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Do you have any training needs? Do you, or any of your staff need the Basic/ Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate? Are you ready for the new HACCP legislation due to come into force in January 2006??
Don't panic! There are a range of short courses on offer in the local area - and you may even be entitled to some funding to help you achieve them. Some of the courses can even be taken by distance learning at home.
Margaret Bonnar is a Skills Training Advisor with South West Food and Drink working to support all small food businesses in the area. Contact her on 07968 477904 or margaret.bonnar@hartpury.ac.uk for more advice on your training needs, and the various funding sources available. Margaret is particularly keen to help businesses prepare for the new HACCP legislation, and can organise a half-day workshop if there is sufficient interest.
Hartpury College near Gloucester has an excellent range of short courses for the food and drink industry - see below or www.hartpury.ac.uk/courses for full details. Steve Jenner is the Food and Drink Manager, contact him to discuss the options and funding available - 01452 700283 steve.jenner@hartpury.ac.uk
Foundation Certificate
in Food Hygiene - CIEH
first level course on
fundamental food hygiene knowledge for food handlers. 1 day course
Intermediate
Certificate in Food Hygiene - CIEH Intermediate
Certificate in Food Hygiene for those who need a broader understanding
of food hygiene, for managers, supervisors and proprietors of small
businesses. 3 day course
Advanced Food Hygiene
- CIEH
This course is primarily to provide senior
personnel with an in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of
food hygiene and to enable them to exercise management controls
for the production of safe food. 5 day course - some funding available
Setting up a Small Food
Business - Basic toolkit for setting up
your own business including business planning, marketing and legal
requirements. Includes the foundation food hygiene certificate and risk assessment training. 3 day course
Setting up a Bed and Breakfast
Business - Basic toolkit for setting up
your own Bed & Breakfast business including a foundation food hygiene
course, financial and business planning. 5 day course
Successful Selling -
aimed at farmers and producers who want to maximise their sales through various outlets, including farm shops, farmers markets and the local community. 1 day course
Cheese Making Introduction - aimed at anyone interested in the art of cheese making, it may be for someone who has a small holding of sheep, cows or goats, and maybe you are thinking of starting a new business and selling at Farmers Markets or other local suppliers. 1 day course.
Hartpury also run a full range of Health and Safety courses - including Principles of COSHH, Principles of Manual Handling, Health and Safety Foundation and Advanced Certificates plus Planning School Visits to your Farm.
Also Available in the
Area:
STROUD DISTRICT COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRAINING COURSES 2005
Stroud District Council run a series of courses in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety at their offices in Ebley Mill:
- Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
- Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety
- Risk Assessment - Principles and Practice
- Manual Handling Operations
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
- Safe Use of Display Screen Equipment
- Managing Asbestos in Buildings
- Health and Safety for Managers
For more details please phone 01453 754478
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