Free Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Course in Huddersfield. Classes run at Crosland Moor Community Learning Centre. This food safety and hygiene qualification covers the key rules and practices that keep food safe, from storage and temperature control to personal hygiene and preventing contamination. The course runs over 24 hours of daytime classes. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Food Hygiene L1 or L2
Look to further your knowledge of the food hygiene requirements within the food industry.
Entry requirements
Kirklees resident
Aged 19+
Resident of the UK for 3+ years
Unemployed or low skilled
Below full level 2 qualifications or have significant barrier to learning
What you will learn
You'll understand the main causes of food contamination and how to prevent them.
You'll learn the correct temperatures for storing, chilling, and cooking food safely.
You'll know the personal hygiene standards required when handling food.
You'll understand how to control bacteria and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
You'll learn the legal responsibilities of food handlers in the UK.
You'll recognise how to keep a food preparation area clean and free from hazards.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Crosland Moor Community Learning Centre. Teaching combines tutor-led instruction with group discussion and practical activities. Assessment is through a short written test or multiple-choice exam at the end of the course. You do not need to submit coursework or a portfolio.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Crosland Moor Community Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: supports food prep in cafes, restaurants, and canteens.
Catering assistant: serves and handles food in schools, hospitals, or events.
Food production operative: works in factories or food manufacturing settings.
Cafe or sandwich bar worker: prepares and serves food to the public.
School meals supervisor: oversees food service in a school kitchen.
Deli counter assistant: handles and serves food in retail environments.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: deepens your knowledge for supervisory or management roles in a kitchen or food business.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: a natural companion qualification if you're working in catering or hospitality.
Level 2 Hospitality and Catering qualification: broadens your skills across the wider sector and supports progression into more senior roles.
