Free Level 2 Food Safety in Health and Social Care and Early Years and Childcare Settings Course in Sunderland. Classes run at Triage Sunderland. Daytime sessions run part-time over 15 days, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course covers food safety requirements, supporting nutrition and hydration, and helping individuals eat and drink safely in care and childcare settings. It's directly relevant to anyone working or preparing to work in health and social care or early years environments.
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, social care, and early years settings.
You'll learn how to handle and store food safely to reduce the risk of contamination.
You'll develop knowledge of nutrition and hydration needs for individuals in care settings.
You'll learn how to support individuals to eat and drink safely and comfortably.
You'll understand how to contribute to promoting good nutritional practice in your workplace.
You'll recognise the responsibilities of care workers in maintaining food safety standards.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Triage Sunderland. You'll be assessed through knowledge-based tasks and written activities that test your understanding of food safety practices and nutrition in care settings. Assessment is linked directly to the NCFE qualification requirements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Sunderland will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery Practitioner: supports children's care, learning, and mealtimes
Care Assistant: helps individuals with daily needs including eating and drinking
Early Years Keyworker: works directly with young children in nursery settings
Healthcare Support Worker: assists patients with nutrition and hydration in care
Residential Support Worker: supports adults or children in residential care settings
Childminder: provides home-based childcare including food preparation
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care: broadens your knowledge across the full range of care skills.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the qualification many employers require for senior care roles.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the next step for those working in early years settings.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: useful if your role involves a wider food preparation environment.
