Food Courses for Adult Learners
Our Food Centre is the first educational institution in Britain to achieve the internationally recognised British Retail Consortium (BRC) Grade AA certification for our facilities, which include our commercial dairy, a butchery, a commercial bakery and innovation rooms. We also use our Food Centre to offer training courses to businesses, ranging from mandatory courses such as food safety and manual handling, to bespoke courses such as bakery, patisserie and yoghurt manufacture.
See available courses below, if you have any questions please contact our Commercial Development Co-ordinator Julie Bent – julieb@reaseheath.ac.uk.
Level 2 Manual Handling
If you work in a role that requires you to lift and carry various objects, and you would like to gain a basic understanding of the principles of safe manual handling techniques, this is the perfect course for you!
During the course you will learn to:
- Identify the hazards of manual handling
- Understand the injuries caused by manual handling
- Identify risks involved in manual handling
- Identify the controls available
- Identify what to expect from a manual handling assessment
This one-day course, which costs £85, will be running on:
- 18th October 2021
- 28th March 2022
There are no entry requirements to join this course. Once you have completed the Level 2 in Manual Handling, you may wish to progress onto the Level 2 Award in Health and Safety.
You will be studying in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
Would you like to understand how to use business improvement techniques? Gain the skills you need with our Introduction to Lean Manufacturing course!
This course will allow you to understand how you can improve the effectiveness of a work environment and how to approach problem solving in a structured manner.
The techniques you’ll be taught can be applied to a variety of sectors from manufacturing through to office-based roles. You will be taught how to ensure that business processes are planned and executed as efficiently as possible, while identifying and minimising waste and ensuring the highest quality.
This two-day course will be running on:
- 18th – 19th October 2021
- 24th – 25th January 2022
- 11th – 12th April 2022
The course cost £550 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Level 2 HACCP
On this Level 2 HACCP course you will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to implement a HACCP plan in your workplace. You will also gain a basic knowledge of food safety systems and work within a HACCP team.
To book onto this course, you must have already completed the Level 2 Food Safety qualification.
You will be assessed on what you have learnt with a multiple-choice exam.
This one-day course will be running on:
- 1st November 2021
- 7th March 2022
- 6th June 2022
The course cost £85 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Level 3 Risk Assessment
Would you like to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively carry out risk assessments? If so, studying the Level 3 Risk Assessment course at Reaseheath College is for you.
This course will allow you to:
- Conduct risk assessments
- Contribute to the risk assessment programmes at your workplace
- Organise and implement a risk assessment programme where this has not already been started
- Assist employers in meeting local requirements
- Promote improved standards of health and safety within your organisation
This two-day course will be running on:
- 1st – 2nd November 2021
- 25th – 26th April 2022
The course cost £165 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
To join this course, learners will need to have already completed the Level 2 Risk Assessment course.
Level 3 Food Safety
On this Level 3 Food Safety course, you will develop an understanding of factors affecting food safety. After completing this 3-day course, you will be able to:
- Implement and supervise food safety management systems
- Understand the concept of food hazards and risk associated with them
- Appreciate the risks linked to cross contamination
- Understand the role temperature has to play on the control of food safety
You will be assessed on what you have learnt with a multiple-choice exam.
This three-day course will be running on:
- 1st – 3rd November 2021
- 28th February – 2nd March 2022
- 6th – 8th June 2022
The course cost £370 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
To book onto this course, you must have already completed the Level 2 Food Safety course.
Butter Manufacturing
Would you like to develop an understanding of butter manufacturing systems in the dairy industry?
If so, book your place on our Butter Manufacturing course today and we will help you to demonstrate knowledge of the technological and commercial principles underpinning the manufacture of high-quality butter.
You’ll be studying in our outstanding BRC Grade AA certified Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
This one-day course will be running on:
- 3rd November 2021
- 9th February 2022
- 11th May 2022
- 6th July 2022
The course cost £550 and there are no entry requirements to join this course.
Level 2 Health & Safety
On this Level 2 Health & Safety course you will gain a basic knowledge of the key areas of health and safety in the workplace.
Once you’ve completed this course, you will be able to:
- Work in a safe and healthy manner and contribute to improving health and safety within an organisation’s policy
- Identify key hazards in your own workplace
- Understand the importance of health and safety rules and working procedures
- Report potential health and safety problems
You will be assessed on what you have learnt with a multiple-choice exam.
There are no entry requirements to book onto this course and it would be suitable for anyone requiring a basic knowledge of health and safety.
This one-day course will be running on:
- 8th November 2021
- 28th February 2022
- 6th June 2022
The course cost £85 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Dairy Science, Milk Processing & CIP
Our Dairy Science, Milk Processing & CIP course will give you a good understanding of the chemistry of milk and cream in relation to processing and equipment hygiene.
This introductory course is suitable for beginners, so if you don’t have any prior experience in this area, don’t worry! You will cover processing unit operations including pasteurisation, homogenisation, separation, and filtration.
There will be two days of theory and one day of practical during this three-day course which will be running on:
- 8th – 10th November 2021
- 14th – 16th March 2022
- 18th – 20th July 2022
The course cost £800 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Ice Cream Manufacturing
On our one-day Ice Cream Manufacturing course, you will learn all about the technological and commercial principles underpinning the manufacture of ice cream.
There are no entry requirements to join this course – you’ll just need a keen interest in how ice cream is made!
This one-day course will be running on:
- 10th November 2021
- 23rd February 2022
- 18th May 2022
The course cost £550 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Level 2 COSHH
If you are looking for a short course which can help you identify the risk and controls available to deal with hazardous substances, book your place on our Level 2 COSHH course today!
On this one-day course, you will learn how to:
- Identify the hazards associated with hazardous substances
- Identify the risk and controls available to deal with hazardous substances
- Identify what to expect from a COSSH assessment
- Understand legal framework around substances hazardous to health
This one-day course will be running on:
- 15th November 2021
- 9th May 2022
The course cost £85 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Level 2 Risk Assessment
Would you like to learn more about risk assessments and understand the benefits of undertaking them in any environment? You can by studying a one-day Level 2 Risk Assessment course with us.
On this course, you’ll learn:
- Why risk assessments are necessary
- The principles of risk assessments
- The responsibilities of employers
- The main causes and costs of work-related fatalities, injuries and ill-health
- The role of risk assessments in the prevention of accidents and ill-health
- The requirements of a risk assessment
- A process for undertaking a risk assessment and a method to evaluate risk
If this sounds like the right course for you, book your place today!
This one-day course will be running on:
- 17th November 2021
- 11th April 2022
The course cost £85 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Level 2 Food Safety
If you’re looking to gain a good understanding of factors effecting food safety, this one-day course is a great option for you.
There are no specific entry requirements, but the course is ideal for anyone working in catering, manufacturing or a retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.
On this course you will study the following topics: Legislation, Food Safety Standards, Temperature Control, Refrigeration, Chilling and Cold Holding, Food Handling, Principles of Safe Food Storage, Cleaning Food Premises and Equipment.
Following the course, you will be assessed with a multiple-choice exam.
This one-day course will be running on:
- 29th November 2021
- 21st February 2022
- 21st April 2022
- 27th June 2022
The course cost £85 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Level 2 Allergen Awareness
If you are looking for a short course that can teach you the different types of allergens and their effects, book your place on our Level 2 Allergen Awareness course today!
There are no specific entry requirements to join this course but it is ideal for retailers, manufacturing operators and engineers.
This one-day course will be running on:
- 30th November 2021
- 21st February 2022
- 9th May 2022
The course cost £85 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Dairy Science for Office-Based Staff
If you work in an office-based role which requires you to understand the basics of dairy science, this is the perfect course for you!
There are no entry requirements to join this one-day course which will take place on:
- 1st December 2021
- 30th March 2022
The course costs £120 and will take place in our outstanding BRC Grade AA certified Food Centre. Our Food Centre is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Bakery – Basic Bread Making
Would you like to understand the methods of proving, shaping and cooking bread? If so, our basic bread making course would be perfect for you!
During this course, you will learn:
- What gluten is and its use in bread
- What the correct water content in bread is
- When doughs are mixed, proved and shaped correctly
- When breads are cooked
There are no entry requirements to join this introductory course which will be running on:
- 3rd December 2021
- 11th March 2022
The course costs £80 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Chocolate Workshop
If you would love to learn about both moulded and hand decorated chocolates, this hands-on workshop would be perfect for you!
By the end of the day, you will have learnt how to produce a range of different styled handmade chocolates.
There are no entry requirements to join this workshop which will next be running on:
- 3rd December 2021
- 11th March 2022
The workshop costs £100 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Butchery – Basic Knife Skills
If you would like to know how to choose and maintain your knives for butchery correctly, and learn how to use them safely, our Basic Knife Skills course is for you.
On this one-day course, you will look at:
- The range of knives available to you
- Why butchers select their knives
- How to maintain a sharp knife and the range of sharpening equipment
- Safety equipment and the safe use of knives in a working environment
- Hygiene storage and use
There are no entry requirements for this course. It would be well suited for anyone who is planning to use and maintain knives and prepare meat.
This one-day course, which costs £100 and will be held in our outstanding BRC Grade AA certified Food Centre, will be running on:
- 11th December 2021
- 19th March 2022
- 4th June 2022
Level 3 HACCP
By completing a Level 3 HACCP course, you will gain the understanding you need to be able to explain the management and implementation of HACCP-based procedures. This could be a vital skill you need either in your current or future job role.
This one-day course will be running on:
- 14th January 2022
- 16th May 2022
The course cost £370 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
To book onto this course, you must have already completed the Level 2 HACCP qualification.
Level 3 Health & Safety
Our Level 3 Health and Safety course is right for you if you’re looking to develop your knowledge of key areas of health and safety in the workplace which are significant for those in junior management roles.
Once you’ve completed the course, you will be able to:
- Work in a safe and healthy manner and contribute to improving health and safety within an organisation’s policy
- Identify key hazards in your own workplace
- Understand the importance of health and safety rules and working procedures
- Understand the role of the supervisor in managing health and safety
Following the course, you will be assessed with a multiple-choice exam.
This three-day course will be running on:
- 17th – 19th January 2022
- 10th – 12th May 2022
The course cost £370 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
To book onto this course, you must have already completed the Level 2 Health & Safety course.
Tanker Driver Food Safety
Do you work in a role which requires you to understand the importance of transporting milk safely? If so, our Tanker Driver Food Safety course would be perfect for you!
There are no entry requirements to join this two-day course which will run on:
- 18th – 19th January 2022
The course costs £550 and will take place in our outstanding BRC Grade AA certified Food Centre. Our Food Centre is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Cheese Manufacturing
If you are a dairy food manufacturer or processor looking to gain an insight into the technological and commercial principles underpinning the manufacture of cheese, this would be a great course for you.
This two-day coursewill be running on:
- 20th – 21st January 2022
- 14th – 15th July 2022
The course costs £800 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Level 4 Food Safety
This five-day course is designed to help you develop an understanding of the factors effecting food safety. If you are a manager working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting and you are responsible for managing food safety systems, this would be a great course for you!
This course will teach you how to:
- Implement and manage food safety management systems
- Understand the concept of food hazards and risks associated with them
- Appreciate the risks linked to cross contamination
- Understand the role temperature has to play on the control of food safety
This five-day course will be running on:
- 31st January – 4th February 2022
To book a place, you will need to have already completed the Level 3 Award in Food Safety.
The course costs £800 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Level 3 Auditing
If you are looking for the knowledge and practical skills needed to be able to effectively audit food safety management systems, this is the course for you.
After you have completed the course, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety systems and plan and conduct an effective audit.
This course is ideal for anyone involved in practical auditing or inspection of food premises in the workplace.
This one-day course will be running on:
- 14th February 2022
- 20th June 2022
There are no entry requirements to join this course, which costs £165.
The course will be held in our outstanding BRC Grade AA certified Food Centre. Our Food Centre is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
CIP & Hygiene Design
Would you like to understand the stages of cleaning and the main components of a CIP system? If so, book your place on our CIP & Hygiene Design course today!
This course is particularly ideal for food manufacturers and processors and is part of a 5-course block of food science courses we are currently offering.
This half-day course will be running on:
- 7th – 9th March 2022
- 4th – 6th July 2022
The course costs £80 and will be held in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Food Sustainability
Would you like to understand food’s impact on the environment? If so, book your place on our Food Sustainability course today!
Food Sustainability is part of a 5-course block of food science courses we are currently offering which are ideal for food manufacturers and processors.
This half-day course will be running on:
- 7th – 9th March 2022
- 4th – 6th July 2022
The course costs £80 and will be held in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Environmental Impact
Would you like to be able to define and understand the environmental impact, environmental policies and waste management of food? If so, book your place on our Environmental Impact course today!
This course is ideal for food manufacturers and processors and is part of a 5-course block of food science courses we are currently offering.
This half-day course will be running on:
- 7th – 9th March 2022
- 4th – 6th July 2022
The course cost £80 and will be held in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Food Microbiology
Would you like to understand the types of micro-organisms and their effects? If so, book your place on our Food Microbiology course today!
This course is particularly ideal for food manufacturers and processors and is part of a 5-course block of food science courses we are currently offering.
This half-day course will be running on:
- 7th – 9th March 2022
- 4th – 6th July 2022
The course cost £80 and will be held in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Food Chemistry
Would you like to understand the principle chemical components and their functions? If so, book your place on our Food Chemistry course today!
This course is particularly ideal for food manufacturers and processors and is part of a 5-course block of food science courses we are currently offering.
This half-day course will be running on:
- 7th – 9th March 2022
- 4th – 6th July 2022
The course cost £80 and will be held in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Yoghurt Manufacturing
Would you like to develop an understanding of the technological principles relating to yoghurt formulation and manufacturing systems in the dairy industry? If so, our two-day yoghurt manufacturing course would be perfect for you!
During the course you will learn to:
- Be aware of the requirements of the code of practice for the composition and the labelling of yoghurt
- Understand the technology of yoghurt ingredients
- Formulate yoghurt to meet required quality attributes
- Understand the manufacturing process including operating principles of processing equipment
- Understand the causes of common quality faults
There are no entry requirements to join this two-day course which will be running on:
- 10th – 11th March 2022
The course costs £550 and will take place in our outstanding BRC Grade AA certified Food Centre. Our Food Centre is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Level 4 HACCP
This five-day professional course is designed to help you develop the essential knowledge and practical skills to develop a HACCP plan in your workplace. If you are an owner or manager working in the food manufacturing industry, or if you are responsible for food management systems, this would be a great course for you!
You will learn how to:
- State the importance of HACCP based food safety management systems
- Explain the management and implementation of HACCP based procedures
- Outline the development of the HACCP based procedures
- Evaluate HACCP based procedures
To book a place on this course, you will need to have completed the Level 4 Food Safety Award, or have significant experience in working with detailed HACCP plans within a real working environment.
This five-day course will next be running on:
- 14th – 18th March 2022
The course costs £800 and will take place in the Reaseheath Food Centre, which is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.
Food Sensory
If you would like to define food sensory analysis and learn the types of sensory evaluation tests, our food sensory course is for you!
There are no entry requirements to join this half-day course, which will be running on:
- 4th – 7th July 2022
The course costs £80 and will be held in our outstanding BRC Grade AA certified Food Centre. Our Food Centre is internationally renowned as a leading educational institution within the food and drink sector and has one of the best processing halls in Europe.