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.
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
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.