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Food Micro Specialist
Cambridge Open Academy

Hot Deal | CPD Accredited | Interactive Learning Materials |Free PDF Certificate | Tutor Support | Updated 2025

Summary

Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
4 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of Completion (PDF) - Free
  • Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy) - £9.99
Assessment details
  • Mock Exam & Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Unleash the potential of your career in the food industry with our comprehensive "Food Micro Specialist" course. In an ever-evolving field where food safety is paramount, this program covers a spectrum of modules, from Food Safety Legislation to Microbiology and Contamination Hazards. You'll delve deep into the science and strategies that safeguard public health and compliance. With the changing landscape brought by COVID-19, our course also offers insights into adapting your food business. Start your journey to becoming a Food Micro Specialist today!

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the core principles of food safety and its legal framework.
  • Gain expertise in microbiology, essential for managing contamination hazards.
  • Acquire knowledge about bacterial and non-bacterial food poisoning and prevention.
  • Master the art of personal hygiene, temperature control, and food premises design.
  • Learn effective waste disposal, cleaning, disinfection, and pest management.
  • Equip yourself with the skills to train staff in food safety protocols.
  • Navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic and ensure a safe reopening.

Certificates

Certificate of Completion (PDF)

Digital certificate - Included

Once you have successfully completed the course, you will receive a CPD Accredited PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment.

Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £9.99

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, international students have to pay £19.99 for the shipment to their designated address.

Assessment details

Mock Exam & Final Exam

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

Elevate your career in the food industry with our "Food Micro Specialist" course. In today's world, food safety is non-negotiable. Our program offers 20 meticulously crafted modules, including Food Safety Legislation, Microbiology, and Contamination Hazards. With the ever-increasing importance of personal hygiene, temperature control, and effective waste management, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring public health and regulatory compliance.

As the food industry adapts to the challenges brought by COVID-19, our course provides you with the tools and knowledge needed to reopen and adapt your food business. With our guidance, you'll be equipped to meet the demands of an industry that prioritizes the safety and well-being of its consumers. Don't miss this opportunity to become a Food Micro Specialist and shape the future of food safety.

Course Curriculum:

  • Module 01: Food Safety – Introduction
  • Module 02: Supervision of Food Safety
  • Module 03: Food Safety Legislation
  • Module 04: Food Safety Management Systems
  • Module 05: Food Safety Management Tools
  • Module 06: Microbiology
  • Module 07: Contamination Hazards
  • Module 08: Controlling Contamination
  • Module 09: Bacterial Food Poisoning and Food-Borne Illness
  • Module 10: Non-bacterial Food Poisoning
  • Module 11: Personal Hygiene
  • Module 12: Food and Temperature Control
  • Module 13: Checking, Verifying and Recording Temperature
  • Module 14: Food Spoilage and Preservation
  • Module 15: Food Premises and Equipment: The Design and Construction
  • Module 16: Catering Equipment and Importance
  • Module 17: Waste Disposal, Cleaning and Disinfection
  • Module 18: Pest Management
  • Module 19: Food Safety Training for the Staff
  • Module 20: Reopening and Adapting Your Food Business during COVID-19

Who is this course for?

  • Food industry professionals seeking in-depth knowledge of food safety.
  • Aspiring food safety officers and inspectors.
  • Restaurant and food business owners aiming to enhance their safety protocols.
  • Individuals looking to enter or progress in the food safety sector.

Career path

  • Food Microbiologist – £25,000–£40,000
  • Food Safety Officer – £22,000–£35,000
  • Quality Assurance Analyst – £24,000–£38,000
  • Laboratory Technician (Food Industry) – £20,000–£32,000
  • Food Safety Auditor – £28,000–£42,000
  • Public Health Specialist (Food Focus) – £30,000–£45,000

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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