Level 2 Award in Food & Safety

Course Aim

This qualification will benefit anyone working where food is prepared, cooked and served. It is relevant to all catering operations and no prior knowledge is required due to the strong introduction and detailed overview of good practice in food safety and hygiene.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the training program and final assessment, candidates will have a good understanding of:

• Food Safety and relevant terminology
• The Law
• Food Safety Hazards
• Taking and recording of Temperatures
• Refrigeration, Chilling and Cold Holding of Foods
• Cooking, Hot Holding and Re-Heating of Foods
• Food Handlers Responsibilities
• Principles of Safe Food Storage
• Cleaning
• Food Premises and Equipment

The training time to cover the course must take at least 6 hours which is then followed by an examination consisting of 30 multiple choice questions – of which a pass rate of 20 or more has been set.
All successful candidates receive a qualification and certificate which is valid for 3 years.