Food Safety in Catering

Level 2
1 day course
Ofqual Regulated (RQF)

With an estimated 1 million cases of food poisoning in the UK each year, UK regulations state that all food handlers must receive appropriate training in food safety practices relevant to their duties.

Having a good understanding of food safety practices is not only a legal requirement, but also essential in protecting the health of both consumers and food handlers.

Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) 

A regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those working, or planning to work, in the food catering industry.

Ideal for those who come into contact with food handling areas due to the nature of their work.

Course Overview

During this regulated blended learning course, learners will build an understanding on the importance of safe food handling practices and keeping foods safe. Topics covered include: food safety laws, types of contamination and the associated risks, bacteriology, personal hygiene, safe food handling practices and more. You will undertake the blended learning in your own time and then attend our centre to undertake your multiple choice assessment.

You will also receive an A4 Level 2 Food Safety made easy reference book to help you with all of your ongoing needs.

Why Ofqual?

Why Ofqual is Important:

Employers must ensure “due diligence” in selecting training, and are accountable for its quality. Ofqual-accredited courses fulfil this requirement.

Benefits of Ofqual:

  1. Quality Assurance: Maintains and enhances qualification and assessment standards.
  2. Credibility: Qualifications being recognised and respected.
  3. Consistency: Supports consistent grading, ensuring comparable value across different providers.
  4. Transparency: Clear, accessible criteria for qualification achievement.
  5. Public Confidence: Achieving maximum trust by regulating qualifications.

Ofqual, (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Though specific to England, similar regulatory bodies exist in other regions to uphold education standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Food Safety in Catering

£35

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Upcoming Course Dates:

25 Aug (1:00pm - 2:00pm)
Blended learning to be completed before attending this multiple choice assessment session.
22 Sep (2:00pm - 3:00pm)
Blended learning to be completed before attending this multiple choice assessment session 2pm – 3pm
07 Oct (2:00pm - 3:00pm)
Blended learning to be completed before attending to complete your multiple choice assessment session (2.00pm – 3.00pm)
23 Nov (1:00pm - 2:00pm)
Blended learning to be completed before attending this multiple choice assessment session 1.00pm – 2.00pm
03 Dec (10:00am - 11:00am)
Blended learning to be completed before you attend for the MCQ assessment on Thursday 3rd of December (10.00am – 11.00pm)

Bespoke Training Benefits

Awarding Body Regulated Trainers

Training available 24/7 to suit your business

We can come to you, at your premises

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