Entry requirements
Previous knowledge or experience would be of benefit but is not essential.
Why take this course?
If you are an individual looking for a food safety and hygiene course to benefit your career, or an employer looking for an online training course to upskill staff members and comply with the law, then this short course is ideal.
You will cover the legal elements of food safety preparation and the procedures that can be used to demonstrate good practice when preparing food, to ensure high levels of food safety are achieved.
What you will experience
Course content:
- Health issues relating to food
- Legal requirements
- Symptoms of food poisoning
- Principles of food contamination and prevention techniques
- Basic food hygiene
- Restrictions for handling food after an illness
- Importance of time and temperature when preparing food.
- Protective clothing
- Safety management
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
What you will need
Students must have access to a computer with a broadband internet connection.
Student Stories
Stuart Ferguson
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
Advanced Professional Cookery
“It’s amazing to think that my first full-time position out of College is at a Michelin-starred restaurant. I’d recommend the professional cookery courses at NESCol to anyone keen to get into the industry. “
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Mercy Brown
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
HND Events Management
“I’m so proud to have achieved my HND and come so far on my journey to achieving my degree. There is no age limit to education and achieving your dreams. If anyone else is thinking about returning to education, I would tell them to go for it!”
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Sara Giudici
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
Professional Cookery & Advanced Professional Cookery
“I would definitely recommend studying professional cookery at NESCol to anyone interested in hospitality or catering. I may soon be looking for a part-time employee who is in their final year of studying at college so we could end up working together!”
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June Jaffrey
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
HND Events Management
“Coming back to College has given me a great sense of achievement, I feel like I’ve been using my brain again! I met a lovely bunch of people there and got on well with everyone, including the younger students in the class.”
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Lucy Gordon
Professional Cookery, Hospitality & Events Management
“The lecturers are what makes the course so special. They have an abundance of industry experience allowing them to share skills and knowledge while always making lessons enjoyable. I am gutted that my time at the College has come to an end, however I am delighted to have secured my dream job at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie in Gleneagles.”
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Applications
North East Scotland College offers hundreds of courses each year, apply for one now.
Online
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Starts Flexible start date
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Ends 31 Jul 2026
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Course Code C00701
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Fees £35.00
Alternatively, you can complete a distance learning application form and send it to us.
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