Free Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the food safety knowledge that manufacturing and food production roles require. The course runs over one year. Topics include food hygiene, contamination risks, temperature control, and legal responsibilities in a manufacturing environment. Check the college website for the latest entry requirements; you'll also have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll understand the main causes of food contamination and how to prevent them.
You'll learn how temperature control affects food safety in manufacturing.
You'll identify the legal responsibilities of food handlers and their employers.
You'll recognise the principles of cleaning, disinfection, and pest control in food environments.
You'll understand personal hygiene standards required in food manufacturing.
You'll learn how to identify and report food safety hazards in the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College during the day. Learning is delivered face to face, with tutor-led instruction covering food safety principles and manufacturing-specific scenarios. Assessment is through a written examination or multiple-choice test, as required by the qualification. Your tutor will prepare you for the assessment throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Food production operative: working on a manufacturing line handling food products
Quality control assistant: checking food products meet safety and hygiene standards
Packaging operative: handling and packing food in a regulated environment
Food factory supervisor: overseeing hygiene and safety on the production floor
Stores and goods-in operative: receiving and storing food ingredients safely
Catering assistant: supporting food preparation in large-scale catering operations
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering or Manufacturing: deepens your knowledge and is suited to supervisory roles where you oversee others' food safety practice.
Level 2 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing: focuses on hazard analysis and critical control points, a core skill in food production quality roles.
Level 3 Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing: a natural next step if you move into a team leader or supervisor position.
