Even before agreement on FSA action on the recommendations from the 2009 Pennington Report on the e coli outbreak in South Wales, there was much evidence in the field that Environmental Health Officers are seeking greater understanding of HACCP by food operatives.

Scottish Meat Training (SMT) has a Distance Learning Course available that leads to a The Foundation Certificate in HACCP. This will entail candidates studying a 36 page handbook and then when ready, sitting a 30 minute exam in their workplace. The Royal Society of Public Health exam is in multiple choice format with 20 questions to be answered.

Foundation Certificate in HACCP - Level 2 The Foundation Certificate in HACCP is appropriate for all persons employed in food and food related businesses who need to have an understanding of HACCP. It is particularly useful for those involved in the implementation and maintenance of HACCP and individuals who are, or intend to become, members of HACCP teams.

Cost of the Foundation Certificate HACCP Distance Learning is £60 with a 25% discount for SFMTA members.
Contact Claire on 01738 637785.

Meat Managers Hygiene and HACCP Course is delivered over one day for candidates who have already received basic food hygiene training as a minimum. It is certificated by Meat Training Council. The content is specific to the retail butcher operation.

Intermediate HACCP Courses held throughout Scotland have proven to be very popular with good reports about the delivery of these courses by Paul Bache on SMT`s behalf. These courses are held as demand dictates in venues best suited to the candidates location.

If you have candidates for these please register an interest now.