FOOD SAFETY AND HYGIENE Level 2 Award

Level 2
Skill Up
Newry Campus
RSPH

Overview

The Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 Award course will provide participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to ensure food safety and maintain high standards of hygiene in a food handling or catering environment. This course is essential for individuals working in the food industry to meet legal requirements, protect public health, and maintain customer satisfaction.

Throughout the course, participants will explore key concepts and principles related to food safety and hygiene. They will gain a deep understanding of foodborne illnesses, their causes, and methods of prevention. Participants will also learn about the importance of personal hygiene, safe food handling practices, and effective cleaning and sanitation procedures.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

This course is funded through the Skill Up programme. All applicants must meet the following entry requirements.

Applicants must be 18 years of age on or before the course start date.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Northern Ireland.
Applicants must be ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.

Candidates are only permitted to complete a maximum of two free courses at a time.

This course will cover:

food safety hazards
contamination of food
controls that can be implemented
the legal responsibilities of food handlers

Assessment consists of a 40-minute exam with 30 multiple choice questions.

Many learners will also complete the Level 2 Awareness in Allergens. There is also progression opportunities to the Level 3 Supervision of Food Safety and Hygiene.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded the Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 Award. This qualification is widely recognised and required by employers in the food industry. It demonstrates an individual's understanding of food safety principles and their commitment to upholding high standards of hygiene. It is essential for individuals working in food preparation, catering, hospitality, or any other food-related roles.

If you are a company or social enterprise and want to find out about funding opportunities, please contact Business Support on T: 028 3839 7778 or E: betterbusiness@src.ac.uk