Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene and Safety for Retail

This Level 2 Certificate course has been designed to help you improve your knowledge of food handling. You will discover …

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This Level 2 Certificate course has been designed to help you improve your knowledge of food handling. You will discover the legal requirements in order to prepare and serve food in the service industry. You will also find out about HACCP, multiple levels of hazards and their preventive measures, and much more including temperature control and handling basics.

Knowledge and understanding of basic food hygiene and safety is a legal requirement so as not to contaminate food and be safe at work all the time.

The course provides learners with up-to-date food hygiene information using a range of written text, and video content to ensure learners thoroughly comprehend their food safety responsibilities.

Who is the course for?

All food handlers are required by European Union Regulation laws to go through an orientation training prior to starting a food handling job.

This Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene and Safety for Retail course allows readers to learn about the basic food hygiene practices in order to be able to comply with all the legal requirements.

This course is suitable for food handlers in any sector including fast-food outlets, takeaways, food trucks, bars, restaurants, hotels, cafes, hospitals, schools and colleges.

Entry Requirement:

  • This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
  • Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
  • Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

Assessment & Certification:

Once you complete all the lessons/units, you are required to sit an exam which is multiple-choice. The pass mark is 60%. After successfully passing the exam you can obtain your certificate of achievement at an additional cost of £9.

Why choose us?

  • Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials;
  • Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts;
  • Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;
  • Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;
  • The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification;
  • Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime;
  • The benefit of career advancement opportunities;
  • 24/7 student support via email.

Career Path:

Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene and Safety for Retail is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for any professions or career from any industry you are in such as:

  • Restaurateurs
  • Hospitality managers
  • Chefs
  • Hotel and restaurant service staff
  • Professional hygiene and safety officer.

Course Curriculum

  • video Introduction to Food Safety and the Law
    00:30:00
  • video Bacteria and Microbiological Hazards
    00:27:00
  • video Physical, Chemical and Allergenic Hazards
    00:25:00
  • video Food Poisoning and Control Measures
    00:23:00
  • video Food Spoilage and Food Storage
    00:25:00
  • video Personal Hygiene
    00:24:00
  • video HACCP and Food Premises Part-01
    00:27:00
  • video HACCP and Food Premises Part -02
    00:26:00
  • video Cleaning
    00:20:00

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any previous qualifications to join this course?

Most courses do not require prior qualifications unless stated otherwise on the course page. Please check the individual course description for any specific entry requirements.

What is the minimum age to enrol on a course?

Learners must usually be 16 years or older to enrol. However, learners under 16 may join with parental or guardian consent.

What happens if I fail the exam? Can I retake it?

Yes, if you do not pass the exam on your first attempt, you may retake the exam up to 3 times, depending on the course terms.

How long will I have access to the course?

You will normally have 1 year of access to your course from the date of enrolment. Course duration may vary, and the estimated study time is mentioned on the relevant course page.

Can I take the course from outside the UK?

Yes, our courses are available worldwide. You can enrol and study from any country as long as you have an internet-connected device.