Award in Food Safety in Catering Level 2 (07G58AL/18)
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Course details
| Total | £61.00 |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | £50.00 |
| Exam Fees | £11.00 |
If you’d like to work in the catering sector or would like to develop your existing knowledge and understanding of the food safety and catering service, then this Level 2 qualification will provide you with an opportunity to learn about a range of principles within this sector.
This unit will provide candidates with knowledge of the parameters of basic food safety practice as relevant to the catering industry. Achievement of the unit at level 2 will enable learners to identify how to make changes to catering practice in order to improve the safety of the catering service as a whole. This unit provides candidates with a range of food safety skills directly relevant to the catering and hospitality industry.
You’ll learn about sources and risks to food safety, how to deal with food spoilage, describe safe food handling practices and procedures, importance of temperature controls, stock control procedures etc from high risk groups, Microbial, chemical, pesticides (eg rodenticides, insecticides) Physical (mercury, plasters, equipment (nuts, bolts), bits of clothing or PPE, flaking paint, glass and Allergenic . You’ll also learn about using the importance of personal standards and requirements for working within this sector.
Learners will work toward a formal assessment, this unit will be assessed by: a multiple choice online test covering underpinning knowledge.
Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll have an understanding of how to make a positive difference within the catering and hospitality sector: how to work safely, understand food safety hazards and legal responsibilities. All of which will provide you with valuable experience for seeking employment and have a Level 2 qualification to add to your CV to support you in moving towards a career within the food industry.
What do I need to join the course?
You don’t need any previous experience of catering and hospitality industry at all, but you must be committed to attending the sessions and achieving your qualification.
What do I need to bring with me to the first session?
Please bring a notebook and a pen.
How will I be taught?
You will be taught and supported by an experienced tutor and will take part in a range of activities including group work and individual work.
What will I learn?
You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of key principles including regulations and standards that must be adhered to. Upon successful completion of the course you will know how to:
- understand how individuals can take personal responsibility for food safety;
- understand the importance of keeping him/herself clean and hygienic;
- understand the importance of keeping the work areas clean and hygienic;
- understand the importance of keeping food safe.
What qualifications can I get?
On successful completion of the course, you will obtain the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering from City & Guilds.
What could I do next?
You might like to gain the next level of qualification and progress to a Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering course.
You might choose to improve your skills or work towards a qualification in English, maths or digital skills, or to develop your employability skills to help you to apply for a job, create or update your CV or improve your interview skills.
Alternatively, you may decide to explore our wider course offer, which includes subjects such as speaking confidently in public, self-esteem and confidence building or volunteering skills.
Can we help you to learn?
You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.
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