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Food safety courses are no longer being offered but the website will remain active for information.  Please check out this page to know more.

Regular courses in Cambridge and nationwide in-house training offered for food handlers and other catering staff of all levels

About this course

This course is aimed at anyone involved in handling food but would be appropriate for anyone providing services to the food industry. 

The course covers

  • Bacteriology
  • Food poisoning and its prevention
  • Prevention of food contamination
  • Personal hygiene
  • Requirements for premises
  • Cleaning and disinfection
  • The law and the new requirements

Practical aspects of temperature monitoring & effective cleaning are also incorporated.

The course includes

All candidates will receive a course booklet covering the whole syllabus.  On completion there is a multiple-choice test.  The pass rate is 99%.

Previous knowledge requirements

No previous knowledge or qualification is required to attend the course

Overcoming learning barriers

Course books and exam papers can be ordered in different languages.

We also offer this course in Chinese

Highfield 2

Course level

Course cost

£59 +VAT per delegate

Course cost includes course book, handouts, exam fee and light refreshments

Successful candidates receive a nationally recognised certificate

Upcoming course dates

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Course Location

Courses are held at the University Centre, Cambridge.  See our Course Location page for more information.

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