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Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course Online – HTP Apprenticeship College

Cost£60.00
Duration9 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyBIIAB
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About this course

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Course. Study online. You work through the course at your own pace, so it fits around shifts, family, or other commitments. The course covers food hygiene, contamination, temperature controls, food storage, personal hygiene, pest control, and food safety management. It takes around 9 hours to complete. No formal entry requirements. Once you finish the online study, you book a separate in-person exam. This level 2 food safety in catering qualification is required by law in many catering roles.

Who this course is for

This programme is designed for anyone working in a catering setting where food is prepared, cooked or handled.

Safety training is a key ingredient in preparing and preserving essential skills in the workplace. Food safety competence is fundamental in enabling employees to deliver high quality food to customers safely.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the importance of food hygiene and why it matters in a catering setting.
  • You'll identify types of food contamination and how to prevent them.
  • You'll recognise biological hazards, including bacteria, and how they cause illness.
  • You'll apply time and temperature controls to keep food safe.
  • You'll follow correct procedures for food storage and preservation.
  • You'll describe personal hygiene standards required when handling food.
  • You'll explain how to control pests and carry out effective cleaning and disinfection.
  • You'll understand food safety management systems and your legal responsibilities.

How you will learn

You study online through a virtual learning environment, working through modules at your own pace. A tutor monitors your progress and is available to answer questions. You also receive an official course handbook for reference. Assessment is by a written exam, which takes place in person at a designated exam centre. You will need to bring photo ID on the day.

What you will need to bring

You will need photo ID on the day of your exam. HTP Apprenticeship College will confirm exam booking details and anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Food Safety Supervisor: oversee food safety compliance in a kitchen or catering operation.
  • Kitchen Assistant: support food preparation in cafes, restaurants, or canteens.
  • Catering Assistant: handle and serve food safely in schools, hospitals, or events.
  • Food Handler: work in production, retail, or hospitality food environments.
  • Cafe or Restaurant Team Member: serve and prepare food to legal safety standards.
  • School Meals Supervisor: prepare and serve food in a school catering setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering: the next step if you move into a supervisory or management role, covering more advanced food safety responsibilities.
  • Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering: focuses specifically on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, useful in professional kitchen environments.
  • Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace: broadens your compliance knowledge beyond food safety.
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