Food Safety in Catering
Level:
2
Duration:
1 day
Course code:
NU/2025/07001
Max group:
12
Food Safety course simplifies key concepts and assists in career development.
Course Summary
FAA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
The course will clarify aspects of food safety which many of us believe to be complex and daunting. The importance of food safety in catering is underpinned by health and safety legislation that places a duty on employers to establish policies and procedures and ensure their employees receive appropriate training. Successful candidates will be awarded a national Level 2 (Level 5 in Scotland) qualification which will provide an ideal platform to higher level training or career development.
Course Contents
This course covers a range of topics, including (but not limited to) the following: How individuals can take responsibility for food safety The importance of keeping him/herself clean and hygienic The importance of keeping the work areas clean and hygienic The importance of keeping food safe
Assessment
The instructor conducts a single written assessment at the end of the course. Upon successful completion, learners will receive the qualification and certification. No external assessors are required for this qualification.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 6 hours, distributed over the day. While it is ideal to complete the course in one day, we can adjust the schedule to suit your specific needs, as long as the course is completed within 3 weeks of starting and each training session lasts at least two hours.
Certification Validity
This qualification has no formal expiry, however regular CPD and updates are recommended.
Further Information - Course Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Assessment method: Activities, test papers.
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
recommended refresher training and CPD