CIEH (New) Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

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.

This qualification is aimed at anyone working in a catering or hospitality setting where food is prepared, cooked and served.

NEW QUALIFICATION
Equivalent to the 'foundation' level
This qualification replaces the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene

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.

NEW QUALIFICATION
Equivalent to the 'foundation' level
This qualification replaces the CIEH Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene.

Who needs this qualification?

Anyone working in a catering or hospitality setting where food is prepared, cooked and served. Typical environments may include:

pubs
hotels
restaurants
retail
contract catering
fast-food outlets
hospitals
care and nursing homes
schools
prisons
armed forces

Subjects covered:

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

Outcomes:

Employees who handle food will gain a firm grasp of the importance of food safety and knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved. They will have the confidence and expertise to deliver quality food safely to customers. Refreshment of this qualification is recommended at least every 3 years.

COURSE INFORMATION

Duration: One day programme
Assessment: Multiple-choice examination
QCA Accredited: Yes
Prerequisite: None

QCA Accredited
CIEH awarded