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Introduction to Allergens

Introduction to Allergens

£21.00Price
Excluding VAT
Course description
Please see course description for a full pricelist. Introduction to Allergens e-learning course has been approved by Allergy UK as meeting the standards required to become a part of the Allergy Aware Scheme. Food allergies and intolerances are at the top of many food businesses watch lists, and yet high-profile allergen cases are never far from the news headlines. It is important that anyone working in the food industry is aware of allergens, and the steps that should be taken to effectively manage and control the risk of allergens.
 
Course prices
If you need more than 9 or you have ongoing training needs, please request a quote via Online Quote Form. 
 
The Course
This course is an ideal introduction to allergens, whether for experienced food handlers and supervisors or people new to working in an environment where food is stored, prepared, cooked or handled.
The course does not provide a qualification itself; however, the course does meet the required standard to become part of the Allergy Aware Scheme.
The content of the course can contribute towards the knowledge and understanding required to go on to achieve a Level 2 Allergen (RQF) Qualification.
 
Areas Covered
  • Introduction to food allergens
  • Allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease
  • Symptoms of allergic reactions and how to respond
  • Allergens legislation
  • Food labelling requirements
  • The 14 regulated allergens
  • ‘Free from’ claims
  • Managing allergens from purchase to service
  • Providing allergen information to customers
 
Who Is It Aimed At?
Ideal for employee inductions and any worker who has any responsibility for storing, preparing, cooking or serving food.
The course can also be used as part of the on-programme element of the new apprenticeship standards, supporting the knowledge, skills and behaviours apprentices need to effectively integrate into the workplace. 
 
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge needed
 
Typical Duration
1 – 2 hours
 
How does it work?
Learners are given log in details and simply they can log on to the Learning Management System (LMS) and work their way through the course, along with scenarios relevant to their area of learning. Assessment is carried out on the completion of each module via a series of multiple-choice questions.
 
Certification
Learners will receive a Highfield e-learning completion certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course.
 
Why Choose Highfield E-learning?
Highfield E-learning makes the most complex of subjects easier to digest through media and content-rich exercises that motivate and engage learners. All of our e-learning uses interactive exercises and gaming combined with media-rich content, interactive scenarios, and relevant photography and illustrations. Content is provided by industry-leading experts. What that means for your learners is stimulating and engaging content they’ll respond to and, most importantly, remember.
Key elements of our e-learning courses are:
  • interactive exercises/gaming
  • media-rich content
  • interactive 3D scenarios
  • content provided by market leading experts
  • relevant photography and illustrations
  • multi-generational content and style
 
How to Purchase
Upon making a purchase online, we will send all necessary information for you to complete your training online.
 
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us 020 33758565.
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