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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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
Learners must usually be 16 years or older to enrol. However, learners under 16 may join with parental or guardian consent.
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.
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.
Yes, our courses are available worldwide. You can enrol and study from any country as long as you have an internet-connected device.