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Allergen Awareness Training Online

This Allergen Awareness Training Online course is designed to give learners the knowledge of the 14 allergens controlled by legislation along with food additives and how they can trigger allergic reactions. Allergies occur when the body’s immune system reacts to a usually harmless substance as though it is harmful. Why this happens, isn’t clear. However, most sufferers come from families that have a history of allergies, or related problems. Every year, the number of people with allergies is increasing so having an awareness of potential allergens and why they can be harmful is becoming more important, particularly if you work in the service industry.

This course covers general allergies, food allergies and food intolerances and explains the differences between them. It covers the 14 allergens controlled by legislation along with food additives and how they can trigger allergic reactions. It takes a detailed look at the symptoms of food allergies and takes in the wider picture discussing the current theories of why rates are increasing. Training finishes off by covering practical steps that can be taken to reduce the risk from allergens and also what steps can be taken both internally and externally to monitor the control measures.

Course Content & Duration

This Allergen Awareness Training Course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete.  (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Certification & Accreditation

Upon completing this course, participants will receive a certificate titled “Allergen Awareness Training” which will be awarded by Guardian Safety. This Cert will be valid for 3 years.

Legislation

While this Allergen Awareness Training Online course focuses on Irish Stats and Legislation, most importantly the requirements are all based on European Directives and European Norms and are applicable throughout Europe. Food Allergens are recognised as a growing public health issue and it is vital that all food handlers are trained in food allergen awareness. This online training covers the requirements of information requirements under Regulation (EC) 1160/2011 on the provision of information to consumers.
More information and Advice on allergens can be found in the following links.

Food Safety Authority of Ireland

Food Standards Agency UK

Features of Guardian Safety’ Allergens Awareness Training Online:

  • This Allergen Awareness Training Online course has been developed by leading experts
  • Training is entirely online with online assessments (with no time limits)
  • Allergen Awareness Training Online courses have a full audio voice-over
  • Most courses have Closed Captioning
  • On completion, certificates are Downloadable
  • Company accounts can be created for all courses
  • Group discounts are available on all training
  • Courses are suitable for all learner types as we use a combination of video, voice-over, text, quizzes and interactive activities

Benefits of Completing Allergen Awareness Training Online with Guardian Safety:

  • You can avoid crowded classrooms
  • You can learn at a pace that suits you
  • Learn where you want, when you want
  • Training can be completed in one sitting or as many sittings as you need.
  • If you lose your cert, don’t worry you can download it from your customer account at any time, or drop us a mail and we will do it for you
  • Courses are exciting and interactive so keep you engaged

Duration & Course Breakdown

100 minutes to complete Allergen Awareness Training Online  (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Module

Title

% Needed To Pass

1

Course Introduction

N/A

2

Food Hypersensitivity and Allergens

N/A

3

Allergen Labelling and Packaging

N/A

4

Prevention of Cross Contamination and Customer Enquiries

N/A

5

Test and Certificate

70 %

Recommended System Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 7+ or Mac OSX (10.8+)
  • Browser: A modern and up to date web browser
  • Video: Up to date video drivers
  • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
  • Additional Software: Flash Player (latest version)
  • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

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