Level 2 Award in Food Safety
Who should attend this course?
The Level 2 qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, food handlers and can be tailored to those working in catering, manufacturing or a retail setting. A food handler is any person, in any type of food business, who handles food, whether open or packaged (food includes drinks and ice). This qualification may also be appropriate for people whose work requires them to enter food premises, e.g. equipment maintenance engineers, off-site business owners/managers and delivery personnel. The aim of this qualification is to provide a basic knowledge of food hygiene.
Topics covered
- High risk foods
- Causes and prevention of food poisoning
- Producing safe food
- Food safety legislation
- Cleaning
- Design of premises
- Temperature Control
- HACCP - overview
Course delivery
The course is delivered in a classroom environment with group work and practical exercises. Workbooks are provided and candidates are encouraged to make additional notes. Completion of the course is subject to a formal examination at the end of the day.
Course duration
1 day
Certified
Candidates can choose to follow the HABC, CIEH or RSPH syllabus. This will be discussed at the time of booking.
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