Level 2 Award in Food Safety
Qualification Details
The Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (QCF) has been accredited by the regulators of England and Wales (Ofqual and the Welsh Government) and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). It is supported by Improve the Sector Skills Council for the food and drink manufacturing industry.
Qualification Overview
The Level 2 Award in Food Safety (QCF) is a qualification aimed at at food handlers working in a manufacturing/ catering/ retail environment. The qualification is intended for learners already working in manufacturing and those who are preparing to work in the industry.
Learners gaining this qualification will know that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, processing, packing and handling of food. Its topics are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Food Safety
- Microbiological Hazards
- Contamination hazards & pests
- Food Poisoning and Control
- HACCP & temperature controls
- Food Premises and Equipment
- Food Pest and Control
- Food Safety Law
Accreditation
- Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance United Kingdom (HABC)
- Chartered Institute of Environmental Health United Kingdom (CIEH)
COURSE ASSESSMENT
- The delegate is assessed based on participation and performance throughout the duration of the course
- This includes all exercises, role plays and all other activities during the course.
- Please note, full attendance is required during the training course.
- There is a 30 Minutes Multiple Choice Question Examination at the end of the course.
Course Duration
01 Day