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Accredited R638 Food Safety for the Person-in-Charge

Course Info

Training provider: Food Safety Matters

Training Type: Online
Location: Nationwide
Cost: R 1500 Per Person
On Demand
Course Duration: 8 hours


Do you or any member of your management team need to do R638-training? Look no further than our accredited eLearning course! Learn the basics of food safety and the minimum hygiene requirements for food premises in SA.

Course Description

Health Regulation 638 section 10(1) states that all people in charge of food handling facilities in South Africa must be trained in food safety and hygiene. Completing this course fulfils this requirement.

HOW IT WORKS

  • This 8-hour eLearning course is video-based and presented on the internet.
  • Attend from anywhere in the country using a cell phone, tablet, laptop or PC.
  • Complete the course in your own time and at your own pace.
  • Receive a verified Certificate on successful completion of the online exam.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • The basics of food safety and hygiene
  • The minimum legal requirements for food hygiene in South Africa, based on Regulation 638
  • How to get a Certificate of Acceptability (COA) from your local municipality
  • Includes lots of practical examples and case studies!

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR

Juliette le Roux has a Masters degree in Food Science. She is an experienced food safety consultant and training facilitator.

ABOUT FOOD SAFETY MATTERS

Food Safety Matters is a Southern African Auditor and Training Authority (SAATCA)-certified R638 training course provider.

Please visit our website at www.foodsafetymatters.co.za to see all the ways in which Food Safety Matters can assist you on your food safety journey.


Course Outcomes

  • Understand what causes food to be unsafe
  • Understand basic food microbiology
  • Understand what causes food poisoning
  • Understand how you can prevent food poisoning
  • Understand the minimum hygiene requirements for food businesses in South Africa, as per Regulation 638, including the requirements for documentation 
  • Understand how to get a Certificate of Acceptability (COA) from your local municipality

Prerequisites

  • Access to a suitable device i.e. a cell phone, tablet, laptop or computer with sound
  • Internet connectivity e.g. Wi-Fi
  • Ability to read and write in English

Who should attend

  • Persons in Charge of food businesses
  • Owners of food businesses
  • Any member of the management team of food businesses
  • Food safety team leaders, team members and supervisors
  • Any person who works in the food industry and wants to have an excellent foundation in food safety

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