Description
Allergen Awareness Online Training
This allergen awareness online training course is made to follow the new EU rules that started in December 2014.
This online training course helps food workers learn how to keep people safe from food allergies and serious allergic reactions.
You will learn about the most common food allergens, how to avoid mixing them with other foods, and why it’s important to label ingredients correctly. The course also teaches how to manage allergens in places like restaurants, cafes, and kitchens.
You’ll learn how to spot and handle allergen risks, follow the law for allergen information, and protect customers with allergies.
The training includes examples and easy steps to make sure food is safe. It’s perfect for anyone working with food, from chefs to servers.
Upon completion of the allergen awareness course, you will receive an Allergen Awareness certificate to show that you understand food safety and allergens.
👩💻Buy More: Level 2 Food Safety Online Training & Level 3 Food Safety e-Learning Course.
Course Information:
- Developed by professionals
- CPD Approved
- 100% online, learn at your own time and pace
- Translates into over 100 different languages
- Instant certificate downloaded
- Progress tracker
- Easy to use interface.
- 12 Month Access
- Retake course.
- Multi-choice answers
Course Topics:
The Allergen Awareness Training covers:
- Allergen Awareness Laws
Learn about the laws that help keep people safe from food allergies. - Responsibilities
Understand the responsibilities of both the business and the customer in managing allergens. - Impact of Laws
Find out how these laws affect staff and what they need to do. - Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance
Learn the difference between a food allergy and food intolerance. - Food Allergy Symptoms
Know the common signs of allergic reactions to food. - The 14 Allergens
Learn about the 14 allergens that must be listed if used in any food. - Food Packaging and Labels
Find out what allergy information must be shown on food packaging and labels.
This training is for all staff working in Adult Health and Social Care, including those working within food settings.
Allergen Stats
Allergies are a big health problem in the UK, with around one in three people affected, which is about 20 million people. The number of people with allergies is growing by 5% each year. Around 44% of adults in the UK have at least one allergy, and food allergies are also becoming more common.
About 2 million people in the UK have a food allergy, with young children being most affected.
Many different types of allergies are common. Nearly half of people in the UK suffer from hay fever, and around 600,000 people have Coeliac Disease, which is an allergy to gluten. Skin problems related to allergies also affect many people.
The number of food allergies has more than doubled since 2008, and hospital visits for serious allergic reactions have also gone up a lot.
By 2025, it’s expected that half of Europe’s population will have some kind of allergy, so it’s very important to learn more and get better care for people with allergies.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this food allergen awareness training you will be able to:
- Understand what food allergies are and how they can affect people.
- Know the 14 main allergens in food.
- Learn how to avoid mixing allergens with other foods.
- Understand how to check food labels for allergens.
- Recognise the signs of an allergic reaction and know what to do.
- Know the laws about allergens in food in the UK.
- Be confident talking to customers about allergens.
- Understand how to keep people safe from allergic reactions at work.
- Learn why it’s important to be aware of food allergies.
- Get a certificate to show you understand allergen safety.
🍇Relevant: Expert-Led Group Training on Food Hygiene – Book Here.
Who is this course for?
The people that should take this course includes:
- Care Workers
- Nurses
- Social Workers
- Healthcare Assistants
- Care Managers
- Support Workers
- Activity Coordinators
- Personal Assistants
- Therapists
- Care Supervisors
Allergen Awareness Course Benefits:
- Learn Important Skills – Understand how to keep people safe from food allergies.
- Stay Safe – Know how to avoid mixing allergens with other foods.
- Follow the Law – Learn the UK laws about food allergens.
- Keep Customers Safe – Be confident in talking to customers about allergens and their safety.
- Be Prepared – Know how to spot the signs of allergic reactions and what to do.
- Boost Your Confidence – Feel sure about checking food labels and managing allergens.
- Improve Your Workplace – Help make your workplace safer for everyone.
- Get Certified – Receive a certificate to show you understand food allergens.
- Learn at Your Own Pace – Complete the course online, when and where it suits you.
- Protect Your Business – Help your business avoid problems by keeping allergen safety in mind.
📢Related: Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety / Anaphylaxis e-Learning Course.
Career Opportunities:
By completing this Allergen Awareness online training, this can open up many job opportunities where knowing about food allergies is important. Here are some jobs where allergen awareness is needed:
- Chef or Cook – Make sure food is safe for people with allergies.
- Waiter/Waitress – Tell customers about allergens in the food.
- Food Safety Manager – Making sure businesses follow allergen safety rules.
- Care Worker – Look after people and keep them safe from food allergies.
- Catering Assistant – Help prepare safe food for people with allergies.
- Restaurant Manager – Making sure allergen safety in restaurants and cafes.
- Food Production Worker – Make sure food is safe in factories.
- Healthcare Assistant – Ensure patients get safe food.
- Food Labelling Specialist – Check that food labels show the correct allergen information.
- Allergen Awareness Trainer – Teach others about food allergies and how to stay safe.
With this knowledge, you can help make sure food is safe for everyone and find a job that helps protect people from allergies.
