Food Manufacturing Training
Manufacturing Compliance

Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (RQF)

Duration

1 Day

Credits

1 Credit

GLH

6-9 Hours

Course Overview

The Level 2 Award in Food Safety in manufacturing course (QCF) is a qualification aimed at caterers and other food handlers.

The qualification is intended for learners already working in manufacturing and those who are preparing to work in the industry. Learners gaining this qualification will know that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, processing, packing and handling of food.

"Its topics are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food."

Why is food safety training important?

Under Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 everyone who works with food has a responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensure that the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to eat.

Who needs this training?

HABC food safety training qualifications are intended for employee working as a general food handler/operative, where food hygiene is essential as food is being produced, prepared, cooked, served, packed, stored or distributed.

Food and drink manufacturers
Food packaging manufacturers

If you are a supervisor, business owner, manager please see level 3 Food Safety in manufacturing course.

Key benefits of keeping staff fully trained

Efficiency

Decrease lost working days

Retention

Improved employee retention

Legal

Minimise risk of litigation

Cost Saving

Reduce insurance premiums

Compliance

Legal compliance & low risk rating

Security

Greater security of business

Topics Covered

Introduction to food safety
Microbiological hazards (bacteria)
Spoilage & preservation
Food Poisoning & its control
Contamination hazard & controls
Principles of safe food storage
Food handlers & personal hygiene
Food premises and equipment
Food pests & control
HACCP from purchase to service
Cleaning & disinfection
Food safety law and enforcement

Learning Outcomes

Gain a firm grasp of the importance of food hygiene and knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved.

Understanding of how to control food safety risks (personal hygiene, food poisoning, spoilage, contamination, basic HACCP knowledge, stock rotation & food storage, cooking and handling, cleaning & disinfection).

Confidence and expertise to safely deliver quality food to customers.

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