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RSPH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering

What does it teach?

This course covers:

  • food safety management
  • setting up monitoring programmes
  • training staff in food safety
  • the legal requirements for food hygiene and safety training

The certificate is awarded by the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health. It is accredited by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority.

The syllabus meets the requirements of the national occupational standards, for under pinning knowledge in NVQs relevant to the hospitality and catering industry.

(The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health continues to offer a non-accredited Advanced Certificate in Food Safety qualification.)

What does it cost?

Visit the course fees (standard and concessionary) web page. See Course fees.

What are the minimum entry requirements?

Yes, you must have a Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene before attending this course. You also need management skills and a good level of written English.

How long does it last?

The course lasts for five days. In addition there is an examination day with a written examination and an assessment.

Important: The examination regulations require you attend at least 80 per cent of the course. The examination dates are fixed and deviation is not permitted.

Who should attend?

Owners, managers, head chefs, sous-chefs and trainers.

What subjects are covered?

The course covers the following subjects:

  • the importance of food hygiene
  • food poisoning
  • bacteriology
  • diseases transmitted by food
  • contamination
  • hazard analysis and HACCP
  • storage and preservation
  • temperature control
  • cleaning and disinfection
  • management of food safety
  • pest control
  • equipment and premises design
  • personal hygiene
  • training and education
  • legislation

Is there an assessment at the end of the course?

Yes, after the examination on the same day.

Is there a recommended reading list?

We recommend that you read the Industry Guide to Good Hygiene Practice. Contact the Training co-ordinator for further information.

Who do I contact for more information, including course dates?

For information about course dates and holding an in-house training course contact the training co-ordinator or email an enquiry using the Enquiry form.

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