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Level 2 Award in Food Safety

in Catering

The aim of this one-day course is to give delegates practical knowledge of the fundamentals of good practice and safe food handling.

Course Details:

The course is informal and will cover topics including:

  • Simple bacteriology

  • Food poisoning and its prevention

  • Prevention of food contamination

  • Personal hygiene

  • Design of premises and equipment

  • Cleaning and disinfection

  • Pest control

  • Legal requirements under current legislation

Who Should Attend?

The course is recommended for anyone who is working in the catering and hospitality industries, food retail or manufacturing.

Examination:

The course will be followed by a short multi-choice examination.

All successful candidates will receive the nationally recognised Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, Retail or Manufacturing.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the day delegates will:

  • Understand the importance of behaving responsibly

  • Understand how micro-organisms pose a hazard to food safety and the spoilage of food

  • Understand the concept of food hazards caused by contamination of food

  • Understand how food safety procedures can prevent food borne illness and the contamination of food

  • Understand the importance of personal hygiene

  • Be aware of their role in reducing risks of food contamination from premises and equipment (including the use of colour coding)

  • Understand the need for food businesses to control pests

  • Understand the importance of effective cleaning and prevention of infection in food premises

  • Have a general understanding of the need for food safety enforcement

Duration and Fees:

This course lasts six hours and costs £150 + VAT per delegate 

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There are currently no upcoming courses for this event. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. 

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