This course givies a qualification to food handlers by the Royal Environmental Institute of Scotland which is nationally recognised by all sectors of the food industry. Delegates are given six hours of tuition and must successfully complete a multiple choice question paper on the day to achieve the certificate.

The course covers:

 Bacteria and how it affects food

Food pests and their control

Cleaning practices

Hygiene and habits of food handlers

Hygiene in the preparation, cooking and storage of food and current food legislation.

How do I join?

We operate a waiting list system for this type of course. To book a place on it, contact Admissions, The NHC-Thurso on 01847 889250 or info@northhighland.ac.uk. If a course is not scheduled to be held in the near future, we will hold your name on the list until we have sufficient to run the course.

Note that it is possible to use a current Individual Learning Account (ILA200) to pay for this course. Further information on ILAs can be found on their website, www.ilascotland.org.uk  or by telephoning 0808 100 1090.