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Free Level 2 Allergy Awareness Course Online – Adult Education in Gloucestershire

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Allergy Awareness Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life. The course takes around 12 weeks to complete.

You'll cover the main types of allergens, the difference between allergies and intolerances, and how to read food labels correctly. The course also looks at how to spot allergic reactions, how to reduce risks, and how to give basic first aid. This is practical knowledge useful in food, care, and hospitality settings.

You'll finish with a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Allergy Awareness.

Who this course is for

This course has been designed to provide skills and knowledge in a range of subjects related to allergies. These include the different types of allergens, allergies and intolerances, food labelling and packaging, how to recognise reactions, how to reduce risks, how to provide first aid, and more.

Entry requirements

Eligible participants must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of the current academic year, reside in England on the first day of learning. Further eligiblity criteria may apply.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the main types of allergens and how they affect the body.
  • You'll explain the difference between allergies and food intolerances.
  • You'll read and interpret food labels and packaging correctly.
  • You'll recognise the signs of an allergic reaction.
  • You'll apply steps to reduce allergen risks in everyday settings.
  • You'll describe how to provide basic first aid for allergic reactions.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through the course material at your own pace. Assessment is through online tasks and questions linked to each topic. You can log in whenever suits you, with no fixed class times or travel required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education in Gloucestershire will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food handler, prepares and serves food safely in catering or retail.
  • Care assistant, supports clients with dietary needs and health conditions.
  • School catering staff, manages allergen information in school meal services.
  • Hospitality team member, advises customers on allergens in food and drink.
  • Nursery worker, applies allergy awareness when caring for young children.
  • Retail food assistant, handles allergen queries and checks product labelling.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, a natural next step if you work or want to work in food environments.
  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision, for those moving into a supervisory or management role.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, if you're moving into a care setting where allergy awareness is part of a wider skill set.
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