Fundamental food hygiene knowledge for all food handlers

Overview
Training providers have identified a growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments to increase effectiveness. New qualifications are required to address new National Occupational Standards reflecting sector-specific needs. In line with this demand, the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering has been designed to address the food safety needs of the catering and hospitality sector.

Outline programme
The qualification covers the following topics:
· Legislation
· Food safety hazards
· Temperature control
· Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding
· Cooking, hot holding and reheating
· Food handling
· Principles of safe food storage
· Cleaning
· Food premises and equipment
Qualification information

Designed for: All food handlers

Course information
Course duration: 6 hours minimum
Assessment method 30 multiple choice questions
QCA Accredited Yes
Level New Level 2
Suggested progression on completion CIEH (New) Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering