Allergen Awareness - Level 2 Award
- MOA
- Part Time
- Level
- Level 2
- Type
- Adult PT, Adult SC
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Location
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Start date: 04/02/2025
- MOA
- Part Time
- Level
- Level 2
- Type
- Adult PT, Adult SC
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Location
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Start date: 07/01/2025
- MOA
- Part Time
- Level
- Level 2
- Type
- Adult PT, Adult SC
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Location
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Start date: 11/03/2025
The Qualsafe Food Allergen Awareness (Level 2 RQF) qualification enables you to attain knowledge of food allergens and food intolerances, alongside the importance of good practice so that safe food is produced and sold.
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification has been specifically designed for people who are working in, or preparing to work in a food handling, food retail or food manufacturing role.
On completion of this course you will gain a strong understanding of food allergens and food intolerances, the effects these can have on individuals, how to control cross-contamination from allergenic ingredients and how to provide accurate food allergen information.
- Course Overview
On this course the following topics will be covered:
Identify the difference between food allergy, food intolerance and coeliac disease
Identify foods that are related to allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease
Recognise common symptoms of coeliac disease, food intolerances and allergic reactions and know what to do if someone suffers a severe allergic reaction
Identify responsibilities of food businesses in relation to food allergens and the consequences of non-compliance
Identify responsibilities of food handlers in relation to food allergens
Identify food allergen cross-contamination risks and methods of control
Recognise where food allergen information can be found • Outline how allergen information can be provided effectively
- How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you.
For more information, advice and guidance please phone Employer Engagement on 01524 521483 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk
Course code: B36804
