Who is the course for ?

The Level 2 Award in Food Safety is suitable for all food handlers, and meets the requirements for training recommended in the Industry guides to good practice for handlers of open and high risk food.  Learners may be already be working in a food environment or looking to work in the food industry.  The course was formally known as the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

What will I learn ?

Learners gaining this qualification will know that food safety is the responsibility of every one involved in the storage, preparation, cooking, service and handling of food.  The topics covered are regarded by the Food Standards Agency as being important in the good practices used for the safe production of food

Topics include Food Storage, Preparation and Cooking, Food Service, Cleaning and Disinfection, Food Poisoning and Foodbourne Illness, Personal Hygiene, Pest Control and Legislation

How will I be assessed ?

The course is assessed by a 1 Hour, 30 question multi choice question paper.

The nationally accredited course is externally marked and certificated by one of the following Awarding Organisations

Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)

Options Available

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing

Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail

How long will the course last ?

The course is delivered over 6 hours plus examination time (1 day)

How much does it cost

The course is delivered directly on employers premises at times to suit the business, Small groups are welcome

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