Training Programmes

Primary Food Safety                          1 Day Course + Exam              EHOA Accredited

This course is aimed at all personnel involved in the catering, retail or food manufacturing environment, suppliers of raw materials and contractors to the food industry. No prior learner knowledge of food safety is required. This course focuses on the requirements of the Regulation (EC) 852/2004 Hygiene of Foodstuffs Regulations and FSAI Training Level 2. The aim of this course is to provide staff with adequate training in the basic principles of food hygiene.
Successful Participants will receive “A certificate from the Environmental Health Officers Association” The Certificate is valid for 5 years, refresher training is advised after 5 years.

For more details, please see the Environmental Health Officers’ Association website for more information.

Introduction to HACCP                       1 Day Course

The aim of this training programme is to give participants an understanding the principles of HACCP and how they may be applied to food safety. Participants will receive “A certificate of attendance” from St. Angela’s Food Technology Centre, Sligo.

Participants will receive “A certificate of attendance” from St. Angela’s Food Technology Centre, Sligo.

Food Labelling Workshop                   ½ Day Workshop

This workshop walks participants through the compulsory legal labeling required for pre-packaged foodstuffs. Nutritional and Health Claims are also covered in this course. Practical examples are given and Participants can avail of a follow up one to one mentoring session focusing on their individual products.

Participants will receive “A certificate of attendance” from St. Angela’s Food Technology Centre, Sligo.

Introduction to Sensory Analysis       ½ Day Workshop

This workshop gives participants an understanding of the Science behind the Senses and gives Participants guidance on how they can apply Sensory Analysis Techniques to their own business. The workshop includes several taste panels to assess various attributes associated with each of the Senses.

Participants will receive “A certificate of attendance” from St. Angela’s Food Technology Centre, Sligo.

Courses are delivered on St Angela’s College Campus. Courses can be delivered in company or locally subject to sufficient numbers. For more details on any of the courses listed please contact The Food Technology Centre on 071 9150734 or email: info@thefoodtechnologycentre.ie