Allergies occur when the body’s immune system reacts to a usually harmless substance as though it is harmful. Why this happens, isn’t clear. However, most sufferers come from families that have a history of allergies, or related problems.
£35.00
Discounts are available if you wish to purchase 10 or more courses, please get in touch with Magna [email protected]
Every year, the number of people with allergies is increasing so having an awareness of potential allergens and why they can be harmful is becoming more important, particularly if you work in the service industry.
This course covers general allergies, food allergies and food intolerances and explain the differences between them. It covers the 14 allergens controlled by legislation along with food additives and how they can trigger allergic reactions. It takes a detailed look at the symptoms of food allergies and takes in the wider picture discussing the current theories of why rates are increasing. It then finishes off by covering practical steps that can be taken to reduce the risk from allergens and also what steps can be taken both internally and externally to monitor the control measures.
This course is aimed at anyone working within the food industry and can be sold to individuals or pitched to businesses who might want to put all of their staff through the training.
Course Aims
This course covers general allergies, food allergies and food intolerances and explain the differences between them.
Learning Objectives / Course Outline
This course consists of 9 modules:
- Food Intolerance and Allergens: the Basics
- Food Intolerances – Causes and Symptoms
- Allergies – Causes and Symptoms
- Allergen Facts
- Food Allergens and the Law
- Food Allergens – Practical Steps
- Allergen Information for Consumers
- Internal Monitoring and Review
- External Monitoring and Review
Course Duration
100 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions)
Assessments
This course consists of 7 modules:-
- Food Hygiene Ratings – An Introduction
- Scoring Criteria
- Appeals
- Safer Food Better Business (SFBB)
- E.Coli
- Good Hygiene Structure and Cleaning
- Final Assessment
Certification
Upon completion a digital certificate will be downloadable
Availability and Venues
- Online
- Audio / non-audio
- For multiple licences please email us on [email protected]
Course Fees
£35 + Vat
An invoice will be emailed after purchase
CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards & Institute of Hospitality Approved
Suggested Progression
Level 2 Food Safety Training
