Assessment: Microbiology

Food Safety in the Maritime Industry

Food Safety in the Maritime Industry

In this lesson, we will go through an overview of compliance and how food safety is the responsibility of everyone on board. We will also understand the role of those working in a food environment in internal food safety inspections/audits.

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Microbiological Hazards

Microbiological Hazards

In this lesson, we will cover the different types of microbes, the main causes of microbiological multiplication and survival factors; factors that influence the multiplication of food poisoning bacteria; the conditions under which spores and toxins are formed and the consequences these may have for food safety; the temperatures that support the most rapid multiplication of food poisoning bacteria; methods of minimising and preventing bacterial multiplication as well as the methods used to destroy food poisoning bacteria in food.

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Contamination Hazards and Control - Your Role as Supervisor

Contamination Hazards and Control - Your Role as Supervisor

By the end of this lesson, you will outline the responsibilities of those working in a catering environment when identifying hazards posed by and procedures to control, microbiological, chemical, physical and allergenic contamination. Learn how microbiological, physical and chemical contamination and cross-contamination can be controlled throughout the food production process and gain knowledge of common foods which cause allergic reactions.

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Food Poisoning, Control and Personal Hygiene

Food Poisoning, Control and Personal Hygiene

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to outline the definitions of carrier, food poisoning, incubation period and vulnerable (risk) groups. Common symptoms and duration of food poisoning. Causes of food poisoning. The responsibilities of food handlers and the ship. The requirement for adequate training of food handlers, the requirement for handwashing facilities and the requirement for crew to report personal illness.

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The Ship Environment and Equipment

The Ship Environment and Equipment

In this lesson, you will learn how good design can help avoid cross-contamination through workflow and layout. You will also learn the hazards associated with poor design and construction of food premises, the importance of using washing/cleaning facilities and equipment appropriately and the need for good lighting; the hazards associated with damaged equipment and surfaces in a food room need for good ventilation; and the role of those working in a catering environment regarding equipment and premises including the action to take if damaged equipment or surfaces are identified in a food room.

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Cleaning and Disinfection

Cleaning and Disinfection

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to outline reasons for cleaning, use of chemicals and safe storage of cleaning chemicals and materials.

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Food Pests and Control

Food Pests and Control

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to outline common food pests, signs of food pests and basic control measures for food pests.

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Food Safety Management from Purchase to Service: HACCP

Food Safety Management from Purchase to Service: HACCP

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to outline an awareness of the law regarding food safety management systems and temperature control.

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An Introduction to Internal Auditing

An Introduction to Internal Auditing

This lesson is aimed at encouraging supervisors to continue thier learning for auditing.

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News

News

In this lesson, you will find links to further reading relating to actual food safety outbreaks.

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Final Assessment

Final Assessment

In this lesson, you will go through a final assessment to identify the level of knowledge you have gained from this course.

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Assessment: Microbiology

  • 7
  • Questions
  • No time limit
  • Unlimited attempts
  • 80%
  • Passing threshold

Question 1 of 7

Which of the following are ALL high-risk foods?

Question 2 of 7

After cooking meat which is to be served cold, why should it be rapidly cooled?

Question 3 of 7

When should waste be removed from the galley?

Question 4 of 7

Food-contact surfaces should be which of the following?

Question 5 of 7

Which one of the following is required by bacteria to multiply?

Question 6 of 7

Which of the following is the best way to store waste in a galley?

Question 7 of 7

Spores are more likely to cause food safety issues during which stage?

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Which of the following are ALL high-risk foods?

Raw vegetables, cooked ham, prepared sandwich and eggs.
Your answer
Dried milk, raw chicken, cooked ham and prepared sandwich.
Your answer
Raw chicken, eggs, raw fish and kidney beans.
Your answer
Cooked ham, hot casserole, prepared sandwich and pate.
Your answer

After cooking meat which is to be served cold, why should it be rapidly cooled?

To prevent spores from germinating in food.
Your answer
To prevent spores from contaminating food.
Your answer
To prevent spores from surviving in food.
Your answer
To prevent spores from multiplying in food.
Your answer

When should waste be removed from the galley?

Regularly throughout the day.
Your answer
Every 24 hours.
Your answer
When the waste bins are overflowing.
Your answer
When there is a break.
Your answer

Food-contact surfaces should be which of the following?

Hard-wearing and toxic.
Your answer
Easy to clean and disinfect.
Your answer
Clean and absorb moisture.
Your answer
Toxic and easy to clean and disinfect.
Your answer

Which one of the following is required by bacteria to multiply?

An acid PH
Your answer
Dryness
Your answer
Time
Your answer
Light
Your answer

Which of the following is the best way to store waste in a galley?

In a plastic bag in a cleanable container with a foot-operated lid.
Your answer
In a neat pile on the floor until the end of the meal preparation.
Your answer
In a black paper sack inside a foot-operated bin.
Your answer
In a cardboard box lined with a clean bin bag.
Your answer

Spores are more likely to cause food safety issues during which stage?

In the cooling stage.
Your answer
In the washing and preparation stage.
Your answer
In the cooking.
Your answer
The delivery and storage stage.
Your answer
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Which of the following are ALL high-risk foods?

Raw vegetables, cooked ham, prepared sandwich and eggs.
Your answer
Dried milk, raw chicken, cooked ham and prepared sandwich.
Your answer
Raw chicken, eggs, raw fish and kidney beans.
Your answer
Cooked ham, hot casserole, prepared sandwich and pate.
Your answer

After cooking meat which is to be served cold, why should it be rapidly cooled?

To prevent spores from germinating in food.
Your answer
To prevent spores from contaminating food.
Your answer
To prevent spores from surviving in food.
Your answer
To prevent spores from multiplying in food.
Your answer

When should waste be removed from the galley?

Regularly throughout the day.
Your answer
Every 24 hours.
Your answer
When the waste bins are overflowing.
Your answer
When there is a break.
Your answer

Food-contact surfaces should be which of the following?

Hard-wearing and toxic.
Your answer
Easy to clean and disinfect.
Your answer
Clean and absorb moisture.
Your answer
Toxic and easy to clean and disinfect.
Your answer

Which one of the following is required by bacteria to multiply?

An acid PH
Your answer
Dryness
Your answer
Time
Your answer
Light
Your answer

Which of the following is the best way to store waste in a galley?

In a plastic bag in a cleanable container with a foot-operated lid.
Your answer
In a neat pile on the floor until the end of the meal preparation.
Your answer
In a black paper sack inside a foot-operated bin.
Your answer
In a cardboard box lined with a clean bin bag.
Your answer

Spores are more likely to cause food safety issues during which stage?

In the cooling stage.
Your answer
In the washing and preparation stage.
Your answer
In the cooking.
Your answer
The delivery and storage stage.
Your answer
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