HACCP Training

HACCP or Hazards Analysis Critical Control Points is a globally recognised method for achieving food hygiene, food safety and diminishing risks to all concerned in the process of manufacturing and consuming food products.

If you have an establishment that manufactures, prepares or serves food then it is strongly recommended that all staff are HACCP trained so that they can identify risks and work to reduce issues like cross contamination. HACCP training meets EU regulations.

HACCP training is invaluable in these environments:

• Restaurants
• Pubs and clubs
• Cafes
• Hotels
• Leisure businesses
• Food retailers

HACCP food hygiene training courses can be delivered at:

• Your premises.
• The training provider’s premises.
• Online via MyHACCP.

There is a basic level HACCP course and a higher level one.

The HACCP courses training content is certified by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health so it conforms to current legislation and information.

You’ll be receiving the most up to date training available.

CIEH level 2 award in principles of HACCP is intended to give all workers, whatever their level within the operation, an understanding of HACCP and its importance and how to control risks.

Level 3 is the next level of HACCP training for managers, supervisors, equipment maintenance engineers and anyone who takes responsibility for food hygiene and safety. Due to its greater depth this course is not available online.

As with the level 2 qualification this level adheres to EU legislation and reinforces your firm’s commitment to excellence in the eyes of suppliers, competitors and governing bodies.

A further HACCP course about personalising your HACCP plan to your work environment is available for managers, business owners and supervisors.

This looks at the following points:

• When to conduct Special HACCPs.
• Understand the key features of Special HACCPs.
• How to personalise HACCP to meet the needs of your business.
• Identify hazards.
• Implement controls.
• Become proficient in completing Special HACCP forms.

The HACCP courses are often taken by individuals and group bookings. The vast majority of training companies are happy to accommodate the client’s needs and deliver convenience with expertise.

The availability and varied methods of HACCP course provision should mean that no one, from management to trainee levels should find that taking HACCP training is logistically, time or cost prohibitive.

There may be overall cost savings with HACCP course delivery as a group.

This varies between training companies but as an example one of the leading UK training providers, Food Alert in London, offer their level 2 classroom based HACCP training at:

Individual:                             £115 + £25 exam fee plus VAT.

Group of up to 20 people:     £595 + £25 exam fee (exam fee is per person) plus VAT.

In an age where a legal action culture seems to be developing it’s imperative to take all necessary measures to protect staff, management, the business and of course, your customers.

Ignorance is not a good defence and so HACCP training shouldn’t be ignored or postponed.