Ind-Expo Certification (Pvt) Ltd which was established with two reputed Chambers, the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) and National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) under UNIDO project has being registered with CIEH, UK to promote and conduct the CIEH training programmes in Sri Lanka. As the initial step to this task UNIDO trained 15 trainers for CIEH Level 4 of which 08 professionals successfully passed the exam and obtained registration to deliver CIEH training. Thus Ind-expo is now positioned to embark on a series of accredited training programmes in Food Safety -Levels 1 & 2 and in due course, move on to the upper levels of the CIEH programs.

What does the CIEH do?

The CIEH works with employers and external training providers to deliver training to frontline staff. Food safety and health and safety training are an essential part of running a successful business and the CIEH offers a range of OFQUAL (Office of the Qualifications and Examination Regulator of UK) accredited qualifications that are respected and recognised throughout the world.

This type of training involves more than making sure staff wash their hands or wear steel toe caps. The training and resulting qualifications ensures that the wellbeing of employees and the reputations of employers are protected, and can even help boost the bottom line by improving staff retention.

The CIEH provides the opportunity to employers to enhance training for their employees thus increasing career prospects and allowing better business practices.

Key benefits to stakeholders:

Employers:

" CIEH qualifications:

o Are highly regarded by businesses throughout the UK and other countries and recognised by employers as the benchmark in Food safety or Health & Safety training.

o Boost business workforce training capabilities through the flexible structure of the qualifications allowing the training to fall in line with the demands of any business

o Educate employees on recent industry developments and legislative changes to ensure they remain up-to-date and relevant to industry standard.

o Offering accredited qualifications to the workforce can extend the duration of employment, reduces recruitment costs, minimises the risk of litigation and can help reduce insurance premiums.

Training staff within industry:

" CIEH qualifications:

o Help individuals identify the key learning points and skills for their relevant industry

o Provide a number of core levels of achievement for individuals with different learning abilities and at varying stages of the business.

o Food safety qualifications are designed for sector specific environments, guaranteeing the delivery of training in line with the needs of the retail, manufacturing and catering industries

Training

Training is carried out by CIEH trainers or accredited professionals and in accordance with CIEH specified syllabus using new generation learning materials developed by leading educationists and industrial experts.

At the end of each program, each candidate will be subjected to an assessment examination devised by CIEH with the papers being evaluated and marked in the UK. The successful candidates will be awarded an appropriate certificate from CIEH, UK.

Target Group

Persons employed in businesses where food is prepared, cooked and handled such as hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, hospitals, food distributors and related occupations are invited to apply for training.