Food Safety (Level 1)
Food Safety (Level 1) is based on the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and gives basic level Food Safety training to all food workers before starting work in the food industry.
Course Code
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Entry Requirements
• Over 18 years old
• Good spoken and written English
Qualification
Certification
Duration
Half day
Assessment
Multiple-choice Examination
• Participants must have:
– Proof of name and date of birth
– PPS Number
• Cancellation fee:
– 100% price for cancellations made less than 7 days in advance, or in case of no-show
– No fee for cancellations made 7 or more days in advance
Learners will be able to:
Stage One: Food Safety skills your employees should be able to demonstrate before starting to work in your food premises
1 Wear and maintain uniform/protective clothing hygienically
2 Maintain a high standard of hand hygiene
3 Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene
4 Demonstrate correct hygiene practice if suffering from ailments/illnesses that may affect food safety
5 Avoid unhygienic practices in a food operation
6 Demonstrate safe food handling practice
7 Maintain staff facilities in a hygienic condition
8 Obey Food Safety signs
9 Keep work area clean
Stage 2: Food Safety skills your employees should be able to demonstrate within one month of employment
1 Demonstrate their legal responsibility in ensuring safe food for the consumer
2 Recognise how food can be made unsafe by biological, chemical, physical or food allergen hazards
3 Demonstrate an understanding of cross-contamination and the hygiene practice to prevent it
4 Explain the difference between high and low risk activities
5 Avoid unnecessary handling of food,utensils and surfaces
6 Record the temperatures of food as required
7 Keep appropriate food safety records
8 Keep pests out of the food operation and operate a satisfactory waste disposal system
9 Take action when aware of unhygienic practices that may put the safety of food at risk
10 Co-operate with authorised enforcement officers
11 Check deliveries appropriately
Price
50 (39 for online)
Funding
Course funding options may be available, depending on eligibility. Contact your local Intreo office or Local Employment services.
Protection for Learners
Glin National College (GNC) offers students learner protection insurance, which ensures that learners of a validated programme of three months or longer leading to a QQI award have an opportunity to complete that programme, or are refunded the money most recently paid if that programme ends before they complete it. Each learner receives a Learner Protection Insurance Policy in their name and we will notify them in writing of any change in information within 14 days of becoming aware of that change.
Complaints Procedure
It is our policy to deal with any expression of dissatisfaction concerning our services or their provision in a fair manner. Complainants should raise their concerns as soon as possible, and where the conduct complained of is violent or criminal in nature, the Gardai will be contacted without delay.
While in no way diminishing the issue or the effects on individuals, an informal approach should be the first course of action as it can often easily resolve matters. If the situation or behaviour continues, the complainant can proceed to making a formal complaint. If a hearing by investigation is required, its results evaluate whether the complaint is valid or invalid, or is malicious, or whether there is insufficient evidence. If a complaint is not resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant, it may be referred again for internal review by Glin National College or in writing to the office of the Chairperson of the Board of Management.