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Food Allergen Awareness Training
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Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
25 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts)
Duration
0.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certification of Completion - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The Food Allergen Awareness Training online course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of food allergens, their impact on individuals with allergies, and best practices for allergen management in the food industry. This course is essential for food handlers, chefs, managers, and anyone involved in the preparation, handling, and service of food products. By completing this course, participants will gain the necessary skills to ensure the safety and well-being of customers with food allergies.

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Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 25 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts)

Duration: 0h and 46m

    • 1: 1_ Introduction to Food Allergies 01:35
    • 2: 2_ The Eight Major Food Allergens 01:09
    • 3: 3_ Symptoms of Food Allergies 01:05
    • 4: 4. Preventing Cross-Contamination 01:37
    • 5: 5_ Allergen Management Procedures 01:56
    • 6: 1.1 Coeliac disease and symptoms 00:33
    • 7: 1.2 Food handler responsibilities 01:38
    • 8: 1.3 Hidden allergens 01:09
    • 9: 1.4 What’s my role. 01:38
    • 10: 2.1 Food safety legislation 02:37
    • 11: 2.1 Loose foods 01:23
    • 12: 2.2 Food labelling regulations 02:11
    • 13: 2.2  Distance selling 03:01
    • 14: 2.3 Foods prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) 01:23
    • 15: 2.3 Law Enforcement 02:36
    • 16: 2.4 Allergen labelling 01:53
    • 17: 2.4 Staff Training 02:39
    • 18: 2.5 Natasha’s Law 01:23
    • 19: 2.6 Near miss reporting_2 01:49
    • 20: 2.7 Precautionary allergen labelling 01:46
    • 21: 2.8 Ingredients lists 01:54
    • 22: 2.9 Loose foods 02:20
    • 23: 2.Food Allergen Law and the Food Labelling Regul 02:34
    • 24: 3.1 Cleaning the Workplace 01:29
    • 25: 3.2 Food Deliveries and Transportation 02:30

Description

  • Introduction to Food Allergies and Intolerances

- Understanding the difference between food allergies and intolerances

- Common food allergens and their effects on individuals

- Prevalence of food allergies and the importance of allergen management

  • Legal Requirements and Labeling Regulations

- Overview of food allergen labeling laws and regulations

- Understanding allergen labeling requirements on food packaging

- Responsibilities of food businesses in providing accurate allergen information

  • Identifying and Managing Food Allergens

- Comprehensive list of major food allergens

- Identifying hidden allergens in food products

- Strategies for preventing cross-contamination and allergen transfer

  • Allergen Management in Food Preparation

- Best practices for allergen control in kitchens and food preparation areas

- Separation and segregation techniques to prevent cross-contact

- Cleaning and sanitation procedures to remove allergenic residues

  • Communicating Allergen Information to Customers

- Effective methods for communicating allergen information to customers

- Providing accurate and clear allergen information on menus and signage

- Handling allergen inquiries and special dietary requests

  • Allergen Awareness Training for Food Handlers

- Importance of allergen training for food handlers

- Training techniques and resources for educating staff on allergen management

- Developing allergen management policies and procedures

  • Emergency Situations and First Aid

- Recognizing symptoms of an allergic reaction

- Emergency response and first aid procedures for allergic reactions

- Coordinating with medical professionals and emergency services

Who is this course for?

This Food Allergen Awareness course is accessible to anyone eager to learn more about this topic. Through this course, you'll gain a solid understanding of Food Allergen Awareness. Moreover, this course is ideal for:

  • Food handlers and hospitality staff
  • Restaurant managers and supervisors
  • Catering businesses and food service providers
  • Retail food store employees
  • Anyone involved in food preparation and service

Requirements

There are no specific requirements to enrol in this Food Allergen Awareness course. Anyone with a laptop, tablet, or smartphone can have access to this course. All you need is a passion for learning, literacy, and being over the age of 16.

Career path

After finishing this Food Allergen Awareness Training course you will have multiple job opportunities waiting for you. Some of the following Job sectors of Food Allergen Awareness Training are:

  • Food Safety Officer
  • Catering Manager
  • Health and Safety Advisor
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Retail Food Manager
  • Allergen Compliance Specialist

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