Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering / Manufacturing (formerly Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate)

What is Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering / Manufacturing (previously called the Foundation (Basic) Food Hygiene Certificate?

Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene Certificate is a course for all personnel involved with the handling of food. This course is delivered by a CIEH registered trainer and is approved by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. This course can be delivered in two different formats - one for the Catering industry, the other for Manufacturing. Both courses can be delivered side by side.

Why do you need it?

• To safeguard the health of your customers
  
• To help protect your business
  
• Less food wastage and controlled running costs
  
• To meet food safety standards

The course

• 1 day training course at Food Centre Wales, Horeb
  
• Course Booklet provided
  
• Short final test comprising multiple choice questions, usually taking 10-15 minutes
  
• Certificate on successful completion of test

The course covers

• Handling of food by all classes of operator
  
• Identifies correct working procedures
  
• Observation skills
  
• Hygiene practices
  
• Correct techniques for food storage
  
• Cleaning and disinfection
  
• Personal hygiene
  
• Food pests