The CIEH Advanced Certificate in Food Hygiene is designed for those working in medium to large scale businesses who have responsibility for the management of food hygiene issues. It is also an appropriate technical qualification for those wishing to apply to deliver level 1 training. The programme covers a defined syllabus and students are assessed on their performance in a 2 ½ hour examination representing 60% of the final grade together with two course assignments representing the other 40%.

Successful Advanced candidates are able to manage food safety in most food businesses, by developing auditing and monitoring programmes, designing hygienic practices and procedures, liasing with enforcement officers, staff training, interpreting legal requirements and establishing hazard analysis projects (with additional training where necessary).