Free Level 2 Food Safety in Health and Social Care and Early Years and Childcare Settings Course in Redcar. Classes run at Triage Redcar. Daytime sessions run part-time over 15 days, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course develops the knowledge and skills you need when working with food in care and childcare settings. You'll cover food safety requirements, nutrition and hydration, and supporting individuals to eat and drink. The food safety in health and social care and early years and childcare settings qualification is awarded by NCFE.
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 handling and how to prevent them.
You'll understand relevant legislation and responsibilities around food safety in care environments.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Triage Redcar. You'll learn through tutor-led sessions covering food safety knowledge and practical application in care settings. Assessment is based on the requirements of the NCFE qualification, which typically uses knowledge-based assessment tasks completed during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Redcar will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery Practitioner: supporting children's nutrition and food safety in early years settings.
Care Assistant: helping adults with eating, drinking, and food hygiene in care homes.
Early Years Practitioner: working in nurseries, pre-schools, or children's centres.
Support Worker: assisting individuals with daily living, including mealtimes.
Childcare Worker: providing safe food handling in childcare environments.
Healthcare Support Worker: supporting patients with nutrition and hydration in health settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a broader qualification covering the full range of care skills, often required for roles in registered care settings.
Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education: the qualification recognised for senior practitioner roles in nurseries and early years settings.
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: for those moving into supervisory roles where food safety oversight is part of the job.
