Sep 4, 2020

THSC Launches ‘Food Safety & Sanitization Module’

Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) has announced the launch of “Food Safety and Sanitization” program that equips hoteliers and restauranteurs adapt to the new norms of food handling in the current times.
Through this program comprising of six extensive modules and assessments, food handlers can gain an adept knowledge on heightened measures of food and safety hygiene required at hotels and restaurants. A module wise assessment results in a certification, issued by Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council.
“The launch of this app is one of many significant steps in the direction of combating the situation & restrictions owing to the pandemic & creating a better awareness and preparedness to overcome health & safety concerns across our sector. The need of the hour is to inculcate and restore the trust, comfort, and confidence of our guest to continue to use our facilities, and the best possible way to do this is through skilling our people right. We at THSC would like to thank our Knowledge Partners Conrad Bangalore and BCIC who have put in their heart and soul to create such a wonderful & empowering program keeping in line with our vision and mission,” Rajan Bahadur, CEO, THSC, said.
Setting a new benchmark for the industry, Conrad Bengaluru, Exclusive Knowledge Partner to Skill India for this program, has paved the path with an Online Certificate Program in Food Safety & Sanitization on the guidelines of FSSAI for businesses during Covid-19 pandemic.
“I am humbled to be a part of this initiative and to be able to contribute to the growth and wellbeing of the industry. With two decades of experience as a hospitality professional, I have had firsthand exposure to the criticality of appropriate food handling and the nuances that it brings along with it,” Srijan Vadhera, GM, Conrad Bengaluru and Chairman – Tourism, Hospitality & Facility Expert Committee (Karnataka), Bangalore Chamber of Industry & Commerce (BCIC), said. And added that more than ever before, we need to understand the responsibility we carry when we serve millions of guests at our restaurants and hotels.
Speaking on the occasion, TR Parasuraman, Whole Time Director of Toyota Industries Engines and President, Bangalore Chamber of Industry & Commerce said that this is the first time that THSC and BCIC have brought synergies of working together.
“Intended for upskilling the knowledge of food handlers, this is a unique program that offers a certified course, absolutely free of cost amidst a pandemic,” Parasuraman added.
Offering a range of employment linked learning of vocational skills, the 6-hour online course will be offered over Android App powered by Learnet Skills Limited.
THSC is an Industry Body under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

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