Level 2 Awards in Food Safety

Designed for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.

Qualification Information
Designed for:All employees
Course duration:One day
Assessment method:Multiple choice examination
Qualifications & Curriculum Authority Accredited:Yes
Level: 2
Suggested progression on completion: n/a

Overview

These awards replace the Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene.

Training providers have identified a growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments to increase effectiveness. These new qualifications are required to address new National Occupational Standards reflecting sector-specific needs. In line with this demand, the CIEH Level 2 Awards in Food Safety have been designed to address the food safety needs of the catering, manufacturing and retail sectors.

Outline programme

The qualifications cover the following topics:

  • Legislation
  • Food safety 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