Kent Hygiene Solutions Ltd

Kent Hygiene Solutions are a Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC), a Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and a

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) registered training centre and are able to offer the full range of food hygiene and health and safety courses. All our trainers are practicing environmental health professionals with current experience of industry and or enforcement and as such can bring a unique perspective to this type of training.

The titles of courses have changed recently - confusing for those used to basic, intermediate and advanced. The system now begins with level one courses which are equivalent to induction training and are generally 2-3 hours in length, level 2 are the equivalent of the old basic or foundation courses, normally 6 hours long. Level 3 are intermediate standard,1-3 days and level 4 are advanced, 5 days +. Please call if you need further clarification.

We can also offer bespoke training - please call for further information. We can either offer courses run at our own training centres or we can undertake training "on-site" to your requirements.

A few comments about our training: "Fantastic, friendly, informative, articulate, funny - what a great course, have re-learnt lots" (11/09/07 for Ashford Borough Council), "Food Hygiene made interesting!" (15/10/07 Greenfields House), Surprisingly interesting! - very useful too." (15/10/07 Greenfields House), "Very comprehensive & interesting put accross in an easy to understand manner" "Most enjoyable & informative, a well run course" (27/11/07 Ashford BC), "Well delivered" "a pleasant day with a pleasant tutor" "Easy to understand - a very nice man" "Great tutoring" "..... has been extremely kind and friendly" (28/01/08 Swale BC), "Excellent balance between keeping interest with light hearted delivery & informative content." "We had a great tutor who made food safety interesting." "Great course." (11/02/08 Ashford)

Food hygiene training can be fun but it is also a legal requirement and food businesses can be fined for not training their staff, recently a fish and chip shop in Lewisham was fined £2000 plus over £1000 costs for not training it's food handlers.

Food Safety:

These three courses focuses on the information employees require before they start working in a food environment - that is keeping clean and hygienic, keeping work areas clean and reducing contamination. All three courses require a minimum of 3 hours training followed by 15 question multiple choice test.

Price: On site for up to 12 candidates £250 plus £12 per candidate (course book, registration, examination and certificate )

These courses replaced the Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene. Designed for all those working in the food industry and will provide an understanding of the importance of food safety and knowledge of the systems and procedures involved. All three courses require a minimum of 6 hours training followed by a 30 question multiple choice test.

Price: On Site for up to 12 candidates £450 plus £13 per candidate (course book, registration, examination and certificate)

Open courses: £58 per candidate inclusive of course book, registration, examination and certificate (excluding VAT)

New!! CIEH Award in Food Safety Level 2 Refresher training, leading to a new Level 2 certificate in less than two hours - training and exam - RING 01233 811633 for details.

Provides the tools to help caterers grasp the fundamental principles of nutrition. Designed for all those involved in menu planning and will provide a knowledge of the fundamental principles of nutrition. A one day course with a multiple choice test.

Enables managers and supervisors to implement a realistic system of hazard analysis. Designed for managers and supervisors. Provides knowledge of the requirements of current legislation by putting in place workable systems of hazard analysis. A two day course with a case study based assignment.

Price: On site for up to 12 candidates £900 plus £36 per candidate (Book & exam entry)

Helps owners and managers of small- and medium-sized catering and hospitality businesses put in place a documented food safety management system based on HACCP principles.. Invaluable help for businesses attempting to introduce the Food Standards Agency's "Safer Food Better Business" scheme. A one day course with a assessment by a short answer case study.

Price: On site for up to 12 candidates £450 plus £22 per candidate (book & exam entry)

A set of new and completely revised qualifications to replace the Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety: Suitable for managers and supervisors. And will provide knowledge and confidence to implement and supervise others in a food safety management system. A 3 day course with a multiple choice test.

Price: On site for up to 12 candidates £1350 plus £44 per candidate (Book & exam)

Open courses: £340 per candidate inclusive of course book, registration, examination and certificate (excluding VAT). We run this course regularly in Ashford, Kent please see "Book Now" or "News" pages for next date.

NEW! HABC Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering in TWO DAYS Contact us for full details

The replacement for the Advanced Certificate in Food safety this course is for food business owners to trainers, from production managers to hygiene auditors, these sector specific qualifications meet industry's need for a high level practical qualification with external accreditation.

Price On site for up to 12 candidates £3150 plus £60 per candidate (Book & Exam)

Open Courses: £575 per candidate inclusive of exam entry, course book & refreshments (excluding VAT) We run this course regularly in Ashford Kent please see "Book Now" or "News" pages for next date and price.

Health & safety:

Enables employees to contribute to the development of safer manual handling methods and tasks. A one day course with a multiple choice test.

Price: On site for up to 12 candidates £450 plus £7.50 per candidate (exam entry)

Prepares employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances. A half day course with a multiple choice test.

Price: On site for up to 12 candidates £250 plus £7.50 per candidate (Exam entry)

New and completely revised qualification to replace the Foundation Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace. A one day course with a multiple choice test.

Price: On Site for up to 12 candidates £450 plus £12 per candidate (Book and exam entry)

Provides employees with an introduction to hygiene hazards and how to control them. A half day course with multiple choice test.

Price: On site for up to 12 candidates £250 plus £14 per candidate (book & exam entry)

Provides employees with a good understanding and knowledge of health and safety in the health and social care setting. One day or half day depending if hygiene is offered as a separate course with multiple choice test.

Price: On site for up to 12 candidates £450 plus £16.00 per candidate (Book & exam entry)

Examines health and safety from a supervisory perspective. A three day course with multiple choice test.

Price: On site for up to 12 candidates £1350 plus £55.00 per candidate (Book & exam entry)

Enables supervisors and managers to carry out risk assessments. A one day programme with an assignment and self evaluation

Price: On site for up to 12 candidates £450 plus £34.00 per candidate (Book & exam entry)

Enables managers, supervisors and senior safety personnel to manage health and safety in most workplaces. A five day course with two assignments and an examination.

All on site training prices include the services of an professionally qualified trainer (normally environmental health)with experience of working in your industry or enforcement and all materials. It does not include refreshments and where necessary VAT.

For some courses there may be a small charge for travelling and if necessary overnight accomodation.

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