MQF/EQF LEVEL 4 AWARD IN
Food Safety and Hygiene
About this course
The intent of this module is to highlight the importance of food safety and the adoption of best working practices for the prevention of food poisoning and other food-related illnesses. Participants will also be introduced to the implementation of food safety management systems based on HACCP principles.
Course Information
| Course Title | Food Safety and Hygiene |
| Course Type | Award |
| Qualification Framework Level | MQF/EQF Level 4 |
| Programme Duration | 1 Months (Full-Time) |
| Placement Hours | 4 Hours |
| Mode of Attendance | Part Time |
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face Lectures |
| Total ECTS Credits | 3 ECTS |
| Course Language | English |
| Location | Triq il-Għadam, Birkirkara, CBD 1060, Malta |
- Course Title
- Course Type
- National Qualification Framework Level
- Programme Duration
- Placement Hours
- Mode of Attendance
- Mode of Delivery
- Total ECTS Credits
- Course Language
- Location
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Award
- MQF Level 4
- 1 Month (Full-Time)
- 4 Hours
- Full-Time
- Face-to-Face Lectures
- 3 ECTS
- English
- Zebbug, Malta
- Aged 16+ upon entry of course
- Communicate using oral and written English
- Minimum school leaving certificate
- Clean Police Conduct
- Copy of ID card or Passport
Total Tuition Fees: Euro 100
For information about funding schemes click here.
Learning Outcomes for Knowledge obtained at the end of the programme:
The learner will be able to:
- Store, prepare, cook, and serve food safely
- Identify microbiological, physical, chemical, and allergenic hazards and control practice to prevent food contamination
- Maintain personal hygiene and refrain to show up for work if unwell
There is only one module in this course which will highlight the importance of food safety and the adoption of best working practices for the prevention of food poisoning and other food related illnesses.
Learning Hours:
- Contact hours: 15
- Supervised placement hours: 4
- Self-study hours: 42
- Assessment hours: 14
Ongoing
TO BE ANNOUNCED
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- Staff mentors
- Care supervisor
- Care coordinator
- Nursing assistants
- Non-care administrative roles
- Support worker
- Nursing home assistant
- Senior care worker
- Team leader
- Independent living advisor
- Aged care worker
- Nurse practitioner
Age Group: 16+
Existing professionals or newbies who may want to further their career in elderly care/sector can amplify their skills and knowledge of this topic with our accredited short course in Food Safety and Hygiene Award, and it could make all the difference in escalating your career path.
This Course will be assessed through the submission of:
- Multiple Choice Exam (75%)
- Portfolio of Activities (25%)
This course is accredited and licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).
The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) is responsible for fostering the development and achievement of excellence in Further and Higher education in Malta through effective licensing, accreditation, quality assurance, research, and recognition of programmes of study, established under the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF)
Licence Number: 2019-010
