Food

Food Hygiene / HACCP for Food Handlers

Network: 
Role Skillnet
Duration 2 Days
Number of Places 5 - 10
Course Fee €100
FETAC Code 4N1119: Handling Food Hygienically
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 12th March 2013 - Mayo
13th April 2013 - Longford
23rd April 2013 - Galway
29th April 2013 - Leitrim
Financial Support 30% Funding may be available on a case by case basis
Course Content Unit 1.Food Hygiene,
Unit 2. Personal Hygiene,
Unit 3. Pest/Waste Control
Unit 4. Cleaning
Unit 5. H.A.C.C.P.
Unit 6. Food Delivery
Unit 7. Food Storage
Unit 8. Food Processing
Further Enquiries Tel: 071 962 2504
Email: info@roleskillnet.com
Methods of Assessment Skills Demonstration 20% & Examination 80%
Location of Course Galway
Leitrim
Longford Town
Castlebar
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Primary Course in Food Safety

Network: 
ACIST Skillnet
Duration 1 Day
Number of Places 10
Course Fee TBA
Subjects Taught The core content of the programme consists of 8 sessions:
1. Food hygiene – why bother?
2. Food contamination;
3. Food delivery and storage;
4. Food preparation, cooking and service;
5. Personal hygiene;
6. Design and layout of food premises, pest control;
7. Cleaning;
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrolment and Start Dates:
Dublin: 09/04/2013 for 09/04/2013
Limerick City: 15/04/2013 for 15/04/2013
Financial Support ACIST Skillnet Funding
Course Content The aim of this programme is to provide learners with adequate training in the basic principles of food hygiene, Level 2 FSAI. The programme consists of a minimum of 8 hours, including an examination of 1 hour’s duration.
Entry Requirements No qualifications or previous course attendances are required to complete this programme.
Further Enquiries Crystel Robbins Rynne
Network Manager
ACIST Skillnet
Mobile: 087 9980303
Office: 0657081466
Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Learning Outcomes Level 2 FSAI.
Trainer Cater Care Ltd
37 Lord Edward Street
Limerick
e: info@catercare.ie
www.catercare.ie
Location of Course Clyde Court Hotel, Dublin 4

Cater Care Training Room
Cater Care Ltd
37 Lord Edward Street
Limerick
e: info@catercare.ie
www.catercare.ie

Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

FSPA Food Safety Management

Network: 
ACIST Skillnet
Duration 4 Days
Number of Places 10
Course Fee TBA
FETAC Code N22795: Food Safety and HACCP
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Course Dates
Ennis: Commencing 10 April, 17 April, 24 April, 1 May 2013

Limerick: Commencing 16th April and continuing 23rd, 30th April and 7th May 2013

Financial Support ACIST Skillnet Funding
Course Content Understanding food safety, legislation, Principles and Pre requisites, Food Safety Hazards and controls, Hygiene in the workplace, Plans, Application & Implementation, General Management, Quality control, Training.
Careers or Further Progression This programme will earn successful, candidates a FETAC Level 5 Certificate.

It may be used as an elective module for other programmes or allow learners progress to further programmes.

Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification and/or relevant life and work experience.
Further Enquiries Crystel Robbins Rynne
Network Manager
ACIST Skillnet
Mobile: 087 9980303
Office: 0657081466
Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Learning Outcomes Have a thorough understanding of the principles of food safety.
• Understand and control the causes of food spoilage and Pathogens.
• Be able to demonstrate high standards of safety and quality.
Methods of Assessment Learners are required to
• Sit a theory based examination comprising multiple choice and essay questions accounting for 60% of marks allowed
• Complete an assignment within a specific timeframe based on a case study comprising 40% of marks.
Trainer Cater Care Ltd
37 Lord Edward Street
Limerick
e: info@catercare.ie
www.catercare.ie
Location of Course Ennis - Venue TBA

Cater Care Training Room
Cater Care Ltd
37 Lord Edward Street
Limerick
e: info@catercare.ie
www.catercare.ie

Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Food Safety & Catering Skills

Network: 
South East Micro Skillnet
Duration 10 X 1/2 days plus up to 5 full days work experience (which can be broken down to suit participant)
Number of Places 10
Course Fee No fee for Job Seekers
Subjects Taught • 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
• Food Safety Law and Enforcement
• Practical Cookery / Catering and Food preparation
• Food presentation dietary
• conditions eg celiac, food allergies, diabetes etc
• Basic nutrition for health including an overview of major
• Review of local employment opportunities
• Skills for seeking work experience.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrolment and Start Dates: 07/11/2012 for 07/11/2012
Financial Support Funded by South East Micro Skillnet
Further Enquiries South East Micro Skillnet
Tel: 052 613 3898
Mob: 086 817 0791
Email: info@se-microskillnet.ie
Or
Knockanrawly resource centre (Sara) at 062-5268
Eligibility See job seekers eligibility criteria on www.Skillnets.com
Methods of Assessment Assignment
Location of Course Knockanrawly Resource Centre
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Food Service Skills

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Duration 1 day
Number of Places 10 - 12 per course
Course Fee €75.00 per person approximately
Subjects Taught Food hygiene, food ergonomics, food safety
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment On going in 2013, depending on demand.
Financial Support 25% grant aid for those in employment if meeting the criteria. Limited free places for the unemployed.
Course Content Food hygiene and food safety basics. Food production line standards
Entry Requirements Working in or intending to work in Food preparation or service.
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Eligibility Employed --limited places for unemployed
Methods of Assessment Multiple choice questions, observation.
Trainer Various - to be selected
Location of Course Mullingar
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Managing Food Hygiene & meeting Customer Standards

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Duration 1- 5 days depending on the needs
Number of Places 10 per course
Course Fee €80.00
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment From Early January 2013 and continuous
Financial Support Trainees who meet criteria may be eligible for 25% grant aid towards training costs
Course Content Industry standards, H&S, customer specification
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Eligibility Working in the food industry
Location of Course Mullingar
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Food Safety Management

Network: 
ACIST Skillnet
Duration 4 Days 9.30am to 5.00pm.
Number of Places 10
Course Fee €335
Free for unemployed (eligibility criteria applies)
FETAC Code N22795: Food Safety and HACCP
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Dates: 28th May 2013, 5th, 11th & 18th June 2103
Financial Support ACIST Skillnet
Course Content Understanding food safety, legislation, Principles and Pre requisites, Food Safety Hazards and controls, Hygiene in the workplace, Plans, Application & Implementation, General Management, Quality control, Training
Careers or Further Progression This programme will earn successful, candidates a FETAC Level 5 Certificate.
It may be used as an elective module for other programmes or allow learners progress to further programmes.
Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification and/or relevant life and work experience.
Further Enquiries Crystel Robbins Rynne
Network Manager
ACIST Skillnet
Office: 0657081466
Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Learning Outcomes • Have a thorough understanding of the principles of food safety.
• Understand and control the causes of food spoilage and Pathogens.
• Be able to demonstrate high standards of safety and quality
Methods of Assessment Learners are required to
• Sit a theory based examination comprising multiple choice and essay questions accounting for 60% of marks allowed
• Complete an assignment within a specific timeframe based on a case study comprising 40% of marks
Trainer Cater Care Ltd
37 Lord Edward Street
Limerick
e: info@catercare.ie
www.catercare.ie
Location of Course Cater Care, Limerick
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Food Safety Training: Food Hygiene & HACCP

Network: 
County Tipperary Skillnet
Duration 2 days from 6.00pm - 8.30pm.
Number of Places 6
Course Fee €50.00
Subjects Taught Food Hygiene
This session highlights the value of good hygiene practices versus problems that can arise from poor hygiene practices: microbiology and the growth needs of bacteria.

Food Contamination
Physical, chemical, microbial and Allergen contamination of food, the possible sources of these contaminants including how they enter the food chain.

Food Delivery and Storage
Deals with proper reception, handling and storage of food in the food premises.

Food Preparation, Cooking and Service
The importance of proper temperature control and implementation of the requirements of IS340: Hygiene in the Catering Sector.

Personal Hygiene
The law in relation to personal hygiene for food workers and describes good personal hygiene practices.

Design, Layout of Food Premises and Pest Control
The structural requirements in a food premises and the law in relation to the operation of a food premises.
Pest control explains the problems with common pests, including the recognition and prevention of infestations.

Cleaning
The importance of good cleaning procedures and cleaning programmes are highlighted.

An Introduction to H.A.C.C.P.
Knowledge of how H.A.C.C.P. works, and the role of the food worker in the operation of a successful H.A.C.C.P. system.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Tuesday 16th & Thursday 18th April 2013
Financial Support The price is inclusive of Grant Aid
Course Content This programme aims to enable the caterer to conform to up to date hygiene legislation, including various E.U. Directives and the Irish Standard I.S. 340:2007
Further Enquiries Sabrina Guida
Tel: 052 61 91103
Email: sabrina@clonmelchamber.com
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the programme participants will be able to:
- Define food poisoning; understand how it occurs and the main causes of food contamination.
- Explain the importance of correct storage, preparation, handling and cooking of food.
- List the legal responsibilities of the food worker.
- List the structural requirements of a food premises.
- Recognize a pest infestation and how to control it.
- Explain the importance of cleaning and cleaning schedules.
- Explain the purpose of H.A.C.C.P.
Methods of Assessment Exam at the end and successful candidates will be awarded a Food Safety Training Certificate of Attendance
Trainer Bernadette Stocksborough, Food Safety Training
Location of Course Clonmel
Course Web Page: 
http://www.countytipperaryskillnet.com/courses.php?bc=viewcourse&courseid=174
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Food Safety & Catering

Network: 
Taste4Success Skillnet
Duration 1 Day
Number of Places 20
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment To be confirmed
Course Content The CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety provides a flexible syllabus which enables training to be tailored to meet specific needs.

Firm grasp of the importance of food safety and knowledge of the systems, techniques and procudures involved.

Understanding of how to control food safety risks, personal hygiene, food storage, cooking and handling.

Confidence and expertise to safely deliver quality food to the comtomer.

Further Enquiries Email: training@taste4success.ie
Tel: 043 668 5289
Eligibility This course is open to anyone working / interested in working in a catering, maunfacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.
Trainer Hostitality Solutions
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Food Industry Skills - Introduction

Network: 
Taste4Success Skillnet
Duration 1 day
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment June
Course Content 1.Food Hygiene Awareness
2.Food Delivery & Food Storage
3.Food preparation, cooking and hot holding
4.Personal hygiene and good hygiene practices
5.Cleaning awareness and Pest Control
6.HACCP awareness and monitoring requirements
Entry Requirements A working and spoken level of English is required to undertake this programme
Further Enquiries Email: training@taste4success.ie
Tel: 043 668 5289
Trainer Food Industry Skills Training
Location of Course Dublin
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No
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