Introduction
This course is aimed at all food handlers and is recommended by the local Environmental Health Department. This course is a SCQF Level 5
Course code
SFHE
Location
Dumfries and Stranraer Campus
Duration
1 Day
Price
£85.00
Availability
Location: Dumfries
Delivery – 06 Oct 2025 09:00
Location: Stranraer
Delivery – 17 Dec 2025 09:00
Location: Dumfries
Delivery – 29 Jan 2026 09:00
Delivery – 18 Mar 2026 09:00
Delivery – 10 Jun 2026 09:00
Course Content
- An Introduction to Food Hygiene
- Bacteria and their Characteristics
- The Incidence of Food Poisoning
- Personal Hygiene and Working Habits of the Food Handler
- HACCP
- The Working Environment
- Cleaning Practices
- Common Food Pests
- Food Safety Legislation
Assessments
Candidates will be assessed using a 30 question multiple-choice paper and are required to achieve 60% to pass.
Please note that any exam resits will incur an additional fee. Details regarding the resit fee and payment process will be provided when scheduling the resit.
Progression
REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene | Dumfries & Galloway College (dumgal.ac.uk)
Course Contact Details
If you would like more information or to reserve a place on a course, please get in touch.
Telephone: 01387 734199
E-mail:shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk
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