Free Level 1 Food Safety for Catering Course in Blackburn. Classes run at Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning and Employment Support. Daytime sessions run over one day, so it fits around other commitments. This food safety for catering qualification covers the essentials of food hygiene, contamination, and safe food handling in a catering environment. Employers in hospitality, retail, and care regularly ask for a food safety for catering certificate as a minimum. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
Our Adult Learning courses are open to anyone aged over 19 who lives in Blackburn with Darwen. You will be advised of any course specific requirements during your enrolment process
What you will learn
You'll understand the importance of food safety and why it matters in a catering setting.
You'll identify the main causes of food poisoning and how to prevent them.
You'll recognise how bacteria and other hazards contaminate food.
You'll learn safe temperatures for storing, cooking, and chilling food.
You'll understand personal hygiene standards expected in food-handling roles.
You'll know how to keep a food preparation area clean and free from contamination.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching at Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning and Employment Support. The course is assessed by a short multiple-choice test at the end of the day. No written assignments are required. The test is set and marked by Highfield.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Blackburn with Darwen Adult Learning and Employment Support will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: entry-level food prep role in cafes, restaurants, or schools.
Catering assistant: supporting food service in hospitals, care homes, or canteens.
Food Safety Supervisor: overseeing hygiene standards in a catering team.
Café or sandwich bar worker: customer-facing food handling and preparation.
School meals supervisor: preparing and serving food in an education setting.
Retail food handler: working on deli, bakery, or fresh food counters.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (Highfield or similar): the next step up, covering food safety in more depth and recognised for supervisory roles in catering and hospitality.
Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering: focuses on hazard analysis and is valued by employers running structured food safety systems.
Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles: broader qualification covering hospitality operations alongside food safety.
