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Level 1 Food Safety Awareness

The objective of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment, or to support a current position within a low-risk role, where there is an element of food handling. This could include bar workers, waiting staff, health care workers, kitchen porters and stock/store room staff.


Learners gaining this qualification will know that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, processing, packing and handling of food. Its topics are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.

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COURSE CONTENT

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Personal responsibilities for food safety in a catering environment

  • The importance of personal hygiene in a catering environment

  • The importance of keeping work areas clean and hygienic in a catering environment

  • How to keep food safe in a catering environment

 

COURSE DURATION

A minimum of 3 contact hours in the classroom and no previous experience is necessary.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.


It is recommended that you hold a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake this qualification.

CERTIFICATION
This is achieved by on-going assessment by the instructor.

This qualification does not expire, but refresher training and keeping up to date with changes to policies and procedures is vital to keep the qualification current.

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NUMBERS

A maximum of 20 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

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COST

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We are also able to deliver this course at your premises for a minimum of 6 learners, please contact us for a price.

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