Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks. The pace is manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the key principles employers in hospitality, catering, and food retail expect their staff to know: safe food handling, contamination risks, temperature control, and legal responsibilities. A food safety and hygiene qualification at this level is a practical requirement in many kitchens and food businesses.
Who this course is for
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
Entry requirements
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll understand how bacteria and other contaminants cause food poisoning.
You'll learn the correct temperatures for storing, cooking, and chilling food safely.
You'll identify the main sources of food contamination and how to prevent them.
You'll know the personal hygiene standards required when handling food.
You'll understand the legal responsibilities of food handlers and their employers.
You'll learn how to keep a food preparation area clean and pest-free.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Halesowen College during the day. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor-led instruction and group discussion. Assessment is by a short written test or multiple-choice examination, which you'll sit at the end of the course. No ongoing coursework or portfolio is required for this Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: supports food preparation in cafes, restaurants, and canteens.
Catering assistant: serves and handles food in schools, hospitals, or events.
Food retail assistant: handles and sells food in supermarkets or delis.
Barista or cafe worker: prepares food and drinks in a customer-facing setting.
School meals supervisor: oversees food service in a school dining environment.
Food production operative: works on a food manufacturing or packing line.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: the next step if you move into a supervisory or management role in a kitchen or food business.
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering: broadens your skills across the full hospitality sector, covering service, operations, and customer care alongside food safety.
Level 2 NVQ in Food and Drink Operations: a work-based qualification suited to those in food manufacturing or production roles.
