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About the Level 2 Food Safety Course

At Learn Q, we are committed to helping businesses and individuals achieve compliance with the latest food hygiene legislation and safety regulations. Our CPD-accredited Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety course is designed for food handlers in the catering industry, providing comprehensive training to ensure the safe handling, preparation, and serving of food.

Anyone who is employed in the food business, catering, hospitality, and food production sectors, such as owners of food businesses, managers of food businesses, kitchen staff, baristas, and event caterers, are the ideal candidates for this course.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to protect customers and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

This course is tailored for individuals and businesses involved in the food industry, specifically those who handle, prepare, or serve food.

This course is suitable for:

  • Food Business Owners, Managers, and Supervisors
  • Kitchen staff, chefs, and catering assistants
  • Front of House Staff, Baristas, and Bartenders
  • Food Production Workers, Butchers, and Bakers
  • Nursery Staff, Child Minders, and Care Home Staff
  • Café, Restaurant, and Event Caterers

Upon completion of this course, learners will gain a solid understanding of food hygiene safety, UK food law, and best practices for maintaining food safety standards.

Key objectives include:

Understanding Food Hygiene and Safety Regulations

Learners will become familiar with the Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2005, the Food Safety Act 1990, and other UK legal requirements. You will learn how to comply with these laws to ensure your business is operating safely and within legal boundaries.

Preventing foodborne illnesses 

You will learn how to identify, manage, and control food hazards, including microbiological contamination, to prevent foodborne illnesses. The course also covers proper temperature control and hygiene practices to safeguard your customers’ health.

Complying with Natasha’s Law

The course includes essential training on Natasha’s Law, requiring clear allergen labelling on pre-packaged foods. This is crucial for protecting consumers with food allergies and ensuring compliance with UK legislation.”

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene

£9.98

Course Content

  • Basic food safety law
  • Food Hazards and controls
  • Hygiene and safety in the workplace
  • Equipment and premises
  • Safe food storage
  • Pest control

Who is it suitable for?

The Level 2 Food Hygiene course is for anyone who handles, prepares, or serves food in the hospitality or catering industry.

Level 2 Food Safety Essential Package

£34.98

Courses Included

  • Food Hygiene Level 2
  • Allergen Awareness
  • Health and Safety at Work
  • Fire Safety

Who is it suitable for?

Individual food handlers; small & medium-sized food businesses who need to be compliant with the Food Safety Act.

L2 Food Hygiene & Workplace Safety Package

£59.50

Courses Included

  • Food Hygiene Level 2
  • HACCP Awareness
  • Allergen Awareness
  • COSHH Awareness
  • Emergency First Aid at Work
  • Fire Safety
  • Customer Service

Who is it suitable for?

All food businesses that need to train one or more members of staff to be compliant with the Food Safety Act.

Why Take This Course?

The UK sees an estimated 2.4 million cases of foodborne illnesses annually, with a significant cost to public health. Compliance with food safety regulations is not only a legal requirement but also a moral responsibility for anyone involved in food handling. This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to mitigate food safety risks, protect your customers, and avoid costly legal repercussions.

Key Course Benefits

Gain a nationally recognised certification, ensuring compliance with UK food hygiene and safety regulations.

Learn how to adhere to the Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2005, the Food Safety Act 1990, and Natasha’s Law, ensuring your business meets all legal requirements.

Equip yourself with the knowledge to prevent foodborne illnesses, manage food hazards, and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety in your workplace.

Tailored training for food handlers in catering, hospitality, and food production, helping you apply best practices directly to your role.

Complete the course online at your own pace, with immediate access to certification upon completion.

Demonstrate your commitment to food safety, which can enhance your business reputation and build trust with customers.

Minimise the risk of legal action or fines from non-compliance with food safety regulations, safeguarding your business from financial penalties.

Course Content Overview

The Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety course consists of five units covering the fundamental aspects of food safety and hygiene.

Basic principles of food hygiene and an introduction to UK food safety laws and enforcement.

Learn about the different types of food hazards, including microbiological contamination, and the control measures necessary to prevent them.

Understand the importance of HACCP, from food purchase to service, and learn how to implement it effectively in your workplace.

Learn best practices for personal hygiene and safety when handling food, as well as proper cleaning and disinfection procedures.

Explore the legal requirements for food premises and equipment, including cleaning protocols, temperature control, and storage standards.

Food Safety Courses Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This comprehensive Level 2 Food Hygiene course is designed for convenient and flexible learning, fully delivered and completed online through our Learning Management System (LMS). Upon registration, a profile is created for you, and you are emailed with your unique login details, ensuring a personalised learning experience tailored to your pace.

This feature enables you to seamlessly access course materials, engage with interactive content, and complete assessments from any location at any time, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

This system also allows you to track progress, review completed modules, identify areas for further study, and access and download all of your certificates upon completion of your course(s) from one place. This ensures a thorough and engaging educational experience.

This Level 2 Food Hygiene course’s CPD accreditation signifies that the time you invest in it counts toward your Continual Professional Development quota, a crucial aspect for professional growth and skill enhancement. CPD accreditation is not just a mark of quality; it’s a valuable asset in today’s competitive and ever-evolving professional landscape.

Participating in CPD-accredited courses, you’re not only keeping your skills and knowledge up to date but also ensuring your learning is recognised and valued in various professional settings.

CPD accreditation is highly regarded in inspections and audits, enhancing the credibility of your professional profile. It shows your commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to industry standards, making you a more attractive candidate for career advancement and professional opportunities.

The CPD Certification Service, recognised in over 100 countries, sets rigorous standards for quality of presentation, technique, and learning value, ensuring that the CPD points you earn are a testament to your dedication and proficiency in your field.

Employers and registering bodies, which are the ones who expect their members to maintain high levels of performance and professionalism, are the ones who benefit the most from this accreditation.

On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a CPD-accredited certificate, recognised throughout the UK hospitality and catering industry. The certificate is valid for three years and serves as proof of food safety compliance, which can be presented to Environmental Health Officers or auditors.

Our courses comply with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, ensuring high-quality training that meets regulatory requirements.

As part of this Level 2 Food Hygiene course, you will undertake an online multiple-choice knowledge review to assess your understanding of the material covered.

This assessment consists of 10 thoughtfully designed multiple-choice questions, encompassing the key concepts and information you’ve learnt throughout the course, which confirms and reinforces your learning.

Importantly, you have the benefit of unlimited retries, offering you the flexibility to revisit and review the course content as needed to enhance your understanding and improve your performance in the assessment.

There is no need to go through the course material if you already have a strong understanding of this topic; you can proceed directly to the assessment.

This Level 2 Food Hygiene course takes between 1 and 2 hours to complete, although it is flexible, so it can be completed at your own pace in numerous sessions if you wish.

The assessment usually takes 10-20 minutes depending on your speed, but again, it is flexible, so you can complete it more quickly or take longer depending on your individual needs.

Students have access to the course for up to 12 months, and the course can be completed or retaken at any point in this time period.

While a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate does not technically expire, Environmental Health Officers strongly advise that food hygiene training should be refreshed regularly. This is crucial for maintaining up-to-date knowledge and practices in food safety.

You might wonder about the necessity of renewing a non-expiring certificate. The key reason is that food safety guidelines and regulations can change over time. Consider the implications for your business if your staff’s food safety knowledge becomes outdated after several years.

Regular updates to their training ensure that any changes in food hygiene laws and best practices are well understood and implemented. This is especially important for safeguarding the health and safety of your customers, as the food industry continually evolves with new standards and challenges.

If you have a larger number of employees that you need to train, or an ongoing requirement, you can save money by purchasing courses from us in bulk.

Our bulk offers can apply to any of our CPD courses, or any combination that you choose. We can also put together specialist packages to suit your individual requirements and budget.

  • 10+ courses = 10% discount
  • 50+ courses = 20% discount
  • 100+ courses = 30% discount
  • 400+ courses = 40% discount

If you are an enterprise customer with a requirement for a large number of courses or have an ongoing requirement, please contact the team to access our valued customer discounts and discuss how your dedicated account manager can make enrolling candidates, and purchasing additional courses simple and cost effective. We can also discuss reporting requirements.

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