Introduction:
The Certified Food Safety Inspector (CFSI) programme develops practical, standards-aligned competency in food safety inspection.
Participants learn to plan, conduct and report structured food safety inspections, identify hazards, verify HACCP controls and evaluate compliance. The programme is delivered 100% live online and culminates in certification from NOCN, United Kingdom.
Course at a Glance
Duration: 40 Hours
Delivery: 100% Live Online, Instructor-Led
Certification: NOCN, United Kingdom
Coverage: Qatar & GCC-wide
Why Food Safety Inspection Skills Matter
Growth in hospitality, catering, tourism and food manufacturing across Qatar and the GCC has increased regulatory scrutiny and expectations for organisations handling food.
Competent inspectors help organisations identify hazards, verify controls, reduce non-conformance and protect public health, reputation and business operations.
What You Will Learn
Participants will develop competency to:
- Plan and conduct structured food premises inspections
- Identify physical, chemical and microbiological hazards
- Verify HACCP plans and critical control points
- Identify gaps between documented and actual practices
- Apply risk assessment methodologies
- Prioritise findings and recommend corrective measures
- Prepare evidence-based inspection reports
- Evaluate regulatory compliance
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for:
- Food Safety Officers
- QA/QC Professionals
- HSE Professionals
- Hospitality & Catering Staff
- Food Manufacturing Personnel
- Hotel & Restaurant Management
- Government Food Control Inspectors
How You Will Learn
The programme combines:
Interactive Live Instruction – Instructor-led sessions with subject matter experts.
Virtual Inspection Exercises – Simulated food premises inspection scenarios.
Industry Case Studies – Analysis of food safety incidents and non-conformance scenarios.
Practical Assessment – Evaluation of applied inspection and reporting competency.
Assessment & Certification
Assessment includes:
- Written Examination
- Virtual Inspection Assessment
- Inspection Report Writing
Successful participants will be awarded the Certified Food Safety Inspector (CFSI) certification by NOCN, United Kingdom, subject to attendance and applicable certification requirements.
Why Choose This Programme?
- Improve food safety compliance
- Reduce regulatory and operational risk
- Strengthen organisational food safety culture
- Develop internationally certified workforce competency
- Qatar-based coordination and support
- Flexible live online delivery
Key features
- Comprehensive coverage of the IOSH competency framework
- Develops an optimal balance of advanced technical OSH knowledge and skills with behavioural and core business skills
- Assessment via work-based assignments
- Meets academic requirements for application for GradIOSH/CertIOSH membership and designatory letters
- Globally recognised qualification
- The Institute of Leadership approved programme, giving extra recognition of commitment to leadership practice
- Ofqual regulated
- Access to a multitude of IOSH membership benefits to support learning including the Blueprint CPD tool, mentoring and the Career Hub
- Confidence in the IOSH brand
How do remote exams work?
There is one multiple-choice knowledge exam and one scenario-based assessment. You must pass both to complete the qualification. Both the exam and assessment are undertaken online and remotely invigilated.
This means you can take them, under exam conditions, at home, work or wherever you are. Remote invigilation takes place online using a specialist exam platform and security software. This gives you flexibility on where you take your exams as long as you have a stable internet connection, but they are delivered using robust procedures just like attending a test centre. You are observed and recorded online using cameras and a shared screen.
Once your exams are scheduled, you will be sent clear instructions on how to prepare and test your equipment ahead of the exam. You will need to have a laptop with a built-in camera, microphone and speakers, along with a smart phone to use the exam platform and remote invigilation.
CERTIFICATE DELIVERY
Upon successful verification of your work, we will organize the delivery of your certificate.