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

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 North Parade, part-time during the day. This is a short course, completed in around 7 hours. You'll cover the knowledge needed to handle and serve food safely in a catering environment. The course is designed to confirm you can meet food safety standards in a working role. Many employers in hospitality and catering require a food safety in catering qualification before you start work.

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 key principles of food safety and why they matter in a catering setting.
  • You'll learn how to prevent food contamination, including cross-contamination risks.
  • You'll identify the main causes of foodborne illness and how to control them.
  • You'll understand correct food storage temperatures and chilling requirements.
  • You'll learn the rules around personal hygiene for food handlers.
  • You'll understand cleaning and disinfection procedures in food preparation areas.
  • You'll recognise your legal responsibilities as someone working with food.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based teaching at First College North Parade. The course covers food safety knowledge through tutor-led sessions. Assessment is by a short written test at the end of the day. No prior experience is needed, but you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food Safety Supervisor: oversee hygiene standards in a kitchen or catering operation.
  • Kitchen assistant: support food preparation in cafes, restaurants, or canteens.
  • Catering assistant: serve and handle food safely in schools, hospitals, or events.
  • Café or sandwich bar worker: prepare and sell food to the public.
  • School meals assistant: work in a school kitchen or dining room.
  • Care home kitchen worker: prepare meals for residents in a 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 where you're responsible for others' food safety practice.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace: a useful companion qualification if you work in catering or hospitality and want to cover broader workplace safety requirements.
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