REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene @ SCQF Level 5

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Introduction

This course is aimed at all food handlers and is recommended by the local Environmental Health Department. This course is a SCQF Level 5

Course code

SFHE

Location

Dumfries and Stranraer Campus

Duration

1 Day

Price

£85.00

Availability

Location: Dumfries
Delivery – 06 Oct 2025 09:00

Location: Stranraer
Delivery – 12 Nov 2025 09:00

Location: Dumfries
Delivery – 29 Jan 2026 09:00
Delivery – 18 Mar 2026 09:00
Delivery – 10 Jun 2026 09:00

Course Content

  • An Introduction to Food Hygiene
  • Bacteria and their Characteristics
  • The Incidence of Food Poisoning
  • Personal Hygiene and Working Habits of the Food Handler
  • HACCP
  • The Working Environment
  • Cleaning Practices
  • Common Food Pests
  • Food Safety Legislation

Course Syllabus

Assessments

Candidates will be assessed using a 30 question multiple-choice paper and are required to achieve 60% to pass.

Please note that any exam resits will incur an additional fee. Details regarding the resit fee and payment process will be provided when scheduling the resit.

Progression

REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene | Dumfries & Galloway College (dumgal.ac.uk)

REHIS Elementary Certificate in HACCP for Food Manufacturers | Dumfries & Galloway College (dumgal.ac.uk)

Course Contact Details

If you would like more information or to reserve a place on a course, please get in touch.

Telephone: 01387 734199
E-mail:shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk

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