QQI Level 5 (FSAI Level 3), food safety training.
PROGRAMME: Implementing Food Safety Management Systems
ACCREDITATION; QQI Award Level 5
Who should attend?
This programme is suitable for persons in a senior role in the Food, Hospitality, Healthcare and Catering sector i.e. Managers, Senior Chefs and Quality Managers.
Entry Requirements
Knowledge, Skill and Competency to FSAI Level 2 is required through formal qualification or through relevant life and work experience. It is recommended that learners should have a good verbal and written command of the English language.
Progression Progression may be attained by embarking on the Designing Food Safety Management Systems QQI Award Level 6 programme.
Programme Overview
The aim of the programme is to provide learners with the knowledge to implement and review a Food Safety Management System. It will also provide the learner with a clearer understanding of the obligations and best practice when implementing a Food Safety Management system.
Programme Objectives
On completion of this programme, the learner should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legal requirements for food business operators.
- Demonstrate knowledge with significant depth of Biological, Chemical, Physical and Allergen Hazards and their causes.
- Demonstrate the skills described by the FSAI Level 3 guidelines.
- Implement and review a Food Safety Management System.
Programme Content
Core content of the programme:
- Food Safety Legislation and Standards
- Pre Requisite Programmes
- Hazard (Biological, Chemical, Physical, Allergen) Cause and Prevention
- Best Practice (Delivery/Storage/Preparation/Cooking/Cooling/Reheating/ Display/Dispatch) FSAI Level 3.
- Implement and Review Food Safety Management Systems
Training Delivery Methods
eLearning: Participants must be comfortable with Teams Meetings (leave camera on at all times)/Microsoft Word (the exam with be provided by email and will need to be saved to a desktop and completed using word)/Email, for all communication around the training and for receipt of the exam on Day
The programme will be delivered via class training using:
- Powerpoint Presentation
- Questions and Answering Session
- Trainer Props
- eLearning programmes (Homework)
- Workshop
Assessment: 60% Project 40% Examination
Learners must achieve a Pass (Grade of 50% or more) separately on both the Project and Exam to achieve QQI certification.
Duration: 3 Full Days
Date and Time: Feb 10th, 17th, 24th, 9:15 – 2pm
Fees/Admission
€476 per learner inclusive of Limerick Chamber Skillnet discount (Full fee €595 per learner)
Eligibility: This course is only available to employees of a company registered in Ireland, and must paid for by a company or sole trader. It is not available to employees of state/semi-state bodies or charities.
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