Free Level 2 Food Safety for Catering Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Barnsley Adult Skills And Community Learning, with daytime sessions spread across 36 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. You'll cover food hygiene principles, contamination risks, temperature control, and the legal responsibilities that apply in catering environments. The level 2 food safety for catering qualification is recognised by employers across hospitality, catering, and food service. Before you start, you'll have a guidance session to make sure the course is the right fit.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll understand the main causes of food poisoning and how to prevent them.
You'll learn how to control temperature safely when storing, preparing, and serving food.
You'll identify the risks of physical, chemical, and microbiological contamination.
You'll know the personal hygiene standards required in a catering setting.
You'll understand cleaning and disinfection procedures for food environments.
You'll learn the legal responsibilities of food handlers and their employers under UK food safety law.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Barnsley Adult Skills And Community Learning. The course is assessed by a multiple-choice examination set and marked by Highfield. There is no coursework or practical assessment. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley Adult Skills And Community Learning 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 workplace canteens.
Food service worker: prepares and serves food in fast food or hospitality settings.
Café or sandwich bar worker: handles food safely in a customer-facing environment.
School meals supervisor: oversees food service in primary or secondary schools.
Care home kitchen assistant: prepares meals for residents in a regulated setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Highfield or CIEH): the next step if you move into a supervisory or management role in a kitchen or food business.
Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering: covers hazard analysis and critical control points, useful for anyone working toward a food safety management role.
Level 2 Hospitality and Catering qualification: broadens your skills across the wider hospitality sector.
