Level 2 Award in Food Safety (Retail, Catering or Manufacturing)

Description
Food Safety is an important issue in any food business and problems, such as food poisoning or contamination, can be attributed to lack of training and poor understanding.

Program
Food legislation requires that all food handlers undertake training and keep their knowledge up-to-date with a refresher course at least every three years.
This course is designed to meet the requirements of legislation and practical needs of organisations.
Course objectives/key benefits:
On completion delegates will understand:
· Understand the principles of food safety and how applied in the workplace
· Understand hazards and control of food safety risks
Who the course is aimed at:
Anyone involved in handling food, in catering, care, retail and manufacturing
Course content:
· What is food safety?
· Food safety law
· Food safety hazards and food borne illness
· Temperature control and storage
· Personal hygiene
· Effective cleaning and disinfection
· Pests and their control
Course Tutor:
Dr Rosemarie Pearson
Training method:
Workshop with assessment
Course outcome/qualification:
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Retail, Catering or Manufacturing
Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:
None
Recommended follow-up courses:
· Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety
· Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety
· Level 3 Award in Implementing Food Safety Management Procedures
· Foundation Certificate in HACCP Principles