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CIEH Level 2 Awards in Food Safety

Fundamental food hygiene knowledge for all food handlers

  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail

Overview

Training providers have identified a growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments to increase effectiveness. These new qualifications are required to address new National Occupational Standards reflecting sector-specific needs. In line with this demand, the CIEH Level 2 Awards in Food Safety have been designed to address the food safety needs of the catering, manufacturing and retail sectors.

Outline programme

The qualifications cover the following topics:

  • Legislation
  • Food safety hazards
  • Temperature control
  • Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding
  • Cooking, hot holding and reheating
  • Food handling
  • Principles of safe food storage
  • Cleaning
  • Food premises and equipment

Qualification information

Designed for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.

Course duration: One day programme

Assessment method: Multiple choice examination

QCA Accredited

Suggested progression on completion: