Does the Healthy Distance Online Basic Food Hygiene Training Course satisfy
the law?
The UK and European
Food Hygiene Regulations require all food handlers to be supervised and
instructed and/or trained in food hygiene matters. The Healthy Distance
Online Basic Food Hygiene Course fully meets these legal requirements.
Is a distance- learning
course really legal for food handlers?
This is a question that has sometimes been raised by clients. It certainly
is! In fact several of the officially approved Industry Guides to Good Hygiene
Practice refer specifically to distance learning as a suitable method of
food hygiene training.
Will the local environmental
health officer accept the Healthy Distance Course?
The course meets the legal requirements and has been used by food businesses
across the United Kingdom for over five years, without difficulty. Healthy
Distance Limited is a registered training centre of the Chartered Institute
of Environmental Health and is on a number of local authority lists of companies
who offer food hygiene training.
Has the training
material used in the course been assessed by an independent organisation?
Yes, the course training material has been awarded the Certificate of Quality
and Merit by the Royal Institute of Public Health.
Is a certificate
awarded at the end of the course?
Yes, if the final test is completed with 20 or more correct answers out
of 30 then a certificate can be printed off to confirm the successful completion
of the course (Sample Certificate)
How long will it
take to complete the course?
In a classroom it would take about 6 hours to complete the course. But one
of the advantages of an online course is that a person can study at their
own pace. How long it actually takes will depend on your existing knowledge.
If you already have a good understanding of food hygiene you are likely
to complete the course quickly - if not it will take longer. We have had
students who have completed the course in 2 hours whilst others have taken
well over the 6 hours to finish.
Is there a time limit
on the course?
No, once you have enrolled you can take as long as you like.