The QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) 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 wor
DurationDid you know that there are an estimated 1 million 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 essential in protecting the health of both consumers and food handlers.
The QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) 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.
Successful candidates will gain a strong understanding of the importance of food safety, including correct food handling practices and measures to reduce the risk of contamination.
What’s Covered?
The importance of food safety
Food safety laws
Legal responsibilities of food handlers
Types of contamination and the associated risks
Bacteriology
• Food poisoning
• Foodborne illnesses
An introduction to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Personal hygiene
Work flow, work surfaces and equipment
Cleaning and disinfection
Waste disposal
Pest control
Safe food handling practices including time and
temperature controls
• Preparation
• Cooking & reheating
• Chilling
• Cooling
• Freezing
• Thawing
• Hot holding
• Displaying food
• Core temperatures
• Food preservation
• Storage
Stock control procedures
I graduated from Loughry College in 2002 in BSC Food Technology I was offered the opportunity to manage Café Chimes in Hillsborough, in this role I was responsible for HACCP development, Food Safety training of staff and all health and safety related rules and regulations.
I became the owner of Café Chimes in 2004 and extended the business to provide outside catering which required dynamic risk assessing sites and I had first aid responsibilities for staff.
I made the decision to sell the business to focus on developing a new company One Stop Safety Training in 2012 I spent around 6 months studying and gaining the qualifications necessary to become an accredited trainer.
I have continued to develop my knowledge and have completed the following
Refresher First aid Trainer Certificate June 2020
Qualsafe First aid at work requal may 2019
City and Guilds level 3 Assessing Vocational Achievement May 2017
Qualsafe IQA and assessor award Feb 2017
CIEH First aid at work requal May 2016
CIEH Education and training Award 2014
CIEH level 3 award in food safety training 2013
HABC level 3 award in health and safety in the workplace 2013
Asbestos awareness UKATA 2013
HABC level 3 in first aid at work 2013
First aid trainer/Assessor 2013
Safe moving and Handling Trainer Jan 2013
BA Science Loughry College 2002 – Advanced Food Safety training
One Stop Safety Training is focused on supplying clients with the best learning experience by providing accredited and regulated courses with Qualsafe Awards http://www.qualsafeawards.org, which is one of the largest Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisations in the UK and has been voted the UK’s Best Business (SME) 2018.
Covering Northern Ireland we are flexible with times and location, we can come to your venue if required and offer evening and weekend sessions to suit your staff availability.
The Highfield Level 2 Award in HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) for Catering (RQF) is aimed at those working in a food catering environment and other food handlers.
This Food Allergen course will enable learners to be fully aware of the foods that may trigger an allergic reaction and know what precautions need to be taken to ensure that customers do not eat a food that they are trying to avoid.
Food Safety course training is offered by FRS Health and safety Consultancy for all skill level. As experienced and accredited health and safety experts, we offer bespoke, in-person practical health and safety training for small and large businesses around Bristol, Bath and the South West.
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene. This course is sector specific; candidates can select the assessment and course book appropriate to their environment.
This course is a perfect introduction for anyone who is either thinking of working in or currently on work placement, or volunteering in a food premise. The course will give them the underpinning knowledge to be able to prepare, or serve food in a safe manner.
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