Did you know that there are an estimated 1 million cases of food poisoning in the UK each year?
EU and UK regulations state that all food handlers must receive appropriate training in food safety practices relevant to their duties. However, having a good understanding of food safety practices is not only a legal requirement, it is also essential in protecting the health of both consumers and food handlers.
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.
Successful candidates will gain a strong understanding of the importance of food safety, including correct food handling practices and measures to reduce the risk of contamination.
What’s Covered?
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
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: B36805