Food Safety at Sea

Service Description

The Level 2 Food Safety at Sea (RQF) qualification is ideal for those who are, or intend to be, food handlers working at sea. By achieving this qualification, learners will ensure they have the necessary knowledge and skills to understand the principles of cleanliness and hygiene, as well as keeping food products safe. Topics include: • Understand the responsibilities of food handling personnel when at sea • Understand the importance of on-board food handlers keeping themselves clean and hygienic • Understand the importance of keeping a ship’s work areas clean and hygienic • Identify the importance of keeping food products safe when on board • Microbiological hazards • Spoilage and preservation • Food Poisoning and its control • Contamination hazards & controls • Food handlers and personal hygiene • Food premises and equipment • Food pests & control • Cleaning & disinfection • HACCP from purchase to service • Food safety law & enforcement Course Duration: 1 day classroom or workplace or online or Zoom Assessment method: Multiple-choice examination