Authorities on passing an exam at end.
Duration:
8 hours
Course Availability
Application Status:
Open
Course Price
Fee:
€0.00
Course Price for Unemployed Job Seekers
Fee:
€0.00
