Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 - Fully Accredited

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It’s ideal for professionals working in restaurants, cafes, takeaways, hotels, schools, colleges, hospitals, bars, or fast-food outlets who handle or serve food. The course ensures every learner understands essential food safety and hygiene principles necessary to maintain safe food-handling practices.

The training is divided into eight clear, interactive modules, each focusing on a specific area of food safety and hygiene.

Module 1 – Understanding Food Safety
Explore:

• The importance of food safety legislation

• HACCP and food management systems

• The role of Environmental Health Practitioners

Module 2 – Food Hazards and Contamination
Learn about:

• The common hazards in food preparation

• Different types of contamination and their effects

• Key controls to prevent contamination

Module 3 – Food Poisoning
Understand:

• The distinction between food poisoning and foodborne illness

• Main causes and symptoms of food poisoning

Module 4 – Cross-Contamination
Discover:

• How to avoid cross-contamination

• Safe separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods (for example, through colour-coded systems)

Module 5 – Control Measures
Gain knowledge of:

• Best practices for preventing contamination and ensuring food safety

Module 6 – Personal Hygiene
Learn about:

• Essential hygiene habits for food handlers

• Proper handwashing techniques

• Managing skin conditions, cuts, and wounds safely

Module 7 – Food Pests
Understand:

• Common types of food pests and how to identify infestations

• Why pest control is crucial

• Basic pest management methods

Module 8 – Cleaning and Waste Management
Learn about:

• Types of cleaning products and their uses

• Cleaning schedules and procedures

• Effective waste management and disposal

• This course is accredited by The CPD Standards Office and endorsed by both the Institute of Hospitality and BIIAB.

• The final assessment is an online multiple-choice test, which can be retaken at no extra cost if you wish to improve your score.

• Upon successful completion, learners receive an accredited CPD certificate confirming their achievement and training hours.

Your training is delivered online via our interactive learning platform, giving you the flexibility to study at your own pace from any location.

Each module includes short, engaging sections and mini-quizzes to test your knowledge as you progress. After completing all modules, you’ll take a final assessment made up of multiple-choice questions based on the course material.

Once you pass, your CPD-accredited certificate will be instantly available to download in PDF format.

The course takes around 60 minutes to complete. There’s no set time limit, so you can learn in your own time — all at once or in shorter sessions that suit your schedule.

Completing this training is an excellent way to demonstrate your understanding of food hygiene and safety standards. Your certificate is fully CPD registered and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and BIIAB.

No prior training is required. To pass, you’ll need to score 70% or higher in the final multiple-choice test.

• 100% Pass Rate

• Simple and easy to complete

• Boost your career prospects

• Gain valuable knowledge, skills, and confidence

• Study anytime, anywhere, on any device

• Learn at your own pace

• Instantly download your accredited CPD certificate

This course works perfectly on PCs, Macs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Whether you’re studying at home or on the go, your learning experience will be smooth and fully optimised for your device.

This Food Safety / Food Hygiene Level 2 course provides the essential training needed for anyone who handles food. It ensures you meet UK and EU food safety requirements while gaining the certification to advance your career in the catering and hospitality industries.

The European Union Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs requires all food handlers to be appropriately trained in how to carry out their roles safely. This Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety e-learning course ensures that you comply with this legal responsibility by providing learners with a thorough introduction to the correct food handling practices. This CPD accredited E-Learning course is suitable for food handlers working in all sectors including retail, health and social care, schools, nurseries and many others.

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Perfect for anyone works as a food handler.

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