Food Safety

"IKEA have been in a working partnership with Shieldyourself for the last two years and they have totally changed the way in which we think about and work with food safety.

They have successfully supported us in developing and standardizing our paperwork, through working diaries and they have made a significant saving for us in slimming down our procedures and documentation for the good of the business, whilst we still remain secure.

Shieldyourself are helping us to develop new systems for the future, thus securing food safety to another level that will support us long term and not just in the short term, it's an exciting time."

Laws & Standards Manager,
IKEA Food Services UK & Ireland

CIEH Level 3 Awards in Food Safety

Previously this course was referred to as the ‘intermediate’ food safety course. Three qualifications have been developed to ensure that the learning is relevant to your specific business requirement. In line with the National Occupational Standards reflecting sector-specific needs, these qualifications provide a thorough understanding of food safety procedures emphasising the importance of monitoring staff and controls. Click on the
appropriate link to download the syllabus.

CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing
CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail

Who needs a certificate?

Managers and supervisors in small, medium or large catering, manufacturing or retail businesses working in a supervisory position in the food business. Particularly relevant for those who have to develop or monitor HACCP based food safety management procedures and systems.

It is recommended that candidates have an understanding and knowledge of basic food hygiene and have ideally completed the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety taken within the last three years.

What will I learn?

Ability to implement and supervise a food safety management system
Understand food safety procedures
Understand the concept of food hazards and the risks associated with them
Understand the terminology with respect to supervising food safety
Understand the techniques involved in controlling and monitoring food safety
Appreciate the risks linked to cross contamination
Understand the role temperature has to play in the control of food safety
Appreciate the importance of supervising high standards of cleanliness in food premises

How do I get my certificate?

The course takes three days to complete and at the end of the third day, you will be required to complete a two hour sixty question multiple choice test. If you get forty or more right, your certificate will be sent out to you in the post. If you’re a clever clogs and get more than fifty questions right, you will pass with a merit grade. Good luck.

How much does it cost?

Open courses cost £249 (+VAT) available in Manchester City centre and London City centre. Book now by calling 0845 643 7225 or email info@shieldyourself.co.uk

If you have more than eight candidates (and a suitable room) you could save money with an in-house course from £1,992 (+VAT), each additional candidate is only charged £199 (+VAT) up to a maximum of seven additional candidates. Book now by calling 0845 643 7225 or email info@shieldyourself.co.uk