Level 2 Award in Food Safety Manufacturing
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Food Safety Manufacturing program, designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety in food production and processing environments. It emphasizes contamination control, HACCP application, allergen management, and compliance with food safety legislation. Participants will gain the competence to act as certified food handlers in manufacturing operations, ensuring safe practices that protect consumers and meet regulatory requirements.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in Food Safety Manufacturing |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 100 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to Food Safety in Manufacturing Importance of food safety in production, responsibilities of staff, and consumer protection.
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Microbiological Hazards in Food Processing Bacteria, viruses, and fungi relevant to manufacturing and their control.
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Contamination Hazards and Controls Cross‑contamination risks in production lines and effective prevention strategies.
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Food Poisoning and Foodborne Diseases Common pathogens, symptoms, and prevention in manufacturing environments.
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Personal Hygiene for Manufacturing Staff Hand hygiene, protective clothing, and illness reporting in production facilities.
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HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) in Manufacturing Application of HACCP principles to production processes and critical control points.
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Safe Food Handling and Processing Practices Preparation, processing, packaging, and storage of food products.
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Cleaning and Disinfection in Manufacturing Cleaning schedules, sanitizers, pest control, and maintaining hygienic production areas.
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Food Safety Legislation and Enforcement UK/EU and international food safety laws, enforcement agencies, and penalties for non‑compliance.
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Allergen Management in Manufacturing Identifying allergens, preventing cross‑contact, and accurate product labeling.
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Builds competence in manufacturing‑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 processing
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Provides tools for effective cleaning, disinfection, and hazard control in production facilities
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in food manufacturing and quality assurance
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Food production and processing staff
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Supervisors and team leaders in manufacturing facilities
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Quality assurance and compliance officers
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Packaging and distribution staff in food supply chains
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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 Manufacturing (FSMF)
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