Food Handling Certificate Course
The Food Handling Certificate Course by Oceanic Momentum equips participants with essential skills and knowledge to safely handle and prepare food. This comprehensive course covers critical areas such as food safety, proper food handling procedures, and personal hygiene. Upon completion, participants will be proficient in maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene, ensuring food is safe for consumption.
Course overview:
- 1. Introduction to Food Handling & Handlers:
o Overview of the responsibilities and importance of food handlers in maintaining food safety.
- 2. Impact of Food-Borne Illness:
o Understanding the causes, symptoms, and prevention of food-borne illnesses.
- 3. Understanding Food Law:
o Insight into the legal requirements and regulations governing food safety.
- 4. Food Safety Hazards and Contamination:
o Identifying potential hazards in food handling and methods to prevent contamination.
- 5. Food Preservation, Storage, and Temperature Control:
o Techniques for preserving food, proper storage practices, and maintaining appropriate temperatures to ensure food safety.
- 6. Personal Hygiene:
o Emphasizing the importance of personal hygiene for food handlers and best practices to prevent contamination.
- 7. Hygienic Premises:
o Maintaining clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas.
- 8. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP):
o Implementing HACCP principles to identify and control potential food safety hazards.
Compliance and Certification:
This course is designed to meet the requirements outlined in the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, specifically Regulation 3.2 on Food and Catering. It covers essential topics such as:
- Training in food and personal hygiene.
- Food storage and stock control.
- Environmental protection.
- Catering health and safety standards.
By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and skills necessary to handle food safely and comply with international food safety regulations.
Course Duration: 1Day
