Level 2 Award in General Food Safety
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in General Food Safety program, designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety in catering, hospitality, and food production environments. It emphasizes microbiological hazards, contamination control, HACCP principles, and compliance with food safety legislation. Participants will gain the competence to act as certified food handlers, ensuring safe practices that protect consumers and meet regulatory requirements.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in General Food Safety |
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| Total Credits | 30 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 120 |
| Qualification Time | 300 |
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Introduction to Food Safety Importance of food safety, responsibilities of food handlers, and consequences of poor practices.
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Microbiological Hazards Types of microorganisms, conditions for growth, and methods of control.
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Contamination Hazards and Controls Biological, chemical, and physical contamination sources and prevention strategies.
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Food Poisoning and Foodborne Diseases Common pathogens, symptoms, transmission routes, and prevention.
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Personal Hygiene Hand hygiene, protective clothing, illness reporting, and hygiene best practices.
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HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Principles of HACCP, critical control points, and monitoring procedures.
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Safe Food Handling Practices Safe preparation, cooking, cooling, and storage of food.
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Cleaning and Disinfection Cleaning schedules, sanitizers, pest control, and maintaining hygienic environments.
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Food Safety Legislation and Enforcement Overview of UK, EU, and international food safety laws, enforcement agencies, and penalties.
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Allergen Management Identifying allergens, preventing cross‑contact, and accurate labeling.
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Builds competence in general food safety and hygiene practices
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Enhances compliance with HACCP, Codex Alimentarius, and local legislation
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Strengthens skills in contamination prevention, allergen management, and safe handling
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Provides tools for effective cleaning, disinfection, and hazard control
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in catering, hospitality, and food manufacturing
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Food handlers in catering, hospitality, and retail
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Supervisors and team leaders in food production
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School, hospital, and community kitchen staff
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Individuals seeking compliance with workplace food safety requirements
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical demonstration
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Format: MCQs, short answers, and hygiene practice checks
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Total Questions: 40 theory + 1 practical assessment
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 1 day (6–8 hours total)
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Certification: Level 2 Award in General Food Safety (GFSA)
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