This course is available remotely (via Zoom) and in special circumstances face to face for a group. It is suitable for all employees in a bivalve purification and despatch centre, from operative to manager.

Key Features

• This course is suitable for people working in depuration as operatives, supervisors and managers.
• Since 2020 this course has been delivered very effectively remotely via Zoom.
• It is a one day taught course which includes a 20 question multiple choice online test.
• People who pass the exam will receive a qualification jointly awarded by Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) and Seafish.
• It is often delivered as an open course, but delivery to a single business, is also available.
• Course materials include a digital handbook.

Information about the course

• This is a one day training course which can be delivered on two consecutive half days.
• The online invigilated exam consists of 20 multiple choice questions.
• The learning materials are only available in English.

Course content

The course focuses on six areas:

• Threats to human health.
• Shellfish handling and storage.
• Bivalve purification operations.
• Food safety and bivalve purification.
• Health and safety essentials.
• Safer seafood production.

Course costs

Cost is £150 per person and UK seafood businesses can access 50% funding (limitations, T&Cs apply).

Qualification awarded by REHIS and Seafish

Learners who pass the exam will receive a qualification from the REHIS and Seafish.

Pre-requisites to study this course

There are no pre-requisites to study this course although a food hygiene qualification may be of help.

Book a place on the course

To book a place on the course, please email our onshore training team using the contact page below.