introduction to allergens training
Allergy training course is designed to provide food handlers, or those with responsibility for managing food handlers, with an awareness around the controls and legal responsibilities when it comes to the 14 regulated allergens. Food businesses have a legal responsibility to ensure that the food they manufacture, produce, sell or serve is safe for the consumer to eat. This food allergen elearning course is for food handlers and is accredited by Allergy UK and meets all entry requirements for recognition on their Allergy Aware Scheme. Food allergies and intolerances are at the top of many food businesses watch lists and yet it seems the latest high-profile allergen cases are never far from 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. From production and manufacturing through to the sale and serving of food, the food allergens elearning course will provide an awareness of best practice when it comes to allergens and their control. Enrol today for access to this Allergy Awareness training online, no prior knowledge is necessary. On successful completion you can download your food allergy training certificate.
Course Content Introduction to Allergen Training Course:-
- Introduction to food allergens
- Allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease
- Symptoms of allergic reactions and how to respond
- Allergens legislation and Food labelling requirements and the fourteen regulated allergens
- Managing allergens from purchase to service
- Providing necessary allergen information to customers
Course duration of this Allergen Training Course
This allergy training course will typically take 2 to 3 hours to complete, however as this allergy training is online, learners can complete each module at a time and pace to suit them with this elearning course.
How is this food allergen elearning course assessed?Â
Allergen training online is assessed by multiple-choice questions at the end of the course. Learners must score 100% in order to pass. If the learner does not achieve 100% first time, they will be taken back to review the module with which they have struggled. You can then retry the multiple-choice questions as many times as necessary to pass the course.
Please note: this course does not provide a qualification itself but does meet mandatory training requirements. If you wish to achieve a recognised allergen qualification you must sit an exam with a recognised training provider (you can still use the e-learning as the knowledge element of the training). You will receive an electronic copy of your food allergy training certificate immediately on completion of the course with this awareness training course.
Accessibility Food Allergen Elearning
This course features a full audio voiceover, a glossary of terms and a transcript for users that are hard of hearing.
Accreditation on your Food Allergen Training Certificate