Free Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Course in Huddersfield. Classes run at My Life Team. The course covers food hygiene requirements in the food industry, alongside nutrition for healthy living. It runs over 24 hours of daytime classroom sessions. To join, you must be aged 19 or over, live in the Kirklees area, and be unemployed, hold qualifications below Level 2, or have a barrier to learning, disability, or mental health difficulty. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for learners to gain an in-depth knowledge of food hygiene requirements within the food industry as well as embedding nutrition for healthy living. Learners will complete level 1 or level 2 food hygiene certificates which will enable them to gain employment or volunteering roles.
Entry requirements
A FREE COURSE for adults (aged 19+) living in the Kirklees area who are unemployed, have qualifications below level 2 or identify themselves as having a barrier to learning, disability or mental health difficulty.
What you will learn
You'll understand food hygiene requirements in the food industry.
You'll learn how to prevent food contamination and foodborne illness.
You'll identify safe food storage, preparation, and handling practices.
You'll understand temperature control and its role in food safety.
You'll learn about personal hygiene standards for food handlers.
You'll explore nutrition principles and healthy eating guidelines.
You'll understand legal responsibilities around food safety in the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at My Life Team in Huddersfield. Teaching covers both food hygiene and nutrition. Assessment is through a short written test or multiple-choice examination to confirm your knowledge. Your tutor will guide you through the content during daytime classes across the 24-hour programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. My Life Team 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 production operative: works in food manufacturing or processing environments.
Café or sandwich bar worker: prepares and serves food to the public.
School meals supervisor: oversees food service in school dining settings.
Volunteer food bank or community kitchen helper: handles and distributes food safely.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: the next step for supervisors or those moving into a 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 for those moving into food production or manufacturing roles.
