Introduction to Food Handling and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

On-demand Training Course

Introduction to Food Handling and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Level Understanding Duration 5 hours

Available to book: On-demand elearning £395 + VAT Book now

This course has been developed for food handlers and other staff in food manufacturing who need to understand the principles of food hygiene and safety.

The course covers the importance of food safety, hazards present in food, and how these hazards can be controlled effectively. The course has been written by food safety auditors and trainers, and can be accessed on-demand by learners.

On-demand - training that’s even more flexible

BSI’s on-demand courses are market-leading and available 24/7. Developed by top subject matter experts, they contain the same high-quality content you will find in our tutor-led training, but with the added benefit of being able to learn at your own pace and at any time.

How will you benefit?

After completing the course, learners will be able to:

Access your training at a time and location convenient to you
Interactive learning through activities and quizzes
On successful completion of the assessment, download your digital certificate immediately

After completing the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain why food safety is important
- Describe the causes of foodborne illnesses
- List the different types of food safety hazards
- Explain how to behave and dress correctly when working with food
- Describe why and how temperature control is an important hazard control
- Identify the workflow and design of a safe food storage and processing environment
- Explain the principles of good stock management
- Describe how to avoid cross contamination in food processing
- Explain the principles of effective cleaning and pest management
- Describe the elements of a food safety management system
This course is ideal for those who are new to the food industry or to food safety, in food production roles, or other roles where a good basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene is important.

Job roles could include:
- Production and operations
- Engineering
- Purchasing and supply
- Distribution
- Senior management (non-food)
- Office and HR teams
On successful completion of the exam, you’ll be awarded an internationally respected BSI Training Academy certificate.

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