Aim
Designed for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.
Food hygiene and safety training providers have identified a growing need to make food safety learning more relevant to specific business environments to increase effectiveness. Reflecting sector-specific needs these food safety qualifications are required to address new National Occupational Standards.
Level 2 Awards in Food Safety have been designed to address the food safety and hygiene needs of the catering, manufacturing and retail sectors.
Validity of Award
36 Months
Length of Course
6 Hours
Course Information
The qualification covers the following topics:
· Legislation
· Food safety and hygiene hazards
· Temperature control
· Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding
· Cooking, hot holding and reheating
· Food handling
· Principles of safe food storage
· Cleaning
· Food premises and equipment
Assessment
Multiple choice examination
