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Free Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course in Skegness – First College Skegness

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 Skegness. Classes run at First College Skegness, part-time during the day. There are no entry requirements, but you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit for you. The course covers the knowledge you need to handle and serve food safely in a catering environment. It runs in a single day, at just 7 hours total, making it straightforward to fit around other commitments.

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 how food becomes contaminated and how to prevent it.
  • You'll learn the key rules around personal hygiene when handling food.
  • You'll identify the temperature controls needed to keep food safe.
  • You'll understand how to store, prepare, and serve food to reduce risk.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and control common food safety hazards.
  • You'll understand your legal responsibilities under food hygiene law.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at First College Skegness. The course is taught through tutor-led sessions covering food safety knowledge and principles. Assessment is by a written test or knowledge-based questions to confirm you've met the required standard. There are no formal entry requirements, but you'll be assessed at the start to make sure the course is the right fit for you.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food Safety Supervisor: oversee hygiene standards in a catering setting
  • Kitchen Assistant: food prep and hygiene compliance in any kitchen
  • Catering Assistant: support food service in schools, hospitals, or events
  • Café or Restaurant Staff: front-of-house or back-of-house food handling roles
  • School Meals Supervisor: food service in a school catering environment
  • Care Home Cook or Kitchen Worker: food safety is a core requirement in care settings

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, covering more advanced hazard analysis and food safety management systems.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: broadens your compliance knowledge if you work in catering, hospitality, or any food production environment.
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