Award in Food Safety for Catering
This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please make an enquiry below, and someone will contact you.
Course code: 9812
This Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance course covers how individuals can take personal responsibility for food safety, the importance of keeping themselves clean and hygienic, the importance of keeping the work areas clean and hygienic and the importance of keeping food safe.
when
Dates
From 15 May 2024Wed 09:30-16:30
One day
09:30 to 16:30
with Ghislaine Hughes
where
Bracknell Open Learning CentreRectory Lane
Bracknell
RG12 7GR
fees
Fees and concessions
total fee for this course: £50.00.
Course description
<p>The Level 2 food safety course is essential for all food handlers. It provides key information that will ensure food handlers know the correct methods and principles of food handling, understand their legal requirement and can keep the consumer safe. This course is suitable for those working or looking to work in the catering industry.</p>
Course outcomes
<p>By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify the importance of food safety procedures, safe food handling and avoiding unsafe behaviour Understand the importance of food handlers keeping themselves clean and hygienic Know how to keep the work area and equipment clean and tidy, by following procedures relating to cleaning methods, safe use of chemicals, storage of cleaning chemicals Know the importance of safe waste disposal Identify the importance of pest control Identify main risks to food safety from contamination and cross-contamination from microbial, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards Identify safe food handling and temperature control practices for preparing, cooking, chilling, reheating, holding, serving and transporting food Know how to deal with food spoilage including recognition and reporting</p>
Is this course suitable for me?
<p>This qualification is aimed at individuals who are, or intend to be, food handlers working in catering. No previous experience is required but this course does require a minimum of Level 1 English (or equivalent).</p>
What do I need to bring?
<p>All materials will be supplied but a pen and paper is advisable.</p>
How will I learn?
<p>You will attend a group session and experience tutor demonstration and carry out some verbal and written exercises.</p>
How will my progress be monitored and assessed?
<p>Progress is monitored by practical work and by tutor observation, and there is a 20 question multiple choice exam taken at the end of the day.</p>
Are there any additional costs?
<p>There are no additional costs.</p>
What qualification will I get?
<p>HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering.</p>
Additional information
<p>This course is available but you cannot enrol online. Please contact us on Email: <a href="mailto:community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk">community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a> Tel: 01344 354220</p>