HABC Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety
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COURSE INTRODUCTION
Managing food safety in any environment can be challenging. Those in a management role in the food sector need to be equipped with the knowledge to communicate safe standards to employees confidently.
The Level 4 HABC food safety qualification ensures that managers are aware of the procedures and standards required to make sure that safe food is served at all times and that due diligence is taken.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
It is advised that learners already hold the Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering, or equivalent. It is also advised that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.
COURSE TOPICS
- Introduction to food safety and contamination
- Microbiology
- Food borne illnesses
- Food handling and personal hygiene
- Providing training and education to others
- Food hazards and constrols from purchase to service
- Design and selection of food premises and equipment
- Cleaning and disinfection procedures
- Pest management
- Food safety management and HACCP
- The role of the manager
- Food safety legislation and enforcement
COURSE BENEFITS
This qualification takes account of the fact that the catering environment is dynamic and ever-changing, requiring a management style capable of dealing with many different situations. The sound theoretical knowledge gained through the qualification allows realistic and safe solutions to be delivered in any catering environment, from choosing safe suppliers to the service of safe food.
The awarding body Highfield issue all certificates via PDF format. This will be emailed to the course booking contact on successful completion of the course, once recieved from Highfield.
ASSESSMENT METHOD
• 30 Question Multiple-Choice Examination.
• Written examination where learners choose from 4 of 6 questions.
QUALIFICATION EXPIRY
Lifelong
