Taking the mystery out of food safety training

Effective food hygiene control is critical to prevent contamination of food. Everyone involved in food production and preparation has a moral and legal duty to know about the principles and practices of food safety and hygiene. Giving food safety training to your staff assists them to implement safe practices and your policies and procedures. Your business will lower the likelihood of contamination, which in turn:

  • ensures compliance with legislation
  • contributes to a good reputation with clientsfood safety training
  • reduces the possibility of compensation claims and criminal prosecution against you.

We understand the requirements of the food industry and will be able to work with you whether you are a catering or manufacturing establishment, large or small. We will assist you to ensure that your business operates efficiently, cost effectively and legally by offering a range of high quality accredited and bespoke food safety training and HACCP training in addition to consultancy solutions, tailored to meet the needs of your business. Read more about our consultancy here

Experienced industry professionals and tutors deliver nationally accredited food safety training courses which are recognised by leading awarding bodies such as Highfield Qualifications and RSPH as well as bespoke training courses which are tailored to meet your business’ specific needs.

In order for training to be effective, it needs to be enjoyable as well as informative, hence we:

  • only use trainers who are well qualified and experienced in their fields
  • place great emphasis on the application of knowledge gained during the course when learners return to their work environment
  • use a wide variety of teaching resources to assist in the learning process
  • limit group numbers to ensure all trainees receive the attention and assistance they require in order for them to gain real benefit from their training.

We run a number of Food Safety training and HACCP courses throughout the year within our training rooms in Sunderland, which is easily accessible from all areas within the North East of England and is close to Newcastle and Durham. We also deliver training at our clients’ premises. Why not email us to find our more?

Open Courses at our Sunderland, Tyne & Wear venue

What are These?

The Level 3 Award in Food Safety course will give supervisors, managers and others with key roles in food production the knowledge, understanding and practical expertise to implement, maintain and monitor good food hygiene procedures on a day to day basis.

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The emphasis of the Level 4 Award in Food Safety course is on management responsibility and is intended to equip persons with the knowledge to ensure food businesses are managed and operated in a hygienic way. Delegates training with us have achieved excellent first time pass rates and gain a sound understanding of all elements essential to managing food safety.

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The course is designed for owners, managers, supervisors and HACCP team members within manufacturing, processing, catering and retail food organizations. It is also appropriate for all who inspect or audit food premises.

Read more about this course here 

Delivered by a HACCP Subject Matter Expert, this qualification has been designed to meet the real needs of personnel with management roles in food businesses, internal and external auditors and will also be useful for those wishing to deliver HACCP training.

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The Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing & Inspection Skills focuses on practical audit and inspection techniques in the workplace, whilst also covering stages of audit and documentation. Those who would benefit include: internal, second and  third party auditors, enforcement officers and those responsible for verifying HACCP systems within a food business.

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In-House Courses

What are These?
A course designed for all first tier food handlers. The aim of the course is to provide food handlers with an understanding of the fundamentals of food hygiene practice and to equip them with the practical skills necessary to work safely with food.
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The Level 3 Award in Food Safety course will give supervisors, managers and others with key roles in food production the knowledge, understanding and practical expertise to implement, maintain and monitor good food hygiene procedures on a day to day basis.

Read more about this course here 

The emphasis of the Level 4 Award in Food Safety course is on management responsibility and is intended to equip persons with the knowledge to ensure food businesses are managed and operated in a hygienic way. Delegates training with us have achieved excellent first time pass rates and gain a sound understanding of all elements essential to managing food safety.
Read more about this course here
The Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing & Inspection Skills focuses on practical audit and inspection techniques in the workplace, whilst also covering stages of audit and documentation. Those who would benefit include: internal, second and  third party auditors, enforcement officers and those responsible for verifying HACCP systems within a food business.
Read more about this course here
This course will enable candidates to understand the importance of implementing a food safety management system, based on the Codex HACCP principles. This is a in-house course.
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The course is designed for owners, managers, supervisors and HACCP team members within manufacturing, processing, catering and retail food organizations. It is also appropriate for all who inspect or audit food premises.

Read more about this course here 

Delivered by a HACCP Subject Matter Expert, this qualification has been designed to meet the real needs of personnel with management roles in food businesses, internal and external auditors and will also be useful for those wishing to deliver HACCP training.

Read more about this training here

The Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness & Control in Catering course is designed to provide food handlers and other staff involved in food preparation in the catering industry with an understanding of food allergens and foods commonly causing intolerances.

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This qualification is aimed at all those responsible for the purchase, delivery, production and serving of food in the catering industry.
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