REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene (online) @ SCQF Level 5

Introduction

This ONLINE course is aimed at all food handlers and is recommended by the local Environmental Health Department.

This course work is to be completed fully online – with access to online materials. Candidates will be provided with an assessment date and time via Microsoft Teams (or an assessment can be arranged at one of campuses). It is essential that candidates can access the video conferencing platform – Microsoft Teams. An invite to the assessment will be emailed in advance.

REHIS E-learning is supported by internet explorer (version 8 +), google chrome or firefox, to be able to complete the course you will need access to one of the above.

Tutor support is available throughout this course

Course code

OFHE

Location

Varies

Duration

6 hours study via a learning management system, plus 30 minutes assessmnet via MS Teams at an agreed date and time.

Price

£80.00

Availability

Location: Open Learning
OFHE – REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene (online) – 01 Nov 2024 09:00

Course Content

The online REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene @ SCQF Level 5 course covers the following:

Introduction to Food safety
Microbiological Hazards
Food poisoning and its control
Contamination hazards and control
HACCP from delivery to service
Personal Hygiene
Food premises and equipment
Food pests and control
Cleaning and disinfection
Food safety enforcement.

Course Syllabus

Assessments

A 30 minute exam to be undertaken under controlled conditions. This will be arranged using the video conferencing platform – Microsoft Teams. A working Webcam, microphone, speaker and good internet connection is essential. You will be sent an invite to the assessment via email in advance.

30 question multiple choice. You must achieve 60% to pass, i.e. minimum 18/30. Assessments will be marked, and if successful, a REHIS Certificate will be issued.

In order to be able to complete the assessments, you must have access to a laptop, pc with webcam, microphone and internet access. If you are using a device, such as smart phone or tablet, you will need 2 devices – 1 for invigilation via Microsoft Teams and the other to complete assessment.

Progression

REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene | Dumfries & Galloway College (dumgal.ac.uk)

Additional funding information

No One Left Behind Training Allowance
Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability partnership (Funded by the Scottish Government) are proud to be working in partnership with DG College to offer eligible individuals funding to learn new, work-related skills and training.

You can use the money to build the skills you need for a job or get some training to take your career to the next level.

And because it’s not a loan, you don’t have to pay it back.

Check if you are eligible then follow the registration process.

Are you eligible?

You must meet all of the following criteria

16 years of age or older
Resident in Dumfries and Galloway
Have the right to work and live in the UK.
Unemployed and looking to get back into work OR in employment and claiming an income-based benefit (i.e Universal Credit)

AND at least one of the following characteristics:

Parents with a child under the age of 19 (still registered in full time education)
Armed Forces Veteran
Asylum Seeker
Care Experienced
Caring responsibilities
Childcare needs
Criminal Convictions
Homeless or affected by housing inclusion.
Long Term health condition/ illness
No Limited work experience.
Refugee
Substance related conditions
Lack of Transport

If you meet the criteria, you could receive the full cost of your course fee.

Apply for your No One Left Behind Grant

To access support with the fees you must register with DG Works. Just follow the link or use the QR code. If you are already registered, please contact your Employment Key Worker for next steps.

Once you have completed the registration form and your eligibility has been checked someone from DG Works (part of Dumfries and Galloway Council) will contact you to ask you to provide the following evidence: