Level 2 Award in Basic Food Hygiene
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Basic Food Hygiene program, designed to provide food handlers and catering staff with the essential knowledge and skills to maintain hygiene and safety in food preparation and service. It emphasizes personal hygiene, safe food handling, cleaning practices, and compliance with food safety regulations. Participants will gain the competence to work safely in catering, retail, and hospitality environments while protecting consumer health.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in Basic Food Hygiene |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 100 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to Food Hygiene Importance of hygiene in food handling and consumer protection.
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Food Safety Legislation and Responsibilities Legal requirements, employer/employee responsibilities, and enforcement.
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Microbiological Hazards and Foodborne Illnesses Common pathogens, contamination routes, and prevention methods.
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Personal Hygiene in Food Handling Handwashing, protective clothing, and illness reporting.
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Food Storage and Temperature Control Safe storage, refrigeration, freezing, and cooking/reheating practices.
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Cross‑Contamination and Allergen Awareness Preventing cross‑contact, allergen labeling, and safe practices.
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Cleaning and Disinfection Cleaning schedules, sanitization methods, and safe use of chemicals.
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Food Premises and Equipment Hygiene Maintaining hygienic facilities, equipment, and work surfaces.
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Pest Control in Food Environments Identifying pests, prevention measures, and reporting procedures.
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Safe Practices in Catering and Retail Practical application of hygiene principles in real work settings.
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Builds competence in basic food hygiene and safe food handling
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Enhances compliance with UK/EU food safety legislation and HACCP principles
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Strengthens awareness of cross‑contamination, allergens, and cleaning practices
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Provides tools for safe storage, pest control, and workplace hygiene
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Offers recognized certification to support entry‑level careers in catering, retail, and hospitality
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Food handlers in catering, retail, and hospitality
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Entry‑level staff in food production and service
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Individuals seeking foundational food hygiene certification
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Staff requiring compliance with workplace food safety standards
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical observation
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Format: MCQs, short answers, and applied hygiene scenarios
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Total Questions: 40 theory + 1 practical assessment
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 1–2 days (8–12 hours total)
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Certification: Level 2 Award in Basic Food Hygiene (BFHY)
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