QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
Short course
In Chesterfield
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Chesterfield
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Duration
1 Day
All those working with food should be trained in food safety, appropriately to their position. Staff who hande open, high risk foods must hold a formal qualification in Food Safety.
Important information
Documents
- QA_Centre_Marketing_-_Food_Safety_in_Catering_Flyer.pdf
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About this course
The aim of this course is to teach participant about all aspects of food handling, for them to understand more about their personal responsibility towards food safety, so they are able to supply food which is safe for consumption.
Anyone handling food for others, especially those who prepare food for the public or other members of staff.
There are no requirements for this course. The course is taught and assessed in English, thus students need to have a reasonable grasp of the English language.
This course leads to the QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) certificate, which is a nationally recognised and accredited course. Successful participants will receive a Certificate which is valid for three years.
This QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards. At £70 for a whole day's training, it is also very good value for money.
After requesting information, applicants will be sent the information they are after, either by post of email, or by telephone if they so choose.
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Subjects
- Food safety
- Food Hygiene
- Food Handling
- Food Preparation
- Adult Education
- Education and training
- Cooking
- Kitchen Skills
- Kitchen management
- Nutrition
- Bacteria
- Pathogens
- Catering
- Catering Management
Teachers and trainers (1)
Ottilia Pochat
Trainer
I have been teaching for decades, working with people of all ages in different roles. I am an experienced trainer in many subjects, including First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Food Safety, Health and Safety and so on. All of my courses are run in a fun and engaging, interesting and varied way.
Course programme
The 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.
The objective of this course is to educate Learners in food safety. It includes how individuals have a personal responsibility for food safety, the importance of personal hygiene, keeping work areas clean and tidy, safe food handling practices and keeping food safe.
In more details, it covers the following:
• The Importance of Food Safety • Food Safety Laws • Legal Responsibilities of Food Handlers • Types of Contamination and the Associated Risks • Bacteriology • Food poisoning • Foodborne Illnesses • 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 • Preparation • Cooking & Reheating • Chilling • Cooling • Freezing • Thawing •Hot holding •Displaying food • Core temperatures • Food Preservation • Storage • Stock Control Procedures
Additional information
QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF)