Every year there is a large number of reported cases of food poisoning. Apart from the personal implications of serious illness or even death, the owners of premises implicated in food poisoning will lose time and business.

Food handlers who contravene food legislation may be prosecuted and an outbreak of food poisoning could cost the companies responsible thousands of pounds in damage claims.

Training encourages owners and staff to adopt efficient, cleaner, safer practices and explains the reasons these are necessary.

St. Albans City and District Council offers the nationally recognised Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering course (formerly the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate), which is designed to give food handlers an appreciation of the fundamentals of good food hygiene practice. Training is provided by experienced Environmental Health Officers. All candidates who successfully complete the course are presented with a certificate and obtain registration with the Chartered Institution of Environmental Health (CIEH).

On request, workbooks and test papers are available in various foreign languages.

A specially designed course is also available for voluntary organizations

The cost of the course is £50.00 per person, payable IN ADVANCE (only payable on day if late booking) and there is no VAT. We cannot accept cash payment. The cost covers registration, tuition fees, course handbooks, examination fees and a certificate.

All candidates MUST provide 2 passport photos on the first day of the course.

THE TWO HALF DAY SESSIONS COUNT AS ONE FULL DAY AND MUST BE TAKEN TOGETHER.

If you would like more information or wish to book a place on a course please phone 01727-819455 or click below for booking form.

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering Booking Form

When booking, please inform us if you require extra assistance eg. course materials in a foreign language or an oral examination. Help is available for candidates who do not have a strong educational background and for those with learning difficulties.

A course can be run at your own premises (for a minimum of 10 people) or alternatively at the Civic Centre in St. Albans, and can be tailored to your own requirements. For further information contact Carlton Lomax on 01727-819455 or click here c.lomax@stalbans.gov.uk

Department of Health - 0207 2104850 - www.doh.gov.uk

Food Standards Agency - 0207-2386330 - www.foodstandards.gov.uk

The Food Commission - 020 7837 2250 - www.foodcomm.org.uk