This complements the core FCP course, which explains the science of climate change, what the Government is trying to do about it through legislation, and how this applies to the foodservice sector as well as how equipment can play a significant role in improving sustainability.
It will allow course participants to gain specialised information about refrigeration equipment and how to choose and use them to minimise their environmental impact.
Students will learn the history of refrigeration equipment, how it is being improved with technological advances, and relevant legislation and standards that cover its commercial use. They will also learn how to specify, operate, monitor and maintain refrigeration equipment in order to minimise its environmental impact throughout its working life.
FEA developed the FCP course in association with Hospitality Energy Saving to provide the whole foodservice industry, from manufacturers and suppliers to operators, with the skills they need to identify sustainable equipment and explain why it is good to pick it.
Paul Anderson, chair of FEA, said: “The FCP course gives people working in all parts of foodservice the knowledge to address the energy challenges and demands for improved sustainability the industry is facing.
“We are developing more modules that will be launched over the coming year. In conjunction with the core module, they will allow access to unique insight and information relevant to each component of the sector’s equipment supply chain.”
The FCP modules are delivered via FEA Academy, the Association’s learning management system. It consists of a mix of online modules using a mix of resources that can be completed at the student’s own pace and webinar tutorials, with a final exam before being awarded Foodservice Carbon Professional status.
The individual core course costs £750 per FEA member, with individual sector specific modules costing £650. A combined core/category specific module deal is also available with core and one product module costing £1,300 per person, a saving of £100. More information on the course and booking information can be found on FEA’s website.