probe thermometer in working kitchen
A recent real world example of a food handler in a takeaway restaurant kitchen. There are at least 3 potential hazards on show here (see the end of this article)!

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HSQC have over 40 years of experience as a leading international safety and quality management consultancy. Our team provide technical advice and laboratory and scientific support to businesses in the hospitality, food, leisure, tourism, and catering industries.

 

  • The probe thermometer is broken, so this kitchen cannot guarantee that their food is safe
  • It has not been cleaned recently
  • The food handler has decorated nail extensions and varnish which could potentially contaminate food being prepared

coloured chopping boardsHopefully you will have realised that these are colour coded cutting mats for kitchen usage. But what is the big error in the way that they have been stored?

If your operation needs support with identifying cross contamination hazards please contact us now.

Our Foundation Level 2 Food Safety and Food Allergy Awareness courses are available to help.

This course will ensure that food handlers have an understanding of the basic parameters which affect Food Safety. Your team members who prepare or handle food will gain a good grasp of the importance of food safety and knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved in the preparation and service of food. They will gain the confidence and expertise to deliver quality food safely to customers. Delegates who complete the session will receive a Certificate of Achievement. Useful for Chefs, Servers, Maintenance and Management personnel. This qualification will lay the foundations for further advanced and specific food safety associated training modules.

Duration

3-4 days

Assessment

Observed presentation

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In-house group training (up to 20 people)
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The benchmark trainer skills qualification for registered trainers

Overview

This qualification is essential for anyone wishing to become a HSQC registered trainer.* It is ideal for anyone who needs to understand the basics of training practice or wants to refine their training techniques. It encourages a flexible approach to training delivery which takes into account recent advances in accelerated learning and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). Successful candidates will be able to structure, design and deliver interesting and stimulating training.

* Certain other training qualifications are also recognised, and conditions regarding technical knowledge and experience also apply.

Outline programme

The qualification covers the following topics:

Training needs and objectives
Learning styles and preferences
Training skills
Course structure and design
Training styles and communication
Assessment

Qualification information

Designed for: Trainers

Course duration: 3-4 days

Assessment method: Observed presentation

QCA Accredited: No

Level: n/a

Suggested progression on completion: n/a

Duration

One-day course

Assessment

Multiple-choice examination

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In-house group training (up to 20 people)
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The Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles allows candidates to develop their basic fire safety awareness. It is particularly useful for employees who are to have a designated responsibility for workplace fire safety, for example as fire wardens or fire marshals, and provides the knowledge that will allow them to carry out duties relating to fire safety and emergency procedures.

Outline programme

This qualification covers the following topics:

Causes of fire in the workplace
Fire hazards
Characteristics of fire and smoke spread
Fire control methods
Means of escape
Fire detection and raising the alarm
Extinguishing fires
Fixed fire-fighting systems
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Legal duties and penalties
Fire risk assessment
Fire safety inspections
Role of the fire warden
Induction briefings

Qualification information

Designed for: employees who hope to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking more specific fire safety roles in the workplace to manage fire risk (e.g. as fire wardens/marshals/stewards etc.)

Course duration: One-day course
Assessment method: Multiple-choice examination
Ofqual accredited: Yes
Ofqual reference: 501/0340/4
Pre-requisite: None, although basic fire safety awareness to Level 1 standard is recommended
Suggested progression: Level 3 Award in Fire Safety Risk Assessment and Control