Free Level 2 Food Safety for Catering Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time during the day. The course covers food safety law, contamination prevention, safe food handling, and hygiene best practice for catering and hospitality environments. It runs over one year, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll need to be aged 19 or over and a Tees Valley resident; bring proof of benefit and any required residency documents to enrolment.
Who this course is for
Essential Training for Food Handlers and Hospitality Staff Gain a nationally recognised qualification designed to meet legal requirements for food safety in catering and hospitality environments. This course is ideal for anyone involved in the preparation, handling, or serving of food. What You'll Learn: Key food safety laws and your responsibilities How to prevent contamination and ensure food hygiene Safe practices for handling, preparing, and storing food Best practices to maintain a hygienic work environment Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to keep food safe and protect public health.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be aged 19+ Must be a Tees Valley resident Must bring proof of benefit to enrolment session Applicants who have not lived in the UK or EU since birth must bring proof of residency, e.g. passport (3 years old) or residence permit.
What you will learn
You'll understand key food safety laws and your legal responsibilities as a food handler.
You'll learn how to identify and prevent contamination risks in a catering setting.
You'll practise safe methods for handling, preparing, and storing food.
You'll apply hygiene best practices to keep a food preparation area safe and compliant.
You'll recognise the causes of foodborne illness and how to prevent them.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Middlesbrough College during the day. Learning is delivered face to face, covering food safety theory and practical hygiene principles. Assessment is through a written examination or multiple-choice test, as required by the Highfield Award specification. Your tutor will guide you through the content before you sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
Bring proof of benefit to your enrolment session. If you have not lived in the UK or EU since birth, also bring proof of residency, such as a passport dated within the last three years or a residence permit. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Kitchen assistant: supports food prep in cafes, restaurants, and canteens
Catering assistant: serves and handles food in schools, hospitals, or workplaces
Food production operative: works in food manufacturing or processing environments
Café or sandwich bar worker: prepares and serves food to the public
School meals supervisor: oversees food service in a school setting
Hospital catering assistant: prepares and delivers meals in a healthcare setting
What you could study next
Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: deepens your knowledge for supervisory or management roles in a kitchen or catering operation.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hospitality Services: a broader qualification covering the practical skills needed for a range of hospitality roles.
Level 3 Award in HACCP for Catering: focuses on hazard analysis and critical control points, useful if you move into a food safety supervisory role.
