HACCP Level 1 – Basic Food Hygiene Training for all Food Handlers

Course Objectives:

On completion of this HACCP Level 1 training course participants will be able to:

  • Identify the risks and hazards in food preparation
  • Define food poisoning, understand how it occurs and the main causes of food contamination
  • Explain the importance of correct storage, preparation, handling and cooking of food
  • List the legal responsibilities of the food worker
  • List the structural requirements of a food premises
  • Recognise a pest infestation and how to control it
  • Explain the importance of cleaning and cleaning schedules
  • Explain the purpose of HACCP

Who should attend:

The Food Safety (HACCP) Level 1 course is ideal for those with no previous experience, with light food handling duties and/or performing low-risk duties (such as waiters, baristas, caregivers, kitchen porters, deli shop assistants, etc.)

Course Content

  • Food Safety Awareness
  • Food Contamination and Prevention
  • Safe Food Procedures
  • Personal Hygiene
  • HACCP – Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points System
  • Food Safety Law in Ireland

Basic Food Hygiene Training Certification:

On successful completion of this course a Safety Matters Certificate will be issued by our Registered Food Safety Advisor & Instructor.

Refresher Training is recommended after 2 years