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Micro Course - Food Safety Awareness

  • Campuses

    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Online learning

  • Campuses

    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Online learning

Overview

What will I learn?

Millions of people fall ill every year as a result of eating unsafe food. Most of these illnesses are attributed to contaminated food or water. Proper food preparation can prevent most foodborne diseases.

This short, auto-marked course will give you the knowledge you need to understand those health issues surrounding food safety and how to prevent unwanted illnesses.

A great addition to your CV to show your commitment to health and fitness, this is also beneficial for general knowledge.

Topics covered in this course include

  • Hygiene
  • Food Poisoning
  • Contamination

This is an auto-marked course, you will receive a college certificate online when you have successfully completed which you can print and/or save for your records.

What qualifications do I need?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, as it is delivered online it would be beneficial if the candidate had basic competence in IT and the internet.

This course does not require a personal statement.

What can I do after?

This course provides progression to Level 2 NCFE programmes.

Programme Information

Start Date: You can enrol onto and start this course at any time throughout the year.

Duration: 5 weeks

Cost £35.00

This course is not eligible for Fee Waiver Payment

Price for individual learners (some course costs are deducted). Deductions cannot apply to applicants outwith Scotland or organisations purchasing this course as a commercial venture or as part of a funded workforce training plan, for more information please contact the Distance Learning Team on 0141 581 2319.

Study options

Campus Mode Level
Paisley Online learning SCQF

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