Course structure:

This course is based on the Dubai Municipality requirements for Level 3 PIC training

The PIC Level 3 course syllabus is as follows:

Introduction to Food Safety

*		Food Hazards
*		Sources of Bacteria
*		Bacterial Growth
*		Types of Food Borne Disease
*		Pathogenic Bacteria
*		Low Temperature Pathogens
*		Spores and Toxins

Good Hygiene Practice

*		Hand Washing
*		Operational Hygiene
*		Personal Hygiene
*		Fitness for Work
*		Cleaning
*		Maintenance
*		Pest Control
*		Waste Management

Food Safety Operations

*		Purchasing
*		Delivery and Transportation
*		Traceability
*		Storage and Stock Control
*		Preparing High Risk Foods
*		Cooking, Hot-holding and Re-heating
*		Cooling, Cold Storage and Display
*		Freezing and Defrosting
*		Labeling

Food Safety Management

*		Food Safety Management Systems
*		HACCP
*		Documentation
*		Record Keeping
*		Review and Internal Audit
*		Staff Training

Food Safety Regulations

*		Dubai Legislative Requirements
*		Food Safety Inspection
*		Dealing with Non-conformities
*		Dealing with Food Safety Complaints

Assessment type:

Multiple-choice objective question examination

Pass mark:

40 out of 60 (merit: 50 out of 60)

Award validity:

Five years

Ongoing requirements:

Successful candidates will need to take a refresher qualification after three years

 

Course Duration: 18 guided learning hours (excluding examination)

Approved By:

Ministry of Health, Dubai Ports, Customs & JAFZA-EHS, DCA, Dubai Municipality, Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs, Abu Dhabi Municipality , Knowledge & Human Development Authority, Dubai Central Ambulance Authority, Dubai Health Authority

Members:

IOSH - IEMA - BBG - FOFATO

Accredited By:

NEBOSH - IOSH - CITB - CIEH - FAI - TSI

Training Centre:

National Examination Board of Occupational Safety & Health - UK (NEBOSH) Chartered Institute of Environmental Health - UK (CIEH) Institution of Occupational Safety & Health -UK (IOSH) First Aid International-UK (FAI) Construction Skills - UK (CITB) TSI Quality Services