Level 1 Award in Food Safety
These food safety qualifications have been developed to ensure that employees from all food sectors are equipped with a basic knowledge of food safety to enable them to produce safe food.
Entry for these qualifications needs no former knowledge of food safety and they are therefore ideal for use as part of a company induction programme. They could also be used as refresher training to maintain and improve food safety standards within an organisation.
These food safety qualifications have been developed to ensure that employees from all food sectors are equipped with a basic knowledge of food safety to enable them to produce safe food.
Entry for these qualifications needs no former knowledge of food safety and they are therefore ideal for use as part of a company induction programme. They could also be used as refresher training to maintain and improve food safety standards within an organisation.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety
It is essential for food safety that all food handlers are aware of the hazards and controls associated with the types of food they produce. Every year, many people are made ill and some even die as a result of eating contaminated food. Food businesses have a legal and moral obligation to ensure they are not contributing to these statistics.
Whatever the type of food being produced, controls must be put in place to ensure all types of contamination and temperature abuse are either eliminated completely or controlled to ensure safety.
The food business operator in any type of food business has a legal obligation to ensure that staff are supervised and instructed and/or trained in food hygiene matters to a level necessary for the type of activity they are carrying out. The most effective way of complying with this legal requirement is to obtain an appropriate, accredited qualification in food safety and ensure the knowledge gained is implemented in the workplace. Level 2 qualifications in food safety help organisations to comply with this requirement.
The current Level 2 Food Safety qualifications available from include the following:
It is essential for food safety that all food handlers are aware of the hazards and controls associated with the types of food they produce. Every year, many people are made ill and some even die as a result of eating contaminated food. Food businesses have a legal and moral obligation to ensure they are not contributing to these statistics.
Whatever the type of food being produced, controls must be put in place to ensure all types of contamination and temperature abuse are either eliminated completely or controlled to ensure safety.
The food business operator in any type of food business has a legal obligation to ensure that staff are supervised and instructed and/or trained in food hygiene matters to a level necessary for the type of activity they are carrying out. The most effective way of complying with this legal requirement is to obtain an appropriate, accredited qualification in food safety and ensure the knowledge gained is implemented in the workplace. Level 2 qualifications in food safety help organisations to comply with this requirement.
The current Level 2 Food Safety qualifications available from include the following:
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Refresher)
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (Refresher)
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Level 3 Award in Food Safety
Those who operate in a supervisory role in the workplace need to be aware of their responsibilities with regards to food safety. Most food poisoning outbreaks can be traced back to the failure of those responsible for communicating and implementing hygiene standards. These qualifications ensure that supervisors are aware of the legislation applicable to food safety and how best to communicate the required standards to employees. An essential element of high food safety standards in any business is the ability to motivate, train and supervise staff to ensure they are competent food handlers. The relevant and practical style of the Level 3 Qualifications will ensure that supervisors have the confidence to lead by example, encourage good hygiene practices and take appropriate corrective action to make sure that all food activities are safe. On achieving any of these qualifications, competence to supervise others safely can be demonstrated. The current Level 3 Food Safety qualifications available include the following:
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Level 4 Award in Food Safety
Managing food safety in any environment can be challenging. Those in a management role in the food sector need to be equipped with the knowledge to communicate safe standards to employees confidently. These accredited qualifications ensure that managers are aware of the procedures and standards required to make sure that safe food is served at all times and that due diligence is taken. These qualifications are the most up-to-date available and focus on current and emerging issues relating to microbiology, chemical contamination and food allergens. They are also invaluable for anyone intending to train food safety to levels 2 and 3 and for those thinking of starting a career in food safety enforcement or auditing. These Ofqual accredited qualifications have been developed specifically for insertion into the Qualifications and Credit Framework with full support from the relevant Sector Skills Councils. These qualifications are therefore fully compliant with industry and regulatory standards as well as being recognised by environmental health practitioners, auditors and other enforcement officers. The Level 4 qualifications offered include:
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