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Hygiene passport (1cr)

Code: MM00BT00-3008

General information


Enrollment
30.12.2025 - 26.01.2026
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
01.01.2026 - 31.05.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 cr
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
Teachers
Teija Vainikka
Course
MM00BT00

Realization has 4 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 4 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Wed 11.02.2026 time 14:30 - 16:00
(1 h 30 min)
Info_Hygiene passport MM00BT00-3008
TA12L129 TA12L129
Tue 17.03.2026 time 16:15 - 17:15
(1 h 0 min)
Test 1_Hygiene passport MM00BT00-3008
TA12L129 TA12L129
Wed 18.03.2026 time 16:15 - 17:15
(1 h 0 min)
Test 2_Hygiene passport MM00BT00-3008
TA12L129 TA12L129
Thu 19.03.2026 time 16:15 - 17:15
(1 h 0 min)
Test 3_Hygiene passport MM00BT00-3008
TA12L129 TA12L129
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

Hylätty/Hyväksytty

Objective

The student is able to describe the risk factors of food safety and the operational guidelines defined in the legislation and the instructions of the Finnish Food Authority to ensure food safety.

Execution methods

The course's information session and test session are face-to-face teaching and remote participation is not possible. Possible retests are agreed with the teacher.

Accomplishment methods

The course includes an orientation information session and a test session. Passing the course requires participation in the information session and the test session on the day and time specified in advance, as well as independent study of the required contents. The course does not have an alternative method of completion.

Content

The content areas of the hygiene passport defined in the guidelines of the Finnish Food Authority.

Location and time

The introductory session for the course will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, and attendance is required to participate in the course. During the introductory session, information about the fees related to obtaining the hygiene proficiency certificate will be provided

Materials

The learning materials are described in Reppu.

Teaching methods

The course consists of a mandatory introductory session, during which the course requirements and study materials for independent study are reviewed. At the end of the course, a written hygiene proficiency test, supervised in a classroom, will be conducted.

Exam schedules

The hygiene proficiency test will be held on
Group 1. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM. (max. 15 students)
Group 2. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM. (max. 15 students)
Group 3. Thursday, March 19 2026, from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM. (max. 15 students)

The group division for each test session will be announched in information session.

The test will be conducted in a supervised environment (no remote testing option available). The date for any necessary retake will be announced later.

Student workload

Info session: 2 hours
Independent studies and assignments: 23 hours
Test: 1 hour

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Hygiene passport test passed (min 34/40 points)
Approved independent assignments.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passed: The student has participated in the information session and passed the hygiene passport test.

Further information

The hygiene passport will only be recognized if the test was taken within the last 5 years and the current level of proficienc id demonstrated through AHOT procedure (work experience in Findland).

The hygiene passport course is primarily offered to tourism students. If there are free places on the course, students from other groups can also be admitted.

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