Cait Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 That's who we use. It's not a bit stressful, you can do it in your own time
HappyMaz Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 there's always this educare How long does it take to do Cait? Am trying to weigh up the cost of paying the staff member to attend a free training course (albeit on a Saturday) and paying the staff member to do the course at home! Maz
HappyMaz Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 Legal Requirement"Those responsible for the preparation and handling of food must be competent to do so" Our Early Years team recommend the lead person (ie owner/manager) does the training and then cascades this down to those who prepare snack to ensure they are competent. The Legal Requirement doesn't actually state that everyone must receive official training, just that the registered person makes sure they have the skills and are competent to do so. I think its a case of interpretation, really. Maz
Cait Posted April 16, 2009 Posted April 16, 2009 there's 4 units (I think 4?) and multiple choice questions for each unit, so it kind of takes as long as she wants really!
Guest Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 was beginning to worry then happy maz but that is exactly how we went about it
Guest Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 I ordered the disc yesterday- i got an email with the link today and cd is in the post. I completed the test this afternoon took me an hour - I passed and printed off my certificate straight away. Cost £49.99 Took about an hour and now my other staff can do it in their own time
HappyMaz Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 I completed the test this afternoon took me an hour - I passed and printed off my certificate straight away.Cost £49.99 Took about an hour and now my other staff can do it in their own time So cheaper to go on the course then (from the setting's point of view anyway). Or does the £49.99 mean that the whole staff team can do it? My brain has officially turned to mush! Maz
Guest Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 Yes we have a disc for the setting and all the staff can do it - so I think its cheaper and def more convinient
HappyMaz Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 Yes we have a disc for the setting and all the staff can do it - so I think its cheaper and def more convinient And is there an expiry date? This would definitely be cheaper and every new staff member could do it as part of their induction! Result! Maz
Guest Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 Im not sure - I will check the info that comes with the cd. It did say that they regularly update their training materials.
sunnyday Posted April 18, 2009 Posted April 18, 2009 I ordered the disc yesterday- i got an email with the link today and cd is in the post.I completed the test this afternoon took me an hour - I passed and printed off my certificate straight away. Cost £49.99 Took about an hour and now my other staff can do it in their own time Excellent! It would seem that this is the way forward with this then. Sunnyday
Guest Posted April 18, 2009 Posted April 18, 2009 I have the same disk and I am under the impression that there is no expiry date for using it. As everyone has said it certainly seems to be the way forwrd with regards to cost and time efficiency.
HappyMaz Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 That's who we use. It's not a bit stressful, you can do it in your own time Cait - I've just received an email from a company offering online food hygiene courses (as well as lots of others). They also allow you to view a sample of their courses (you need to give your contact details before you can access it). I was wondering how the course compares to the educare one...? Here's a link to their home page - they also offer e-learning courses on manual handling for childcare workers too! Maz
Guest Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Just found the foodstandards guide here: http://www.food.gov.uk/foodindustry/regula...b/sfbbcaterers/ looks quite useful
Cait Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Cait - I've just received an email from a company offering online food hygiene courses (as well as lots of others). They also allow you to view a sample of their courses (you need to give your contact details before you can access it). I was wondering how the course compares to the educare one...? Here's a link to their home page - they also offer e-learning courses on manual handling for childcare workers too! Maz The food one looks quite good, it seems to cover all the same things but with a site licence it's cheaper. I think we were paying that per person with educare
HappyMaz Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 The food one looks quite good, it seems to cover all the same things but with a site licence it's cheaper. I think we were paying that per person with educare Is the educare one as gimmicky though? I kept expecting that chef to start speaking to me with a Swedish accent like the Muppet Show!
Cait Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Is the educare one as gimmicky though? I kept expecting that chef to start speaking to me with a Swedish accent like the Muppet Show! No, educare one seems dead serious in comparison, definitely no 'hurdy heedy'
Guest Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 After my last post, and checking out all the requirements, just read that after washing up plates and cups etc we are required to: "Leave to air dry, or dry with a clean disposable cloth." Does that mean the tea towels are banned?
Guest Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 The one you have posted a link to has been given the seal of approval by our Food Safety Team at the LA. We have used it for 2/3 staff so far and they all said it was quick and simple to use.
HappyMaz Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 The one you have posted a link to has been given the seal of approval by our Food Safety Team at the LA. We have used it for 2/3 staff so far and they all said it was quick and simple to use. Which link, holly35: the educare one or the Learn HQ one? Maz
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