These qualifications have been developed to address the growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments and meet the National Occupational Standards. The CIEH Level 2 Awards in food Safety provide a flexible syllabus which enables training to be tailored to meet specific needs.

Who needs this qualification?

Anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled
Typical environments may include:

-pubs, hotels, restaurants
-supermarkets and retail environments
-food and drink manufactures
-hospitals
-care homes
-schools
-prisons

Why is this training important?

Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensure that the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to eat.

Learning outcomes

-Firm grasp of the importance of food safety and knowledge of the system, techniques and procedures involved
-Understanding of how to control food safety risk (personal hygiene, food storage, cooking and handling)
-Confidence and expertise to safely deliver quality food to customers
Refreshment of this qualification is recommended at least every three years.

Duration

One-day programme

Assessment

Multiple choice programme

OFQUAL (formerly QCA) Accredited

Yes

OFQUAL (formerly QCA) Qualification reference

100/5897/7

Prerequisite

None

Suggested Progression

CIEH Level 3 Awards in Supervising Food Safety