Successful candidates of the Level 2 Food Safety will be awarded a national Level 2 (Level 5 in Scotland) qualification which will provide an ideal platform to higher level
training or career development.
Course Duration
The Level 2 Food Safety Course is a 1 day classroom course, with the qualification requiring a 6 hour contact time tutor to learners.
Level 2 Food Safety Course Syllabus
Candidates will be taught a variety of topics. These include potential contaminants, food safety legislation and responsibilities of employees in the workplace.
The full course content is:
- Personal responsibility for food safety
- The law governing food hygiene
- Food safety enforcement
- Microbiological hazards
- Food poisoning and its control
- Temperature controls
- Contamination hazards
- HACCP from purchase to service
- Spoilage and prevention
- The importance of good personal hygiene
- Pests and control measures
- Cleaning and disinfection
Assessment and Certification
Candidates will receive a course booklet to assist them throughout the course. At the end of the course, candidates will take a multiple-choice question paper to test their understanding
Successful candidates will receive an accredited certificate, shortly after their training.
This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) For further information on the certification see the Qualification Specification.
We recommend that candidates retake the course every 3 years to refresh their understanding.
Who needs level 2 food safety training?
The Food Standards Agency states that staff handling food need to have adequate training to handle food in a hygienic way.
Level 2 food safety training is aimed at anyone who has prolonged contact with food. This can be in production, preparation or the sale of foodstuffs. Industries that need to consider level 2 food safety training include:
- Restaurants
- Bars/Pubs
- Cafes
- Childcare
- Mobile catering
- Schools
- Food Manufacturing
- Drinks manufacturing
This course is suitable for both manufacturing and catering as different exams are provided for each industry.
In-House / On-site courses
If you have several employees that you wish to train why not consider an onsite course. Arko Training are able to provide training at your premises, at a time and date to suit your requirements. We currently deliver courses for many national companies throughout the UK . To learn more why not simply complete the Request a Quote form. Prices are for a maximum of 12 delegates per instructor.
Lewis Priest:- Trainee Restaurant Manager (EGO Restaurants) –
Great Food Safety Course! “More aware and up to date with current rules and regulations” Thanks Alison