Personal Hygiene and Food Hygiene

Curriculum details

Strand

Health and Safety (Strand 1)

Sub-strand

Personal Hygiene and Food Hygiene (1.1)

Content standard

B9.1.1.1 - Demonstrate skills that relate to personal and food hygiene to self

Indicator

B9.1.1.1.2 - Observe appropriate food hygiene practices.

Suggested placement

Term 1, Week 1 (Week 1 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference

Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 78

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explain what is meant by food hygiene.
E.g. It is the conditions and measures necessary to ensure the safety of food from production to consumption.
2. Outline the appropriate food hygiene practices.
E.g.
- Wash hands before handling food.
- Do not sneeze or cough near food.
- Do not smoke or eat in any kitchen areas.
- Put clothes/jackets/bags in a separate area away from cooking areas.
3. Watch a video on good food hygiene practices and discuss, in groups.
Note:
- Always clean workshop at close of work and dispose of refuse appropriately.
- Always demonstrate food hygiene practices in school/class and during practical lessons.