Courses

This course will refresh first aid skills. It complies with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. This will also re-validate a first aid at work qualification.

On completion of training, successful candidates will be able to:

• safely, promptly and effectively deal with first aid emergencies at work;
• administer (CPR) cardiopulmonary resuscitation promptly and effectively;
• administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty, and receive
• free annual updates to keep knowledge and practice current and safe (two will be needed between re-validation of your first aid at work qualification) .

Benefits to the employer:

• comply with Health and Safety regulations;
• accredited first aid course provides safe and competent first aiders within the workforce;
• training designed and delivered to meet with workforce needs, and receive
• free annual updates for all successful students who undertake their first aid at work qualification with us (HSE recommendation).

This course is recommended for anyone who is working in the catering and hospitality industries, food retail or manufacturing.

Food hygiene and safety training providers have identified a growing need to make food safety learning more relevant to specific business environments to increase effectiveness. Reflecting sector-specific needs these food safety qualifications are required to address new National Occupational Standards.

In line with this demand, the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering has been designed to address the food safety and hygiene needs of the catering sector.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have:

• Attained an accredited qualification that complies with current relevant qualifications
• The ability to apply the basic principles of HACCP
• An understanding of principles of food safety
• The ability to apply the knowledge gained from the course to their work

The qualifications cover the following topics: 

• Legislation
• Food safety and hygiene hazards, HACCP
• Principles of Contamination
• Temperature control
• Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding
• Cooking, hot holding and reheating
• Food handling
• Principles of safe food storage
• Cleaning
• Food premises and equipment

CIEH food safety training is accredited by Ofqual, so you know when choosing CIEH qualifications you are getting the best quality and most comprehensive training relevant to you.

A Certificate in Hospitality is for anyone new to hospitality work.

You're just starting out - you might still be at school (aged 14+) or starting your first hospitality job. You want a good basic understanding of hospitality work, enough to succeed in a job or move on to further study.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have: 

• Attained an accredited qualification that complies with current relevant qualifications. The ability to apply the knowledge gained from the course to their work 
• The ability to apply the knowledge gained from the course to their work 
• A QCF qualification gives you greater flexibility when studying and allows you to transfer credits across qualifications. You will be awarded credits for each unit you complete

You complete two mandatory units:

• Maintenance of a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
• Working effectively as part of a hospitality team

You also choose optional units (usually 3-5) from any of the other Certificates in Hospitality. Example units include:

• Clean windows from the inside
• Collect linen and make beds
• Process information for reception function
• Serve drinks
• Cook vegetables
• Prepare and cook meat/poultry
• Provide a table and tray service
• Provide a trolley service
• Clean and store crockery and cutlery
• Assist in handling mail
• Use a filing system
• Maintain food safety when storing, holding and serving food
• Maintain and deal with payments

Get ahead in your hospitality career - get the leadership and management skills you need for a more senior job with the Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership.

The Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership can help you progress to a more senior role within hospitality. You'll broaden your existing knowledge and gain important leadership and management skills to help you take on more responsibility.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have: 

• Attained an accredited qualification that complies with current relevant qualifications.
• A QCF qualification gives you greater flexibility when studying and allows you to transfer credits across qualifications. You will be awarded credits for each unit you complete.
• The ability to apply the knowledge gained from the course to their work skills to help you take on more responsibility.

This qualification is designed for managers and supervisors and senior hygiene personnel. From food business to trainers, from production managers to hygiene auditors, this qualification meets the food industry’s need for high level practical qualification with external accreditation.

The Level 4 Award expands on the Level 3 Award with the emphasis on management responsibilities. The course aims to equip the participants with the comprehensive knowledge required to ensure that their place of work operates in a hygienic and efficient manner.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have: 

• Attained a nationally recognised Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering, Retail or Manufacturing.
• Improved management and food safety skills
• The ability to interpret the requirements of food safety legislation
• Deliver the CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety (with appropriate training skills)

The qualification covers the following topics:

• Bacteriology
• Food-borne illnesses
• Physical contamination of food
• Food storage, temperature control and preservation
• Design and construction of food premises and equipment
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Pest control
• Personal hygiene
• Training strategies
• Legislation
• Management control techniques

This course is suitable for those already holding a current door supervisors licence who now wish to complete the Physical Intervention unit due to legislative changes.

With a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery you can step up your general cooking standards or become a patisserie specialist. You will develop vital skills in food safety and hygiene as well as teamwork as well as choosing from a range of practical options, anything from cooking shellfish dishes to developing menus.

You can train in a college or learn at work. You might also take these qualifications as part of an Advanced Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have: 

• Attained an accredited qualification that complies with current relevant qualifications.
• A QCF qualification gives you greater flexibility when studying and allows you to transfer credits across qualifications. You will be awarded credits for each unit you complete.
• The ability to apply the knowledge gained from the course to their workplace.