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Free Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Louth

CostFREE
Duration7 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyBIIAB
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About this course

Free Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Louth. Classes run at First College Louth, part-time during the day. This is a short course, completed in a single day of around 7 hours, so it fits around other commitments. You'll cover the knowledge needed to handle and serve food safely in a catering environment. The level 2 food safety in catering qualification confirms you understand food hygiene standards to the level employers expect. There are no entry requirements, though you'll have a short assessment to confirm the course is right for you.

Who this course is for

This qualification has been designed to allow learners to obtain and then demonstrate the knowledge relating to the safe service and delivery of food, at Level 2.

The primary purpose of the qualification is to confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence to practise’. However, employers can also rely on the knowledge provided as meeting nationally recognised standards at this level as such the sub-purpose is to confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners must be assessed to ensure they have a reasonable chance of achievement and will be able to generate the required evidence.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the importance of food safety and the risks of poor food hygiene
  • You'll learn how contamination occurs and how to prevent it
  • You'll understand temperature control and safe food storage
  • You'll learn the principles of cleaning, disinfection, and pest control in catering settings
  • You'll understand personal hygiene responsibilities when handling food
  • You'll learn about food safety legislation and your legal responsibilities as a food handler

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at First College Louth. The course is assessed by a short written or multiple-choice test at the end of the session. There are no entry requirements, but you'll be assessed at the start to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. First College Louth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food Safety Supervisor: oversee food hygiene standards in a catering business
  • Kitchen assistant: support food preparation in cafes, restaurants, or canteens
  • Catering assistant: serve and handle food safely in schools, hospitals, or events
  • Café or restaurant team member: front-of-house or back-of-house food handling roles
  • School meals supervisor: prepare and serve food in an educational setting
  • Care home cook or kitchen helper: food preparation in a regulated care environment

What you could study next

Once you have your level 2 food safety in catering certificate, you could move on to a Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering, which is aimed at supervisors and managers responsible for food safety in a team. You might also consider a Level 2 or Level 3 Hospitality and Catering qualification if you want to broaden your skills across the wider industry.

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