The Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering is a one day course, and is aimed those who are or intend to be food handlers working in a catering environment.
Who should attend?
Those responsible for handling food
Anyone interested in basic food safety practices
People undertaking this qualification must be 14 years of age or above
What’s included in the Highfield level 2 food safety syllabus?
The importance of food safety procedures and complying with the law
Microbiological, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards and their control
Good temperature control and stock rotation
The importance of good personal hygiene and preventing contamination, including handwashing, protective clothing, cuts and reporting illness
Keeping work areas and equipment clean and safe
Safe waste disposal
Pest control
How long does it take to complete? This course is normally completed in one day, 7 contact hours.
What does the course fee cover?
Training to national standards
Manual/course materials
Certificate on successful completion and assessment
How is the course assessed?
Written multiple choice examination.
Successful learners will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding across the qualification syllabus and achieve a minimum pass mark of 60%
