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Post by Pauline on Apr 2, 2007 15:13:33 GMT
It is the level 2 course that Lana mentioned, it is annually quality checked by the Royal Institute of Public Health for use as a self-study training course fulfilling the syllabus of the Level 2 Award in Food Safety (formerly known as Foundation or Basic Food Hygiene at Level 1). I fully expected this to be quite hard and had intended to do it over two days. But once I had started I decided to continue while it was all fresh in my mind. You go through various training sections which cover things from types and causes of contamination, safe storage, cleaning and disinfection, temperature control, hazard analysis. It took me two hours of gentle studying and there are small multiple choice tests along the way to help you see if you have taken it in. You must complete all the training before you can continue to the test. You can save it and go back as often as you like, spread it over several days if you wish, you can even go back over the training if you want. At the end there is a 30 question multiply choice test which you can take up to 2 hours over (it took me about 15 minutes) you need to gain 75% (I got 93%) if you don't get 75 then you can go back into the training and take the test again at a later time until you pass. Most are just common sense. When you have passed the test the certificate will be posted to you within 10 days. Really enjoyed doing it, learnt some interesting things and am now going to clean my kitchen again  They will only work on PC, not Apple Mac computers, although they are working to change that. Find out more here: Food Hygiene Course |
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Post by banana on Apr 2, 2007 21:42:48 GMT
Well my advice to everyone then would be to do it the way Pauline has!! Do not put yourselves through 7 hours of this course when it is available on the net!!
I suppose depending on what area you are in you may get it funded if you go on the course through you local council so maybe better off out our area doesnt get any funding so I know in three years time I will definately be going on the net. £25 is a small price to pay for my sanity!! hee hee
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Post by rainbowmum on Apr 3, 2007 8:41:18 GMT
I am definately going to sign up to this - our local learning centre was doing one for nearly £60! Wil sign up later!  Sharon |
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Post by Pauline on Apr 3, 2007 10:21:54 GMT
That will be a big saving Sharon, spend it wisely  |
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Post by Pauline on Apr 4, 2007 8:20:48 GMT
Well they said the certificate would arrive within 10 days and it arrive today - just two days after doing the course. It's very nice, another for the folder! |
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Post by banana on Apr 4, 2007 8:27:22 GMT
I've been told it will be three weeks for mine - the online course just gets better and better by the sounds of it!!
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Post by rainbowmum on Apr 4, 2007 22:43:07 GMT
Woohoo I passed - 93.33% Got 2 of the 30 questions wrong & one of those was because I didn't read the answers through properly! Thanks so much for recommending this course, I feel really brainy now! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Pauline on Apr 5, 2007 7:38:54 GMT
Well done! That's what I got. I got two questions wrong too and like you say it was more down to not just thinking carefully before answering rather than being totally wrong! Congratulations |
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Post by banana on Apr 5, 2007 7:51:09 GMT
well done!! ;D
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Post by angeldelight on Apr 5, 2007 7:51:26 GMT
Well done that is great
I think I might do this in the next few days if I can get a spare moment but what worries me is I am really really hopless when it comes to exams or tests my mind just goes blank
I will prob get one right haha
Angel xx
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Post by Pauline on Apr 5, 2007 8:14:23 GMT
Don't worry Angel, trust me you won't have any problems, there is no pressure and with multiple choice questions you always have a clue anyway - it's got to be one of them!!
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Post by janet on Apr 7, 2007 22:55:23 GMT
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Post by Pauline on Apr 8, 2007 16:36:22 GMT
Well done Janet  |
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Post by mum2precious4 on Apr 9, 2007 18:44:38 GMT
Well done to you all.
Think i might sign up for this course, I love cooking and baking with my kids so think it would be really good to have.
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Post by smartypants on Apr 24, 2007 11:23:03 GMT
I will sign up when i have a few hours to spare!! OR if i can get on the comp at the weekend ;D
I have just had the local council round yesterday to look at my kitchen and ask me a few questions, but he didnt say i had to do a course??
I will do it anyway for piece of mind and OFSTED of course lol...
Thanks for that ;D
Kate
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Post by son77 on Jun 29, 2007 16:22:10 GMT
Just completed this course. How easy is that, better than it taking up hours of your time on a sat. Didn't take me long at all & I only got 1 question wrong. Just wait for my certificate now to add to the others.
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Post by Pauline on Jun 29, 2007 20:08:43 GMT
Well done! I agree, easy peasy isn't it!
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Post by snowqueen on Jul 31, 2007 8:51:57 GMT
Ooo i think i'll sign up for this course, even though im not registered yet, it will come in handy for anything i suppose;)
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Post by Pauline on Jul 31, 2007 11:59:46 GMT
Hi Yes it's good even for just your own use, it certainly got me thinking about food storage and hygiene. Let us know what you think to it when you've done it |
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Post by snowqueen on Jul 31, 2007 16:58:06 GMT
Thanks ...well i completed it and my passmark was 86.67% and should get my certificate within 10 days.
This is definatly recongnised for oftsed??? lol after me doing it
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Post by Pauline on Aug 1, 2007 6:29:52 GMT
Hi Well done! Yes it's a recognised qualification and Ofsted will be happy to see that you are doing training that is not compulsory. |
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Post by angeldelight on Aug 1, 2007 6:38:03 GMT
I keep meaning to do this thanks for bringing it up again
I will try and do it when I get some spare time - whenever that is ha
Angel xx
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Post by emmylou on Aug 1, 2007 8:00:28 GMT
Did this course last night. It's great!!!!!!!!!
I managed to do the whole thing and the test in about 2 hours. It's very easy to understand and the actual test takes no more than about 10 minutes. You have a little mini quiz at the end of each section to check if you have remembered the information.
It is so much easier than sitting a whole day on a course, and at least you can do it in your own time!
Thank you so much for this link. I passed with 90% and the certificate is on its way!!!!!!!!! ;D
Emmylou x
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Post by Pauline on Aug 1, 2007 15:17:57 GMT
Well done emmylou. I agree it's much nicer than having to givde up a Saturday to do it! Angel - you won't regret doing it when you get the time |
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Post by snowqueen on Aug 1, 2007 16:04:00 GMT
Hi Well done! Yes it's a recognised qualification and Ofsted will be happy to see that you are doing training that is not compulsory. Thanks for the advice snowqueen |
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Post by lorraine2767 on Aug 1, 2007 18:44:04 GMT
Hi
Going to try and do this over the next few days something for Ofsted when they come.
Lorraine xx
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Post by Wiggly on Aug 1, 2007 22:16:33 GMT
HI All
Been offline tonight as I've been doing the food hygiene course. I got 90% so I'm well chuffed and looking forward to my certificate.
Thanks
Susan
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Post by Pauline on Aug 2, 2007 6:20:56 GMT
Well done Susan! |
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Post by Wiggly on Aug 8, 2007 16:32:25 GMT
Pauline
Can I put this course down as expenses or is it out of my own pocket. Still can't get my head around what you can/can't claim.
Thanks
Susan
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Post by tasha on Aug 8, 2007 16:37:32 GMT
Yes - everything you spend money on for childminding- you can log into your accounts book. Did mine about a month 1/2 ago - 100% achieved! Certificate arrived 2 days later! V. impressed. Thanks for recommending it Pauline. Tasha |
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