Free Level 2 Food Safety in Health and Social Care and Early Years and Childcare Settings Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Triage Hartlepool, part-time during the day. The course covers food safety requirements, nutrition and hydration, and supporting people to eat and drink safely in care and childcare settings. It runs over 15 days, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The food safety in health and social care and early years and childcare settings qualification is assessed through knowledge and practical tasks.
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 childcare 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 the people you support.
You'll learn how to contribute to and promote healthy eating and drinking.
You'll understand how to support individuals who need help eating and drinking.
You'll learn how to follow food safety legislation relevant to your workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Triage Hartlepool. Assessment is knowledge-based and covers the core topics in the qualification. You'll complete written tasks or assessments to demonstrate your understanding of food safety, nutrition, and hydration in care and childcare environments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Triage Hartlepool 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 adults with daily living including eating and drinking
Early years worker: works in nurseries, pre-schools, or children's centres
Healthcare support worker: assists patients with nutrition and hydration
Residential childcare worker: supports children in care settings
Domiciliary care worker: provides personal care and meal support at home
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care: a broader qualification covering core care skills for working in adult social care roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: required for senior care roles and team leader positions in social care.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, if you're moving into early years.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering: useful if your role involves a wider catering environment.
