# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Food Hygiene: SCQF Level 5
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Course Description: SCQF Level 5 Food Hygiene & Safety

Level: SCQF Level 5 | Instructor: Susan Messem, Highland Council | Where: Kinvonvie Suite, Lairg Community Centre, from 9am-4pm with 30 min break for lunch


COURSE OVERVIEW

Designed for anyone working—or aspiring to work—in the food and catering sectors, this SCQF Level 5 course delivers essential knowledge in food safety. Delivered on our behalf by Susan Messem from the Highland Council, this qualification ensures you understand the practical principles of handling food safely while remaining compliant with Scottish food safety legislation.

Aged 16–24? You can attend this course completely free of charge, with all costs fully funded by the Highland Council.

 * Aged 25 and over: For those not eligible for the subsidy, places are available at £95 per person.


KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course bridges legal requirements with real-world kitchen practices, covering:

 * Food Safety Principles: Personal hygiene, protective clothing, and preventing contamination.

 * Microbiology & Hazards: Identifying foodborne illnesses and cross-contamination vectors.

 * Temperature Control: Safe cooking, chilling, freezing, and reheating practices.

 * Workplace Cleanliness: Effective cleaning, sanitisation routines, and pest control.

 * HACCP & Legislation: An introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point systems.

> Certification: Successful completion awards a nationally recognised SCQF Level 5 certificate, demonstrating competency to employers and Environmental Health Officers.
> 
> Cancellations & Refunds Please note that because we must secure minimum participant numbers and cover fixed event costs, we are unable to offer refunds for any tickets cancelled within 7 days of the course date.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Susan Messem brings extensive regulatory expertise from the Highland Council. Her first-hand experience with local compliance ensures the training is highly practical, engaging, and directly applicable to passing inspections and keeping consumers safe.



ABOUT THE FUNDER

This class is self-funded, but we can subsidise the full cost of the class for 16- 24-year-olds under Foundation Scotland's Employability fund. Please select the correct ticket for your age group.
Concessions are available for residents of Sutherland and Caithness who may find the ticket price difficult to afford. Please contact us for more information: admin@lairglearningcentre.org.uk
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanton/food-hygiene-scqf-level-5/200030361624859
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Evanton
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Main St, Lairg IV27 4DD, UK
- **lat**: 58.02341
- **long**: -4.39721
- **full address**: The Main St, Lairg IV27 4DD, UK, Evanton, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Food Hygiene: SCQF Level 5 being held?
  - **A:** Food Hygiene: SCQF Level 5 takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Main St, Lairg IV27 4DD, UK, Evanton, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Food Hygiene: SCQF Level 5?
  - **A:** Food Hygiene: SCQF Level 5 is organized by Lairg & District Learning Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Food Hygiene: SCQF Level 5 is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Evanton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Food Hygiene: SCQF Level 5 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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