Free Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This food safety and hygiene qualification covers the principles employers in hospitality, catering, and food retail expect their staff to know. The course takes 7 hours in total. A level 2 food safety and hygiene certificate is a practical step if you work with food or are looking to move into a role that requires it. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Award in Food Safety and Hygiene
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll understand how food becomes contaminated and how to prevent it.
You'll learn the rules around personal hygiene when handling food.
You'll identify the temperature controls needed to store and cook food safely.
You'll recognise the main types of food hazard: biological, chemical, and physical.
You'll understand cleaning and disinfection procedures in food environments.
You'll learn about food safety legislation and what it means for people who work with food.
How you will learn
You'll attend a classroom-based session at St Helens College. Learning is delivered in person, with a short written or multiple-choice assessment at the end to confirm your understanding. The full course runs over 7 hours, typically completed in a single day or across a small number of sessions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College 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 and service in catering settings.
School meals supervisor: handles food in school canteen environments.
Food retail assistant: works with packaged or fresh food in shops or supermarkets.
Café or coffee shop worker: prepares and serves food to the public.
Care home kitchen worker: prepares meals in a regulated care setting.
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. Covers more advanced hazard analysis and team responsibility.
Level 2 Diploma in Hospitality and Catering: broadens your skills across the whole sector if you want to build a fuller catering qualification.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: a useful companion qualification for anyone working in food production or catering environments.
