Allergen Awareness

This Allergen Awareness Course is designed to provide those who work in the food business, catering industry and food manufacturing industry, with an in-depth understanding of food allergens and intolerances. It explores the FSA’s regulations, food cross-contamination prevention and the different types of allergens in detail.

This Allergen Awareness Training Course applies to chefs, those who work in food manufacturing and for catering services, taking you through the different food intolerances and their main causes and symptoms. You will also learn some key facts and statistics surrounding food allergen safety.

On successful completion of the Allergen Awareness Course, you will have an excellent understanding of the different types of food allergens and intolerances and their causes and symptoms, as well as in-depth knowledge of the fundamental procedures for internal and external monitoring.

Last audited and updated on: 20th October 2023

• Accredited by CPD
• Institute of Hospitality endorsed
• Instant e-certificate
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified food safety professionals

• Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Allergen Awareness Course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Allergen Awareness Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Allergen Awareness Course is as follows:

Allergen Awareness

• Module 01: Introduction to Food Allergens and Intolerance
• Module 02: Causes and Symptoms of Food Intolerances
• Module 03: Causes and Symptoms of Food Allergies
• Module 04: Allergen Facts
• Module 05: Food Allergens and the Law
• Module 06: Food Allergens – Practical Steps
• Module 07: Allergen Information for Consumers
• Module 08: Allergen Management and Risk Assessment
• Module 09: Packaging and Labelling Food
• Module 10: Other Common Allergens Part 1
• Module 11: Other Common Allergens Part 2