Intermediate Certificate in Food Hygiene

	Course Fee	Exam Fee	Total (Ex VAT)
	£395	£65	£460

Certificate Issued by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Aim
To equip supervisors who have day to day responsibility with the knowledge, understanding and practical expertise to implement, maintain and monitor good food hygiene procedures.

Course Content
The following topics are covered in the course syllabus:

General introduction to food hygiene
Bacteriology
Food-borne Illness
Physical Contamination of Food and its Prevention
Food Storage, Temperature Control and Food Preservation
Design and Construction of Food Premises and Equipment
Cleaning and Disinfection, Pest Control and Personal Hygiene
Legislation and Supervisory Management

Course Structure
A minimum of 18 hours instruction over three days.

The course includes lectures enhanced by audio/visual material and practical teaching aids. Delegates are encouraged to actively participate in discussion sessions and group activities. Some activities will require independent or group research and the presentation of material.

Examination
Course delegates are required to sit a 2 hour written examination within a few weeks of completing the course. Timing of the examination will depend on The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health's national Examination Timetable.

Successful candidates receive a certificate from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Who should Attend?
Head Chefs, Sous Chefs and Supervisors.

Benefits
Strengthens in-house food hygiene expertise
Reduces business risk
Raises food safety standards