Course Duration

5 days plus examination

About the Course

The RIPH Advanced Food Certificate course differs from the CIEH version in that assessment is by the more traditional method of two examination papers with essay style questions. The content of the course is, however, largely the same.

This Level 3 qualification is designed principally for those who are senior staff and managers of food handlers in a food business. The Outcomes have been designed to ensure that supervisors and potential managers are aware that, in addition to traditional hygienic practices, they should seek to identify and prevent food safety hazards at all stages in food production, preparation and service, thus enabling them, and the staff they manage, to operate in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner.

The aim of this qualification is to provide an in-depth knowledge and understanding of food safety and the application of food safety management systems.

This qualification provides supervisors and managers of food handlers with an advanced knowledge and understanding of how to manage food safety within a food business, how to control hazards and the legal responsibilities of food businesses. It emphasises a pre-emptive HACCP approach to food safety management and meeting legal obligations.

Exam Format

Assessment for the RIPH Advanced Certificate in Food Safety is by two examination papers:

(Paper 1: 2 hours, Paper 2: 90 mins).