Food Hygiene and HACCP Training

There is a legal requirement - Regulation (EC) 852 / 2004 that all food handlers undertake food safety training commensurate with their duties.

Training and Courses

Level 1 and Level 2 on-line " Blended " training available.
These on-line courses are based on the HACCP criteria set down by The Food Safety Authority of Ireland's Guide to Food Safety Training.

Environmental Health Association of Ireland (EHAI)

Level 1 and Level 2
Primary course in Food Safety - this covers:

- Introduction to Food Safety
- Microbiological Hazards
- Food Contamination
- HACCP from food delivery to storage
- HACCP from Food Preparation to Cooking and Service
- Personal Hygiene
- Food Premises and Equipment
- Pest Control
- Cleaning and Disinfection
- Allergens
- Food Safety Law and Enforcement

This is a one day course and the successful participants will receive an EHAI Certificate which covers them for 5 years.

NHP Management of Food Hygiene Training Level 3

This is a four day course certified by the National Hygiene Partnership and upon completion of the programme, participants are required to take a written 2 hour examination. It is one of the most advanced food safety courses available and is very highly regarded in the catering industry.

 Who is the course Designed for?

- Anyone in a senior level position who wishes to understand the requirements necessary to establish and maintain a Food Safety / Haccp system.
- Those considering a career in Food Safety
- Those who wish to train their employees on basic Level 1 Food Safety
- Those responsible for managing food safety within the business

Course Content:

- Food Borne diseases and Food Poisoning
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
- Food Purchasing and Storage
- Food Preservation
- Personal Hygiene, Legislation and Safety
- Design and Construction of Food Premises and Equipment
- Control of Insects and Rodents
- Cleaning and Disinfection
- Allergens
- The Management of Food Hygiene based on HACCP principles