Legislation Training in Food and Beverage Services
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For those working in the hospitality sector it is crucial to be aware of the legislation and guidance around your role. We have designed this legislation in food and beverage service training course for team leaders, managers and anyone working front line in the hospitality sector to make you aware of current legislation and the consequences of non-compliance.
Course Level: Introductory Course
Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD Certified
Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate
Description
The course describes the main and current legislation in the food drink sector, the role of the enforcement bodies and the consequences of non-compliance
Legislation covered in the course includes: The Weights and Measures Act 1985; The Licensing Act 2003 with case studies; Consumer Rights Act 2015; Equality Act 2010; Data Protection 1998; Smoke-free Regulations 2006.
The course also provides more information about the various Enforcement Bodies and their role in compliance with the legislation.
Learning Objectives
On completion of this food and drink law course, learners will be able to:
- Outline current legislation in the service of food and beverages
- Understand the role of the relevant enforcement bodies
- Identify the consequences of non-compliance under anti-discrimination, data protection and tobacco and drug legislation
Accreditation
The content of this food and beverage legislation course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Certification
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Virtual College certificate which you will be able to download and print immediately on completion.
Duration
This course will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, depending on learning speed.
Target Audience
This module is aimed at team leaders and frontline workers in the hospitality sector.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
What you'll learn
- Outline current legislation in the service of food and beverages
- Understand the role of the relevant enforcement bodies
- Identify the consequences of non-compliance under anti-discrimination, data protection and tobacco and drug legislation
Suitable for
- This module is aimed at team leaders and frontline workers in the hospitality sector
Certification
Upon completion of any of our courses, learners will be able to download a digital certificate from Virtual College which will include the accrediting bodies logo where applicable, the learner's name, the title of the course and the date of completion.
If you have purchased the posted certificate option, available on selected courses, a high quality, seal embossed, certificate will be sent out by Royal Mail delivery.
Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
Recommended renewal: 3 years
Whilst none of our certificates have an expiry date it is strongly recommended that the training is completed every three years. This is based on industry best practice to ensure awareness and knowledge of the latest guidance and legislation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Once you have completed your purchase, you will be able to send the course(s) to other people using your system account with Enable by entering the learner’s email address so that they may access the training and set up their own system account with our Learning Management System.
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