Pest Awareness

From: £25.00 plus VAT

Pest management is a pre-requisite for ensuring food safety where food is manufactured, prepared, stored or sold. Everyone working in such environments has a critical part to play in a successful pest management programme. This entry level course aims to convey the key facts concerning those pests that may present a threat in a food manufacturing, food premises or a storage environment.

Cost: £25 (Members), £28 (Non-Members), all plus VAT, per delegate
Duration: 90 minutes

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Description

Course Content

Section 1 – Introduction
Section 2 – Welcome to Pest Awareness
Section 3 – Main types of pests
- Details the different types of pests found in a food production area
Section 4 – Stored product insects
- Example of stored insects and associated pests
Section 5 – Pest issues
- Biological
- Physical
- Food wastage
- Food spoilage
Section 6 – Pest habitats
- Security
- Shelter
- Food & Water
Section 7 – Signs of pests
- Live animals
- Dead animals
- Droppings
- Damage
- Smell
- Smears
- Holes in fabrication
- Larvae/pupae
- Eggs
- Debris
Section 8 – Why do we need pest control
- Legislation
- Good manufacturing practice
- Food fit for human consumption
Section 9 – Pest prevention
- Denial of access
- Denial of food and shelter
Section 10 – Control of pests
- Physical control
- Chemical control
Section 11 – Monitoring
- Understanding raw materials
- Inspections
- Working with staff
Section 12 – Reporting
- External pest control reports
- Staff reporting procedure

Assessment

On completion of the course lessons and training material you will be required to sit a final assessment. The assessment will contain multiple-choice questions and you must achieve the required passing grade to fully complete your learning. Upon successful completion you will be presented with an online digital certificate.