During the course you will learn the basic principles of food safety which can be use throughout the food industry, in local community hubs and at home. You will learn how to store food correctly, cook food and serve at correct temperatures, learn how to be safe in the preparation of food, the importance of personal hygiene, looking after your equipment and surrounding areas, not just in the work place but at home too. We will also cover bad bacteria and how to avoid this.
Course aim
To provide a basic understanding of food safety with a view to applying these principles in the food industry, local community and at home.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- have a basic understanding of preparing food safely and hygienically
- store and serve food at safe temperatures
- have a good understanding about bacteria within the food industry and why it is important to avoid this
- use and look after kitchen equipment within the home and in the work place
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
- You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions
What else do I need to know?
- you will need to bring a pen and note pad with you , so you can take down notes for your information.
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
- This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
- Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
- You could progress to Higher Education courses. Follow link to the PEARL website for information http://pearl.open.ac.uk/
- Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next
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