The Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification for people working, or planning to work, in the food catering industry. The qualification is also ideal for those who come into contact with food handling areas due to the nature of their work, such as pest control officers and delivery personnel. Successful candidates will gain a strong understanding of the importance of food safety, including correct food handling practices and measures to reduce the risk of contamination. EU and UK regulations state that all food handlers and supervisors must receive appropriate training in food safety practices relevant to their duties. However, having a good understanding of food safety practices is not only a legal requirement, it is also essential in protecting the health of both consumers and food handlers. What’s Covered? The importance of food safety Food safety laws Legal responsibilities of food handlers Types of contamination and the associated risks Bacteriology • Food poisoning • Foodborne illnesses An introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Personal hygiene Work flow, work surfaces and equipment Cleaning and disinfection Waste disposal Pest control Safe food handling practices including time and temperature controls • Preparation • Cooking & reheating • Chilling • Cooling • Freezing • Thawing •Hot holding •Displaying food • Core temperatures • Food preservation • Storage Stock control procedures 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞: Worcester BID member businesses have a discounted ticket price. If you are not a BID member, kindly select the "Non-BID Business" ticket option during registration. Registrations made under the BID member category by non-BID members will result in the cancellation of the respective tickets. Certificates take approximately 2–3 weeks to be processed and issued by the awarding body following successful completion of the course. Occasionally, the awarding body may require additional checks, which can extend the processing time slightly. Before confirming there is an option to purchase add-ons, however, you will already receive a free email reminder for the event, so an SMS reminder is optional if you prefer an extra notification.

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