Free Level 2 Food Safety in Health and Social Care and Early Years and Childcare Settings Course in Darlington. Classes run at Triage Darlington on a part-time daytime basis, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This food safety in health and social care and early years and childcare settings qualification covers food safety requirements, nutrition and hydration, and supporting individuals to eat and drink safely. It's directly relevant to roles in care homes, nurseries, and early years settings. The course runs over 15 days.
Who this course is for
This qualification will develop the knowledge and skills needed when working with food in health and social care and early years and childcare settings. It covers food safety requirements, contributing to and/or promoting nutrition and hydration and supporting individuals to eat and drink.
What you will learn
You'll understand food safety requirements in health and social care and early years and childcare settings.
You'll learn how to contribute to and promote good nutrition and hydration for the people you support.
You'll develop skills to support individuals to eat and drink safely.
You'll identify the risks of poor food hygiene and how to prevent them.
You'll understand your responsibilities when handling food in a care or childcare environment.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom setting at Triage Darlington. You'll be assessed through knowledge-based tasks and written activities that test your understanding of food safety practices. Assessment is designed to reflect real situations you'd encounter in care and early years environments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Darlington will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery Practitioner: supports children's daily care including mealtimes
Care Assistant: assists adults with eating, drinking, and nutrition
Early Years Practitioner: works in nurseries and pre-school settings
Support Worker: helps individuals with daily living needs including food
Childcare Worker: provides care and supervision in childcare settings
Healthcare Support Worker: assists patients with nutrition and hydration in care settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification for those working or looking to work in adult care.
Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care: the next step for those aiming to take on a senior or lead practitioner role in nursery or childcare settings.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: useful if you move into a catering or hospitality environment.
