Free Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough TEC, part-time during the day. You'll study food safety and hygiene at your own pace, covering the knowledge employers in catering, hospitality, and food retail expect. An initial assessment helps make sure this is the right level for you. The course runs over roughly ten months part-time. Many employers ask for a food safety and hygiene qualification as a baseline requirement, so completing this free food safety and hygiene course for adults gives you a recognised credential to show them.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll understand how bacteria and other hazards cause food poisoning and how to prevent it.
You'll learn the correct temperatures for storing, chilling, and cooking food safely.
You'll identify the main causes of food contamination and how to control them.
You'll understand personal hygiene responsibilities when handling food.
You'll learn how to keep a food preparation area clean and pest-free.
You'll understand food safety legislation and what it means for people working with food.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Scarborough TEC. Assessment is by a short written test or multiple-choice examination, which you complete at the centre. There is no coursework portfolio for this Award. The test covers the knowledge topics taught during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough TEC will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: food hygiene knowledge required in most kitchens
Catering assistant: supports food preparation in schools, hospitals, and cafes
Food retail assistant: handles and stores food products safely
Café or sandwich bar worker: prepares and serves food to the public
School meals supervisor: oversees food service in a school setting
Care home kitchen worker: prepares meals in a regulated care environment
Food production operative: works on a food manufacturing 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 or NVQ in Hospitality and Catering: broader qualification covering service, operations, and kitchen skills alongside food safety.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: a useful companion qualification if you're working toward a full catering or hospitality role.
