REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene SCQF Level 7
Course code: D620
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: SCQF Level 7
International: Not eligible for international students
Study at: North, West and Hebrides (Stornoway)
Start in: February; November
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.
Duration: Part-time: 2 weeks
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
The REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene Course (SCQF level 7) is a recognised qualification throughout the UK. Aimed at supervisors or managers, this qualification will enable you to manage staff who are producing food for sale, ensuring your business meets the appropriate food safety legislation.
Special features
- Offered over two weeks
- Revision time built in to the timetable
- Delivered locally and face to face
Entry requirements
- You should be in the hospitality industry and already employed or seeking employment as a supervisor or manager, but without a recognised food hygiene qualification
- Eligible applicants who have already gained the REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene (SCQF level 5) or equivalent will be suited to this course
You will study the following core modules:
- Bacteriology
- Bacterial food poisoning and food borne infection
- Non-bacterial food poisoning
- Food contamination, food preservation
- Personal hygiene, the working environment, cleaning and disinfection
- Food storage and temperature control, common pests, HACCAP, supervisory management, legislation
How will I study my course?
- Part-time (structured)
- You will study this course by way of face-to-face lectures
How long will my course last?
- Part-time (structured): 30 hours (2 weeks @ 15 hours per week)
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
- North, West and Hebrides - Stornoway campus
Start date
- November
- February
Fees
Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.
Funding
UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.
Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:
- Hospitality
- Food manufacturing
- Food retail
Can I progress into further study?
You may wish to progress onto the REHIS Advanced Food Hygiene Course (SCQF level 8).
Apply for REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene SCQF Level 7
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