Level 2 Award in Food Safety Catering
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Food Safety Catering program, designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety in catering and hospitality environments. It emphasizes contamination control, safe food handling, allergen management, and compliance with food safety legislation. Participants will gain the competence to act as certified food handlers in catering operations, ensuring safe practices that protect consumers and meet regulatory requirements.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in Food Safety Catering |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 100 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to Food Safety in Catering Importance of food safety in catering, responsibilities of food handlers, and consumer protection.
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Microbiological Hazards in Catering Bacteria, viruses, and fungi relevant to catering environments and their control.
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Contamination Hazards and Controls Cross‑contamination risks in kitchens and effective prevention strategies.
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Food Poisoning and Foodborne Diseases Common pathogens, symptoms, and prevention in catering operations.
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Personal Hygiene for Catering Staff Hand hygiene, protective clothing, and illness reporting in food service.
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HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) in Catering Application of HACCP principles to catering processes and critical control points.
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Safe Food Handling Practices Preparation, cooking, cooling, and serving food safely in catering settings.
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Cleaning and Disinfection in Catering Cleaning schedules, sanitizers, pest control, and maintaining hygienic kitchens.
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Food Safety Legislation and Enforcement UK/EU food safety laws, enforcement agencies, and penalties for non‑compliance.
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Allergen Management in Catering Identifying allergens, preventing cross‑contact, and accurate menu labeling.
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Builds competence in catering‑specific food safety and hygiene practices
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Enhances compliance with HACCP, Codex, and UK/EU food safety legislation
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Strengthens skills in allergen management, contamination prevention, and safe handling
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Provides tools for effective cleaning, disinfection, and hazard control in catering environments
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in catering, hospitality, and food service
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Catering and hospitality staff
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Restaurant, café, and hotel employees
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School, hospital, and institutional kitchen staff
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Supervisors and team leaders in food service operations
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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 Food Safety Catering (FSCT)
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