About this Course

The CIEH Level 2 Award in HACCP-based Food Safety Systems in Manufacturing is a two-unit qualification supported by Improve, the Sector Skills Council for the Food and Drink Manufacturing Industry in the UK.

The qualification provides essential knowledge on:

• Workplace and personal hygiene and product safety
  
• Hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) food safety management systems.
  

WHO NEEDS THIS QUALIFICATIONS?

It has been developed for those working, or preparing to work, in food manufacturing or food supply chain roles.

WHY IS THIS TRAINING IMPORTANT:

Under EC and other regulations, food business operators are responsible for ensuring that adequate training in the application of HACCP principles is delivered to their relevant members of staff.

LEARNING OUTCOME

Unit 1: The Principles of Food Safety in Manufacturing

• How individuals can take personal responsibility for food safety
  
• The importance of personal hygiene
  
• How working areas are kept clean and hygienic
  
• The importance of keeping products safe.
  

Unit 2: Principles of HACCP-based Food Safety Systems

• The purpose of a HACCP system
  
• The features and terminology of HACCP
  
• How a HACCP system is applied in the workplace.
  

COURSE CONTENT

Unit 1: The Principles of Food Safety in Manufacturing

• Introduction to food safety
  
• Food safety law
  
• Food safety hazards
  
• Temperature controls
  
• Heat processing foods
  
• Food handlers
  
• Principles of safe food storage
  
• Cleaning
  
• Food premises and equipment
  

Unit 2: Principles of HACCP-based Food Safety Systems

• Introduction to food safety management
  
• Developing HACCP-based systems
  
• The principles of Codex HACCP
  
• Applying HACCP-based systems
  

FACTS

Duration: Two-day programme (1 Day per unit)

Assessment: Two multiple-choice examinations (30 questions per unit)

Internationally Accredited: Yes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested progression:

• CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety
  
• CIEH Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing
  

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