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Food & Hygiene

Food Safety Level 2 in Catering CPD Accredited Online Course

Our CPD Accredited Food Safety (Level 2) in Catering program is designed to ensure that those who handle food do so safely and correctly.

Duration2-4 hours
LevelLevel 2
Access12 months online access
Course content10 modules
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About this course

What the Food Safety Level 2 in Catering course covers

Food Safety Level 2 in Catering runs online from start to finish, so you decide when you study and how much you cover at a time. 10 modules, 2 to 4 hours of study, and no deadline on either. You keep access for 12 months rather than losing it the moment you finish.

The material takes in     Introduction to Food Safety,     Hazards associated with Food Safety,     Food poisoning and contamination and     HACCP. Another 6 modules follow, and the Modules tab lists every one of them.

This is a first course in food & hygiene rather than a refresher for people already trained. We list 20 Food & Hygiene courses, of which 6 sit at Level 2. Its study time is about mid-range for the subject. The course is CPD accredited, so the time counts towards a CPD record, and your certificate is available to download as soon as you finish.

The honest caveats: If you already work in food & hygiene day to day, expect the early material to feel familiar.

Buyer guide

Is this the right course for you?

Best fit

Food Safety Level 2 in Catering is a sensible shortlist choice when you want a structured route through the published syllabus rather than a general overview of the whole subject. Its 10-module plan starts with Introduction to Food Safety and Hazards associated with Food Safety, which gives you a clear indication of the assumed starting point. That shape is likely to be most useful for kitchen and front-of-house staff, and food business owners whose training need matches those topics. It is a weaker fit if you only need one isolated skill, or if an employer has specified a different standard, awarding body or practical assessment. Before buying, compare that requirement with the final modules on Cleaning and Disinfecting and Legislation and requirements as well as the course title.

How to use the syllabus

Treat the module list as a study plan, not just a contents page. Begin with Introduction to Food Safety and Hazards associated with Food Safety and note any terms or processes you need to revisit. Around the middle, Temperatures acts as a useful checkpoint: if you can explain that material without looking back, move on; if not, repeat the preceding section before adding more. The later work on Cleaning and Disinfecting and Legislation and requirements is where you can test whether the earlier ideas connect. After each block, write a short example from your own work or a realistic scenario. That simple retrieval step makes self-paced learning more useful than clicking straight through to completion.

Check before enrolling

The listed study time is 2 to 4 hours; reserve more time if the subject is new to you or you plan to make detailed notes. Access is listed for 12 months, so set a completion date comfortably before the login ends. A downloadable or printable completion certificate is described, but it records course completion rather than replacing a regulated qualification. The course carries a CPD accreditation reference; still check that your employer or professional body accepts this exact course for the purpose you have in mind.

Full course details from the training provider

This online Food Safety course is designed to provide individuals that handle open food the essential knowledge and understanding of good Food Safety Practice. The aim of this training course is to provide candidates with a fundamental knowledge of food hygiene and to enable them to apply this knowledge to essential practical skills in order to prevent food poisoning.

COURSE MODULES

  1.     Introduction to Food Safety
  2.     Hazards associated with Food Safety
  3.     Food poisoning and contamination
  4.     HACCP
  5.     Temperatures
  6.     Personal Hygiene
  7.     Allergies and Intolerances
  8.     Premises, Equipment and Pest Control
  9.     Cleaning and Disinfecting
  10.     Legislation and requirements

Benefits

  • Improve your career prospects.
  • Learn valuable knowledge, skills, advice and guidance to help you achieve success.
  • Study online from anywhere.
  • Study at your own pace.
  • Download and print your industry recognised certificate on successful completion.

Who can take the course?
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements.

What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into bite-sized modules. You’re free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each section, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

Where / when can I study the course?
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web-based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers and most tablet devices etc. so you can even study while on the move! As long as you have access to the internet, you should be able to study anywhere that’s convenient.

Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all the modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.

What if I don’t pass the test?
If you don’t pass the test first time then you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.

How long does it take to complete the course?
We estimate that the entire program is likely to take around 2-4 hours to work through initially, but you may want to allow more time to repeat some areas. You should allow an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Courses Include 12 Months Unlimited Online Access to:

Expert Online Training: Our courses use only the industry’s finest instructors. Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This creates a personal learning experience and gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.

Visual Demonstrations & Multimedia Presentations: Our courseware includes demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor.

Navigation and Controls: These self-paced training programs are designed in a modular fashion to allow you the flexibility to work with expert level instruction anytime 24/7. All courses are arranged in defined sections with navigation controls allowing you to control the pace of your training. This allows students to learn at their own pace around their schedule.

Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of your training course, you will receive a Certificate of completion displaying your full name, course completed as well as the date of completion. You can print this out or save it digitally to showcase your accomplishment.

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

  •     Introduction to Food Safety
  •     Hazards associated with Food Safety
  •     Food poisoning and contamination
  •     HACCP
  •     Temperatures
  •     Personal Hygiene
  •     Allergies and Intolerances
  •     Premises, Equipment and Pest Control
  •     Cleaning and Disinfecting
  •     Legislation and requirements
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