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Food Safety in Retail
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 for Retail (RQF)
A regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for people working, or planning to work, in any food retail environment.
Course Overview
During this 1 day course, learners will build an understanding on the importance of food safety in a retail environment.
Topics covered include:
- Personal responsibility for food safety,
- The importance of personal hygiene,
- Keeping work areas clean and hygienic,
- Safe food handling practices and keeping food products safe
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:
- Quality Assurance: Maintains and enhances qualification and assessment standards.
- Credibility: Qualifications being recognised and respected.
- Consistency: Supports consistent grading, ensuring comparable value across different providers.
- Transparency: Clear, accessible criteria for qualification achievement.
- 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.
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Food Safety in Retail
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