TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Allergy Awareness (Health and Social Care)

This TQUK Level 2 Allergy Awareness course is specifically designed for those working in health and social care to be able to understand different allergens, food labelling and what to do in the event of someone having an allergic reaction. The qualification is fully Ofqual regulated and allows students to gain a regulated course on allergy awareness.

About this Course

Designed for people working in health and social care and with the elderly, our TQUK Level 2 Allergy Awareness course covers the main areas of allergies and allergic reactions as well as food labelling legislation and assisting people in care with allergies when making meal choices.

Study Time: 105 Hours

Enrolment length: 12 months

Course Format: Online

Entry Requirements: None Specific

Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a TQUK Level 2 Certificate and an OLC Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees.

Method

All of our students are given access to our online campus through their own personal login and password. Once logged in you can access your course materials, lessons, resources and assignments in your own time. Assignments are uploaded through your account and the process is easy intuitive. Our online campus includes:

• 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
• Instant access to your course after you enrol- start studying immediately!
• Integrated chat and messaging systems so that you can contact your tutor
• Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
• Links to further resources and information available on courses
• Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
• Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers
• Progress bar to show the work you have completed and how many tasks you still have to complete on your course
• Detailed help centre with step-by-step instructions on getting the most from your course and how to upload assignments and contact your tutor

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 3 assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60.

As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!

Course Content

Unit 1: Allergens, allergies and intolerances

In this unit, you will learn about food allergens, allergies and intolerances. You will look at the differences between allergies and intolerances and identify how each can develop. You will study the main 14 food allergens and consider different testing methods used to diagnose allergies and intolerances.

Unit 2: Food labelling and packaging

In this unit we will examine the importance of food labelling and look at what should be included on the labelling of both pre-packed and non-pre-packed foods. We will consider the importance of avoiding food allergen cross-contact in relation to storage and cleaning and look at the food labelling and packaging regulations.

Unit 3 – Allergy awareness for those working in adult health and social care

In this unit we will consider ways of reducing the risk of an allergic reaction and look at the importance of taking precautions for a person with an allergy when buying, storing and cooking food.

This course can be taken over a 12 month period but you can complete it as fast or as slowly as you wish.

Support

When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with in-depth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.

You are strongly advised to make use of your tutors expertise and ask questions about the course content. Your assignments are marked by your personal tutor and detailed feedback is given. As well as this your tutor will provide you with pointers and advice on where you can improve- this helps you to get the most from your courses and constantly improve your skills.

For those working in health and social care to be able to understand different allergens, food labelling and what to do in the event of someone having an allergic reaction

No Requirements.

This qualification is suitable for a range of different career paths such as:

• Health Care Assistant
• Care Home Manager
• Social Worker