Certification in the Management of Food Hygiene (FETAC)

About the Course

Programme Outline & Aims
This programme is aimed at those who have a responsibility for the management of food operations in the food industry. Participants will be trained both in the principles and in the effective management of food hygiene. This course meets the requirements of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland’s Level 3 guidelines in food safety skills for management. The awarding body is the National Hygiene Partnership.

“Proper understanding of good hygiene is a legal requirement for ayone working in the food services industry.”

Named Award: Certificate in the Management of Food Hygiene - NFQ Level 6
Programme code: TA_OMFHH_E
Duration: 8 weeks
Timetable: 1 evening per week
Commences: September 2009

Entry Level

Candidates should be working in a foodservices organisation. A prior knowledge of basic food hygiene is recommended. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English.

Course Content / Timetable


Programme Content & Timetable
Day	Time	Programme Content
Mon	18:00-21:00	Basic Microbiology; Food Borne Diseases & Food Poisoning; Hazard Analysis/Critical Control Points (HACCP); Food Purchasing & Storage; Food Preparation & Cooking; Holding, Display & Service Guidelines; Food Preservation; Personal Hygiene & Safety; Legislation; Design & Construction of Food Premises & Equipment; Control of Insects & Rodents; Cleaning & Disinfection; Management of Food Hygiene
Note: Times & days of classes are indicative only and are subject to change

Career Opportunities

Proper understanding of good hygiene is a legal requirement for anyone working in the food services industry.
This programme will benefit:
• Supervisors/managers in the hospitality industry
• Head chefs and catering managers
• Supervisor/managers in the retail sector
• Supervisor/managers in the manufacturing sector

Graduate Profiles

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Fees & Funding

Programme Fees
€960 (includes ITT Dublin registration fee)

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How To Apply

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Forms are also available on request directly from the Institute by contacting the information desk, Department of Lifelong Learning. Tel: +353 1 404-2101 or by emailing lifelonglearning@ittdublin.ie