HACCP Level 1 (Food Safety)

Course Aim: The course designed to introduce participants to food safety and hygiene issues. It is based on the training criteria set down by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s Guide to Food Safety Training Level 1.

Course Content:

• Identify the hazards and risks associated with food preparation.
• Define food poisoning, understand how it occurs.
• Identify the main causes of food contamination.
• Explain the importance of correct handling, storage, preparation, and cooking of food.
• Explain the legal responsibilities of the employee working with food.
• List the structural requirements of a food premises.
• Recognise a pest infestation and know how to implement controls.
• Define HACCP

• Course Outcome: On completion of this food safety training course, participants will be able to understand their requirements under Irish food safety legislation as well as following best work practices. SICAP clients are better prepared to seek out work in the hospitality sector.

Course Duration: 2.5 to 4 hours.

Cost: €0.00. This course is fully funded under SICAP.

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HACCP Level 2 (Food Safety)

Course Aim: The HACCP Level 2 Food Safety course is designed to introduce participants to food safety and hygiene issues. It is based on the training criteria set down by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s Guide to Food Safety Training at Level 2. There is a legal requirement – Regulation (EC) 852/2004 that all food handlers undertake food safety training that is in line with their food handling duties in the workplace.

Course Content:

• Understand the importance of good food hygiene and recognise the various different types of health issues that poor food hygiene may cause.
• Be able to identify the various different types of food safety hazards and know what to do to prevent them from putting food at risk.
• Be in a position to maintain good standards of personal hygiene so that you can prevent food from getting contaminated.
• Understand why thorough cleaning and proper waste management is important.
• Understand how to carry out effective cleaning activities.
• Understand what the legislation is around food hygiene and you need to comply with the regulations.
• Understand the principles and implantation of a HACCP program.

Course Outcome: On completion of this food safety training course, participants will be able to understand their requirements under Irish food safety legislation as well as following best work practices. SICAP clients are better prepared to seek out work in the hospitality sector.

Course Duration:  1 full day or 2 half days

Cost: €0.00. This course is fully funded under SICAP.