Learn about what culture is and the importance of food safety, before exploring the concept of food safety culture. Understand why it is so important for all food organizations to mature and sustain a healthy food safety culture, and what the dimensions of this culture are. You will also have a brief introduction to PAS 320, which guides organizations on achieving a mature food safety culture.
How will I benefit?
This course will help you to understand culture related to food safety and why your organization needs to develop a mature culture of food safety. This should enable you to understand your part in this, and how your role is important in delivering safe food to customers.
Who should attend?
All staff working for food organizations that need to have an introduction and understanding of food safety culture.
What will I learn?
By the end of the course you’ll have the knowledge and understanding to be able to:
- Define what is meant by culture and food safety culture
- Explain why food safety should be an integral part of the food business organizational culture
- Identify the five pillars or dimensions underpinning food safety culture within a business
- Explain the five maturity levels of food safety culture
- Describe the role of PAS 320 in embedding a mature food safety culture
What is included?
On completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI training course certificate.
Prior knowledge and learning
There are no prerequisites to attending the course. You can learn more on this topic by downloading and reading a copy of PAS 320:2023 Developing and sustaining a mature food safety culture - guide
How will I learn?
This is an online, interactive on-demand course. Courses are available 24/7 and you can learn at any time and from any place that suits you – you just need an internet connection.
You can learn as fast or as slowly as you want to. You can also take breaks at any time in the course and pick up where you left off when you are ready to continue
During the access period, you can go back and repeat parts or all the course To refresh and reinforce what you have learned
The course content is both detailed and engaging, with explanations, activities, and knowledge checks to enhance your learning
