Habc Level 2 Award

FOOD SAFETY TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS AND MATERIALS Before you choose a training company, select the correct Level of training for your food-handlers as listed below. Most catering staff will need Level 2 training certificates. The revised Saudi Aramco Environmental Health Code SAEHC-S-04 Food Service Establishments applies to contractor camps where there is a central kitchen/diner or where food is cooked and supplied to another camp/workplace. It requires food handlers at all levels to be properly trained in food hygiene so that they can carry out their work in a safe manner. Training should be carried out by accredited trainers/company to a recognized international standard. Once workers have received this accredited training, then an in-house sanitation program should be developed to maintain that knowledge; this can be delivered by trainers who have achieved minimum Level 3 training. Failure to train kitchen staff to the recognized level may result in suspension of catering operations. Position/Job Food-handlers such as waiters, kitchen porters, warehouse staff and camp store/shop workers.

Level 1

Training Requirement Level 1 qualifications are aimed at:  New employees with minimal or no prior food safety knowledge  Employees handling low-risk or wrapped foods (such as camp store/shop worker)  Waiting or check out staff;  Kitchen porters or warehouse staff. Duration: Half-day course. Assessment: Multiple choice examination Prerequisite: None

Catering staff such as cooks & workers involved in food production or food service roles. (Food preparation cooking & handling).

2

All supervisors & trainers planning to run internal food safety training courses such as the HABC Level 1 or 2.

3

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Level 2 qualifications are aimed at:  Cooks.  Employees involved in food production or food service roles.  Anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled. Duration: One-day course. Assessment: Multiple choice examination Prerequisite: None Refreshment: Refresher course is recommended at least every three years. Level 3 qualifications are aimed at:  Supervisors with responsibilities for their staff.  Food safety trainers - this is the minimum level required for trainers wishing to deliver Level 1, 2 or 3 HABC training. Duration: Three-day course. Assessment: Multiple choice examination Prerequisite: HABC Level 2 Award

Food Services Managers & Senior supervisors

4

Level 4 qualifications are aimed at:  Senior supervisors.  Dept managers  Operations managers with responsibilities for multiple sites. Duration: 5 day course. Assessment: Multiple choice examination & written test. Prerequisite: HABC Level 3 Award

External food hygiene training for staff should be internationally recognized such as the UK’s HABC certificate level of training in food hygiene or by other internationally recognized food safety training bodies. A number of food hygiene trainers are available in-kingdom. Please make your own inquiries and select the training company which best suits your requirements. These providers are accredited to provide training to standards of the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC) or the Royal Institute of Public Health (RIPH). Please contact Saudi Aramco’s Community Services Department and/or Environmental Protection Department if you identify any other local provider which meets a similar accredited standard. Please check with EPD or CS Safety Compliance Group before booking any workers onto courses other than those providers below. Note that students have to pass a written exam and the pass rate can vary from 50-80%. training providers allow free retraining and to re-sit exams. Check with them regarding this.

Some of the

These providers below do not appear in any particular order. Stated fees may have changed at the time of booking, so double check.

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LIST OF FOOD SAFETY TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS ARABIAN FOOD SUPPLIES (AFS) Deliver HABC accredited Food Safety and HACCP courses starting from basic level to advanced level anywhere in KSA to meet the requirements of clients. HABC Course

Duration

Food Safety Level-1 Award

4 to 5 Hours

Food Safety Level-2 Award

7 to 8 Hours

Food Safety Level-3 Award

3 Days

Food Safety Level-4 Award

5 Days

For training inquiries, please contact: Name: Mohammed NIzamuddin Mob. No.: +966 560579393 Tel. No.: +966 12 6630000 eMail: [email protected] | Website: www.afs-sa.com Duration: One-day program (6-8 Hrs) Assessment: Multiple choice examination (English Language) Ofqual Accredited: Yes Ofqual Qualification Reference: Catering - 500/5476/4 Languages: Telugu, Hindi (regional languages) & English. Note: Final examination will be only in English language.

ARABIAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LTD., CO. (ARENSCO) Arensco is registered to provide Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC) Qualifications and Chartered Institute of Environmental Health approved training programs leading to the following Food Safety and HACCP qualifications. HABC Course

Duration

Food Safety Level-1 Award

Half Day

Food Safety Level-2 Award

1 Day

Food Safety Level-3 Award

3 Days

Food Safety Level-4 Award

5 Days

For training inquiries, please contact: Name: Abdel Aal Mob. No.: +966 555929502 Tel. No.: +966 13 8961590 Ext. 230 | Fax No.: +966 13 8961591 Address: P. O. Box 820, Al-Khobar 31952 eMail: [email protected] | Website: www.arensco.com Languages: Telugu, Hindi (regional languages) & English. Note: Final examination will be only in English language.

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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AND MANAGEMENT CONSORTIUM (BEMCON) BEMCON is a registered training center with the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance, UAE and Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, UK. HABC Course

Duration

Food Safety Level-1 Award

4 to 5 Hours

Food Safety Level-2 Award

7 to 8 Hours

Food Safety Level-3 Award

3 Days

Food Safety Level-4 Award

5 Days

Also run various HACCP Level Courses - prices on request Languages: Arabic & English. On request: English; Arabic; French; Malayalam; Hindi; Urdu For training inquiries, please contact: Name: Yaser Nazir Mob. No: +966 545446446 Tel. No.: +966 12 2873809 | Fax No.: +966 12 2867829 Address: P.O. Box: P.O. Box: 108189 Jeddah 21351, KSA eMail: [email protected]

BOECKER Boecker is a registered training center with the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance, UK, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, UK and the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, USA. HABC Course

Duration

Food Safety Level-1 Award

4 to 5 Hours

Food Safety Level-2 Award

7 to 8 Hours

Food Safety Level-3 Award

3 Days

Food Safety Level-4 Award

5 Days

Languages: Arabic & English. On request: French, Urdu, Hindi and Malayalam For training inquiries, please contact: Name: Wael Rahouly, Senior Sales Consultant, Boecker Public Health Mob. No.: +966 546666572 Tel. No.: +966 11 2884466 Ext. 117 | Fax No.: +966 11 2935777 Address: 4477, King Abdul Aziz Road, Suleimaniya, Unit 2 eMail: [email protected] | Website: www.boecker.com

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EPIC Consulting Effective Performance Integral Consultancy (EPIC) is a registered training center with a HABC, UAE. HABC Course

Duration

Food Safety Level-1 Award

4 to 5 Hours

Food Safety Level-2 Award

7 to 8 Hours

Food Safety Level-3 Award

3 Days

Food Safety Level-4 Award

5 Days

Also run various HACCP Level Courses - prices on request Languages: English, ,Arabic, Urdu and Hindi Locations: Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam For training inquiries, please contact: Name: Muhammad Ali Bukhari, Training & Development Manager, EPIC Consulting Mob. No.: +966 564277783 Address: P. O. Box 12836, Riyadh 2557, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia eMail: [email protected] | Web: www.epicconsulting.co.uk

Ligabue Saudi Arabia Ltd. Ligabue Saudi Arabia is registered to provide Highfield Qualifications approved training programs leading to the following Food Safety and HACCP qualifications:            

Highfield Level 1 Award in Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing/Retail (RQF) Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety at Sea (RQF) Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing/Retail (RQF) Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing/Retail (Refresher) (RQF) Highfield Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering/Manufacturing/Retail (RQF) Highfield Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety at Sea (RQF) Highfield Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing (RQF) Highfield Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (RQF) Highfield Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering (RQF) Highfield Level 2 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF) Highfield Level 3 Award in HACCP for Catering (RQF) Highfield Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF)

For training inquiries, please contact: Name: Gilles Corroy, General Manager Tel. No.: +966 13 830 5252 Ext. 108 eMail: [email protected] Name: Graham Ponsaran ACIEH, HABC Tutor Tel. No.: +966 13 830 5252 Ext. 114 eMail: [email protected]

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MEDILINK CANADA Medilink Canadais a registered training center with HABC HABC Course

Duration

Food Safety Level-1 Award

4 to 5 Hours

Food Safety Level-2 Award

7 to 8 Hours

Food Safety Level-3 Award

3 Days

Food Safety Level-4 Award

5 Days

Also run various HACCP Level Courses - prices on request Languages: English ,Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Telugu, Bangladeshi Locations: Training given at the clients location For training inquiries, please contact: Name: Ahmad Mob. No.: +966 562600424 or 569009021 Tel. No.: +966 11 4621255 or 4621054 | Fax No.: +966 11 4625356 Skype: medilink.canada | eMail: [email protected]; [email protected] Web: www.medilinkhealthcare.com; www.medcon.com.sa

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SGS Inspection Services Saudi Arabia Ltd. SGS Inspection Services Saudi Arabia Ltd. is now registered to provide HABC approved training programs leading to the following HABC qualification:               

HABC Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing HABC Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Retail HABC Level 1 Award in Food Safety in Catering HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (QCF) HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail (QCF) HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (QCF) HABC Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering HABC Level 2 Award in HACCP for Manufacturing HABC Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing (QCF) HABC Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail (QCF) HABC Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (QCF) HABC Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (QCF) HABC Level 3 Award in Supervising HACCP for Catering HABC Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing (QCF) HABC Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (QCF)

For training inquiries, please contact: Name: Syed Muhammad Waqas Ali Mob. No.: +966 543204519 eMail: [email protected]

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Free Training Material In addition, there is a wide range of free training material available on the web, below are some examples. However this is support material and does not meet the certification requirements as listed above: 1. Community Services (Aramco) – Free HACCP Training material available on request [email protected] 2. Free online basic food hygiene training hyperlink. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/lessons 3. Free Food Safety and Hygiene Topics on How to Stay Safe: https://www.food.gov.uk/food-safety 4. Free Business Guidance on How to Run Your Food Business https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance 5. Free Resources relating to CIEH Policies and Campaigns http://www.cieh.org/policy/resources/

Material that can be purchased. http://www.cieh.org/orderhotline.html 6. The UK’s ‘Chartered Institute of Environmental Health’ sells modularized, ‘off the shelf’ training packs. http://www.safefoodhandler.com/ 7. Food hygiene notes: http://www.safefoodhandler.com/SafeFoodHandlerNotes.htm

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