Want to get ahead in a career in catering - Get Qualified with Action Training

If you are thinking of a career in catering and want to set yourself ahead of other candidates in this ever competitive market then why not enrol on a food hygiene course with Action Training.

It is essential to hold a food hygiene qualification in any catering or food handling role, therefore to stand you in great stead you can ensure that you have these qualifications before applying for a new role.

We offer a number of food hygiene level one and two and food safety level one and two courses across our training centres.

The Level one awards in food safety can be taken for retail, manufacturing and catering. More information can be found on our website here. These courses are suitable for beginners in food safety and last for three years with a valid qualification and certificate provided on completion.



The level two awards are also covering retail, catering and manufacturing, this course also lasts for three years and provides a certified qualification. More information and how to book can be viewed here.

Safety Courses - PassPoint Training

Being able to keep yourself and others safe in the workplace is of great importance. Whether it is making sure the lead for the kettle is hanging over the worktop or helping a choking colleague, knowing what to do is extremely important. PassPoint Training LTD offer training in a range of areas including health and safety, food safety and first aid.

In the next couple of week PassPoint are putting on a variety of courses.
They are doing a Level 2 Health and Safety in the workplace course. This course is aimed at all employees who are already in work or are preparing to start or return to work after a break. This qualification aims to teach all learners that health and safety is the responsibility of everyone within a business, its contractors, visitors and suppliers. It covers the following areas and costs £70,
• Legal Responsibilities
• Hazard & Risks
• Hierarchy of Control
• Risk Assessments
• Accidents
• Slips, Trips and Falls
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Fire, Electricity, Manual Handling, Working at Height
• Work Equipment, Workplace & Welfare, Safety Signs
• COSHH, First Aid, Display Screen Equipment

They are also doing  a Level 2 Food Safety course. This course is for anyone who handles food, teaching them that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, cooking service and handling of food. The subjects covered are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to ensure good practice and the production of safe food. It covers the following areas and costs £70,
• Food Poisoning & Microbiological Hazards
• Hazards & Controls
• Cross-Contamination
• HACCP – from Purchase to Service
• Food Spoilage
• Food Handling Practices
• Food Labelling
• Temperature Controls
• Legal Responsibilities
• Food Safety Enforcements
• Due Diligence
• Food Handlers
• Personal Hygiene
• PPE
• Food Premises & Equipment
• Cleaning & Disinfection
• Pests

Finally they are also doing a Level 3 First Aid in the workplace. This is a re-qualification and the learners must already hold a Level 3 First Aid in the workplace certificate. This is a 2 day course and is designed for anyone wanting to become an accredited first aider. It covers these areas of first aid and costs £120,

• Roles & Responsibilities of a First Aider
• First Aid Kits
• Scene Safety Assessment
• Barrier Use
• Primary Assessment
• Recovery Position
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on Adult
• Defibrillation & AED’s
• Choking Adult
• Serious Bleeding Management
• Shock Management
• Secondary Assessment
• Bandaging & Wounds
• Bones, Joints & Muscles Injuries
• Seizures & Epilepsy
• Diabetes
• Anaphylaxis
• Effects of Heat & Cold
• Heart Attack & Strokes
• Minor Injuries (including burns & scalds, cuts & bruises, splinters)
• Scenario Practice – Using fake wounds and role play techniques

Or for to see other courses PassPoint are running, look at their calender. They run their courses at their training centre in Lancashire. To avoid disappointment, book your place now.

Food Safety through Surface Disinfection Systems

Within the food industry it is crucial that food hygiene and safety standards are always met and achieved, otherwise health risks in staff and customers could arise and also food spoilage.

Health issues in people and food spoilage is caused by the build up of microorganisms such as bacteria, mould, yeast and viruses which are passed through the air by air conditioning and refrigeration systems. You also find, typically in the food industry, conveyor belts, surfaces, filling machines, foil and plastic lids become contaminated with microorganisms.

Surface disinfection systems offer the perfect solution to prevent and reduce the build up of microorganisms on all the above surfaces and equipment by providing effective disinfection through intensive radiation with UV-C. UV-C technology can effectively destroy 99.9% of bacteria.

Below are the different surface disinfection systems from Advanced Air Hygiene, who provide their air hygiene solutions to all industries across the UK and Internationally.

Surface Disinfection Systems 

SurTech Surface Disinfection System 

Provides effective hygiene and disinfection to through UV-C radiation for conveyor belts and cutting belts within the food industry. For more information please click here. 

UV-C Compact Luminare Surface Disinfection System 

The UV-C compact fixture has been designed to provide excellent disinfection to small areas and spaces through UV-C compact emitters. For more information please click here.

UV-C Moisture Proof Luminare Surface Disinfection System

The UV-C moisture-proof fixture, which complies with protection class IP 65, has been specially developed for use in particularly damp and dusty environments. For more information please click here. 

IP 65 UV-C Compact Lamp

The IP 65 UV-C compact lamp provides highly effective protection from dust and water through UV-C compact emitters. For more information please click here. 

Knife Sterilizers 

UV-C sterilizer for knives uses germicidal UV-C rays which destroys up to 99.9 % of microorganisms including bacteria and viruses. For more information please click here. 

All surface disinfection systems displayed are from Advanced Air Hygiene who also specialise in air disinfection systems, water disinfection systems, exhaust air purification systems and power check for all types of industries. 

Please visit www.aahygiene.com for more.