Food Safety

Did you know that there are more than 500,000 cases of food poisoning in the UK each year?

EU and UK regulations state that all food handlers must receive appropriate training in food safety practices relevant to their duties. However, having a good understanding of food safety practices is not only a legal requirement, it is also important in protecting the health of both consumers and food handlers.

The QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (QCF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification for people working, or planning to work, in the food catering industry. The qualification is also ideal for those who come into contact with food handling areas due to the nature of their work, such as pest control officers and delivery personnel.

This 1-day course is ideal for those who need to ensure that the staff that are in their control have the right knowledge to protect not only the company but most importantly, the customers.

The course covers a range of topics including food safety laws, the legal responsibilities of food handlers, types of contamination and the associated risks, an introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), personal hygiene, bacteriology, time and temperature controls, pest control, safe handling practices, among others.