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Free Level 2 Allergy Awareness Course Online – IOW College

CostFREE
Duration10 hours
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, around your existing commitments.

This allergy awareness qualification covers how allergies and intolerances develop, how to recognise symptoms, and how to reduce risk in everyday settings. You study using online resources and set your own schedule. The course takes around 10 hours to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Distance learning courses are suitable for people who like to learn independently. You are able to set your own pace of study, within a certain timeframe, and choose where and when you want to.

Entry requirements

View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the most common food and environmental allergens.
  • You'll explain the difference between an allergy and a food intolerance.
  • You'll recognise the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
  • You'll describe what anaphylaxis is and how it is treated.
  • You'll understand how to reduce the risk of allergen exposure.
  • You'll apply allergen labelling rules and legal requirements.
  • You'll know how to respond if someone has an allergic reaction.

How you will learn

You self-study using online resources provided by IOW College. You work through the material at your own pace within the course timeframe. Assessment is through written questions or a short test based on what you have studied. No classroom attendance is required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. IOW College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Catering assistant, handles food safely in kitchens or cafes.
  • School meals supervisor, supports pupils with dietary needs.
  • Care worker, assists clients who have food allergies or intolerances.
  • Retail food assistant, advises customers on allergen information.
  • Nursery worker, manages allergen risks for young children.
  • Hospitality team member, follows allergen procedures in food service.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health, builds on food safety and dietary knowledge.
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, a practical next step for anyone working with food.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care, for those moving into a care role.
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