Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

What does it teach?
What does it cost ?
What are the minimum requirements?
How long does it last?
Who should attend?
What subjects are covered?
Is there an assessment at the end of the course?
Is there a recommended reading list?
Who to contact for more information including course dates?
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What does it teach?

This course gives supervisors and managers an understanding of food hygiene and hazard analysis procedures and their responsibilities in managing food hygiene.

Please note:

This qualification has replaced the Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea reserves the right to offer an equivalent level qualification course with accredited examinations set by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health , Royal Society for the Promotion of Health or Royal Institute of Public Health.

What does it cost?

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

What are the minimum requirements?

You must have a Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene or Level 2 Award in Food Safety. You also need supervisory skills and a good level of written English.

How long does it last?

Three days, plus an examination.

Important: You are required to attend at least 80 per cent of the course.

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Who should attend?

All managers, supervisors, head chefs, sous chefs, commis chefs and team leaders.

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What subjects covered?

The course covers the following subjects:

the importance of food hygiene
bacteriology
food poisoning
diseases transmitted by food
contamination
hazard analysis
storage and preservation
temperature control
cleaning and disinfection
supervisory 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, there is a two hour multiple choice examination paper.

Is there a recommended reading list?

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

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.

Contact the examination bodies for syllabus details:

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