COURSE KEY FEATURES

  • Curriculum based on FSAI guidelines

    Curriculum based on FSAI`s guidelines on essential food safety knowledge for food handlers at level 3. Particular emphasis and illustrations for key aspects of food safety and HACCP with apt examples.

  • 24/7 access and unlimited retries

    Instant and easy access 24/7 from any device. Flexible learning at your own convenience. Instant certification and unlimited retries if you do not achieve the required grade.

  • Additional Resources

    Links to further resources for a more avid learner. This includes optional resources that may be relevant to some learners but not included in the curriculum.


FAQ

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    360 days from purchase. However, we can extend it further as required if you have not completed the course.

  • How long it takes to complete the course online?

    Approximately 8 to 12 hours.

  • Are there any access restrictions?

    No. Your course can be accessed from any device 24/7.

  • What format is the end-of -course assessment?

    Assessments are in multiple choice option format.

  • Can I re-take the assessment if I do not achieve pass grade in my first attempt?

    Yes. You can attempt the assessment any number of times until you achieve the pass grade.

  • How do I receive my certificate?

    Certificate will either be available to be download in .pdf or will be emailed to you within 12 hours of successful assessment.

  • Can I buy the course online for my group/employees?

    Not at the moment. Please contact us and we will advice you the best option.

  • How is the learning curriculum designed?

    Curriculum is designed based on FSAI`s guide to food safety training at level 3

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. Copy of Translate this course to any language of your choice

    3. How to Navigate

    4. Update your Profile

    5. Resetting password

    6. Tips for Online Learning

    7. Disclaimer

    8. Who is this Course for?

    9. Additional Course Content

    10. Course Access Duration

    11. End of Chapter and End of Topic Quizzes

    12. Certification

    13. Attention: Important information for learners requiring re-certification

    14. Aim of this Course

    15. Why Food Safety Training?

    16. Management Commitment

    17. Who is a Manager in a food business ?

    18. Manager`s Responsibility

    19. Ownership of Food Safety Management Procedures

    20. Food Safety Management Skills at Level 3

    21. Course Contents

    1. Learning Outcome

    2. Why food safety matters?

    3. Why Food Safety Law?

    4. Food Laws

    5. EC 852/2004

    6. The Law of Negligence

    7. Agencies involved in Food Safety- FSAI

    8. Other Irish Agencies involved in Food safety

    9. EU Agencies

    10. National Guides

    11. The Health Service Executive (HSE)

    12. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)

    13. Safefood

    14. The Environmental Health Association of Ireland

    15. Role of an EHO

    16. EHO Visits

    17. Enforcement powers of an EHO

    18. Food Surveillance

    19. Food Safety Management Systems

    20. Chapter 1 Quiz

    1. Learning Outcome

    2. Safe Food

    3. Food hygiene and food contamination

    4. Advantages of good Food Safety

    5. Disadvantages of poor Food Safety

    6. Food Poisoning

    7. Common causes of Food Poisoning

    8. Sources of Food Poisoning

    9. Global Food Poisoning Statistics

    10. Food Poisoning Statistics Ireland

    11. Food Poisoning Outbreaks

    12. Recall of Irish pork due to chemical contamination in 2008

    13. Food Poisoning-Bradford Sweets

    14. Food Poisoning- Jack in the Box

    15. Food Poisoning-Mad Cow Disease

    16. Food Poisoning- Bil Mar Foods

    17. Food Poisoning-E-Coli outbreak in Scotland Butcher Shop

    18. Peanut Corporation of America Food Poisoning

    19. Cost of food poisoning to your business

    20. Chapter 2 Quiz

    1. Learning Outcome

    2. What causes food poisoning?

    3. Advantages and disadvantages of micro-organisms

    4. Bacteria

    5. Sources of Bacteria

    6. Pathogenic Bacteria

    7. Salmonella

    8. Salmonella Video

    9. Clostridium perfringens

    10. Clostridium botulinum

    11. Staphylococcus aureus

    12. Bacillus cereus

    13. Escherichia Coli

    14. E-Coli Video

    15. Campylobacter Jejuni

    16. Campylobacter Video

    17. Listeria monocytogenes

    18. Listeria Video

    19. Food Spoilage Bacteria

    20. Advantages and disadvantages of Bacteria

    21. Bacterial Growth Factors

    22. Time

    23. Warmth

    24. Oxygen

    25. Food

    26. Moisture

    27. PH

    28. Spores and Toxins- Spores

    29. Spores and Toxins- Toxins

    30. Danger Zone: 5°C TO 63°C

    31. Food Poisoning Viruses

    32. Weil's Disease

    33. Hepatitis A

    34. Hepatitis Video

    35. Norovirus

    36. Non-bacterial Food Poisoning

    37. Parasites

    38. Mould

    39. Toxoplasmosis

    40. High-risk Foods

    41. Low-risk Foods

    42. Ready-to-eat Raw Foods

    43. Stop Bacterial spread

    44. Food Contamination or Food Hazard

    45. Types of Food Contaminants

    46. Microbiological Contamination

    47. Cross contamination

    48. Direct Cross contamination

    49. Indirect Cross contamination

    50. Preventing Cross contamination

    51. Do`s and Don`ts to prevent cross-contamination

    52. Methods of Food Preservation

    53. Methods of Food Preservation...

    54. Methods of Food Preservation......

    55. Methods of Food Preservation..........

    56. Physical Hazards

    57. Physical Hazards-Controls

    58. Chemical Contamination

    59. Chemical Hazards-Control

    60. Arsenic in Rice

    61. Mycotoxins

    62. Chapter 3- Quiz 1

    63. Chapter 3- Quiz 2

    1. Learning Outcome

    2. Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011

    3. 14 Allergens

    4. Allergen Declaration

    5. Allergen Control- Restaurants/Takeaways

    6. Allergen Control- Contract Catering

    7. Allergen Control-Retail Outlets

    8. Allergen Control- Food Outlets, e.g., Food Stalls, Markets

    9. Allergen Control-Licenced Premises

    10. Allergen Control-Specialised Businesses, Institutions and Organisations

    11. Allergen Control-Food Ordered Remotely (by Phone, Website, App etc.)

    12. Allergen Information Management via a Central Folder

    13. Listing of Allergen information on the menus

    14. Best Practices for Allergen Management

    15. Responding to an Allergen reaction in your food business

    16. Manager`s responsibility to ensure the customer is aware of the presence of food allergens

    17. Food Hypersensitivity

    18. Chapter 4 Quiz

    1. Learning Outcome

    2. Personal Hygiene- Lead by example

    3. What is hygiene?

    4. Who is a food worker?

    5. Personal Hygiene Responsibility

    6. Why and How of Personal Hygiene

    7. Tips for personal hygiene

    8. Cuts, Spots and Boils

    9. Skin Infections

    10. Poor Hygiene Practices

    11. Handwashing

    12. When to wash hands?

    13. Handwashing Guidelines

    14. Handwashing Facility Requirements

    15. Handwashing Technique

    16. Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)

    17. Unwell food worker

    18. Action if a food worker is unwell

    19. Fitness to Work

    20. Fitness to Work form

    21. Staff Illness

    22. Staff Facilities

    23. Visitors to food premises

    24. Use of gloves in food business

    25. Dos and Don'ts -Personal Hygiene

    26. Manager/Supervisor Responsibilities

    27. Chapter -5 - Quiz

About this course

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The course was very well structure and very challenging

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Great Course very informative

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Great Course so far.. very informative

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I did the level 3 course and found it to be very informat...

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