Free Level 2 Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering Course in Birkenhead. Classes run at Wirral Met College. This is a short daytime course, completed in around 3 hours, so it fits around other commitments. You'll learn how to identify the 14 major allergens, manage allergen risks in a catering setting, and communicate allergen information clearly to customers and colleagues. The course is supported by Allergy UK and covers your responsibilities under food safety legislation. You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to enrol. You don't need formal qualifications, but you'll be assessed on your individual skills and experience.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering is aimed at food handlers and prospective catering employees and is supported by Allergy UK. This training provides learners with the knowledge to identify, manage, and communicate allergen information, supporting compliance with food safety legislation.
Entry requirements
You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. You should only apply if you have an interest in this career pathway. You do not need formal qualifications for this course but will be considered on your individual skills and experience. You must be able to follow instructions, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a clear and understandable form and organise information clearly. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrol
What you will learn
You'll identify the 14 major food allergens and understand the risks they pose.
You'll explain how cross-contamination happens and how to prevent it.
You'll describe your legal responsibilities under food safety and allergen legislation.
You'll communicate allergen information accurately to customers and colleagues.
You'll recognise the symptoms of an allergic reaction and understand the appropriate response.
You'll apply allergen control procedures in a catering environment.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Wirral Met College. The course is delivered over a single daytime session of around 3 hours. Assessment is by a short written or multiple-choice test at the end of the session. No coursework or portfolio is required. You'll need to follow instructions, work independently, and produce clear written answers.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wirral Met College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Food Safety Supervisor, overseeing allergen and hygiene compliance in a kitchen
Kitchen assistant, supporting safe food preparation in a catering team
Café or restaurant server, advising customers on allergen information
School or hospital catering assistant, working in high-duty-of-care settings
Food production operative, handling allergen controls on a production line
Takeaway or fast food worker, managing allergen queries at the counter
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Highfield or similar) - broadens your food hygiene knowledge alongside allergen awareness.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Catering - the next step if you want to move into a supervisory or Food Safety Supervisor role.
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality and Catering - a wider qualification if you're building a career in the catering industry.
