Course Information
This QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification for people working, or planning to work, in the food catering industry. The qualification is also ideal for those who come into contact with food handling areas due to the nature of their work, such as pest control officers and delivery personnel.
Successful candidates will gain a strong understanding of the importance of food safety, including correct food handling practices and measures to reduce the risk of contamination. This Food Safety in Catering Level 2 award is Ofqual regulated and the qualification is awarded by the awarding body of Qualsafe – As a regulated Food Safety training qualification, you can book this course and rest assured that you have fulfilled your legal responsibilities for providing quality Food Safety training.
Duration:
One Day- We are able to deliver this training to you at a time that suits your business needs. Please discuss your delivery requirements when making your booking with us.
Course aims of the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering:
The Food Safety in Catering Level 2 award qualification is specifically aimed to give delegates a firm understanding of the principles of food safety in any catering environment. The course also covers elements of food borne illness, food poisoning, how to reduce the risk of food contamination, hazard and HACCP. Delegates will also be able to understand the principles of a documented food safety management system and the relationship between hazard and risk.
Course Content:
This course will provide your business with all the tools you need in order to set up a food safety management system and maintain high levels of food hygiene within your establishment. Course content includes the following:
- The importance of food safety
- Food safety laws
- Legal responsibilities of food handlers
- Types of contamination and the associated risks
- Bacteriology
- An introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Personal hygiene
- Work flow, work surfaces and equipment
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Waste disposal
- Pest control
- Safe food handling practices including time and temperature controls
- Cooking & reheating
- Chilling
- Cooling
- Freezing
- Thawing
- Hot holding
- Stock control procedures
Certification and Assessment:
Delegates will be required to complete a multiple choice exam at the end of the course. On successfully completing the course delegates will be awarded a Qualsafe QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering Certificate which is valid for 3 years.
This Food Safety in Catering Level 2 award is Ofqual regulated and the qualification is awarded by the awarding body of Qualsafe.
For further guidance on your Food Safety requirements in the workplace please visit the Food Standards Agency website section at https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance
For more information on our Food Safety in Catering Level 2 award Courses offered by Training Course Solutions and how we can help you find the right training courses for your business please email us. Or alternatively, call us on 0151 515 0416 and speak with one of our training consultants.
Training Course Solutions are an approved registered training centre with Qualsafe Awards, an Awarding Organisation recognised by Ofqual to offer regulated qualifications.