Level 2 Award in Food Safety
Course Summary
Code: ART-27A
Location: Bower Park
Cost: £25
Starting: Monday 03 November 2025
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 09:00
Description
Ensure you have the knowledge to work safely and confidently in food-related environments. This course is designed for individuals working or planning to work in the food industry, including catering, hospitality, and food retail. You'll learn essential food safety practices that help prevent foodbourne illnesses and ensure a clean and safe environment for customers and staff.
Through this course, you will:
- Understand the importance of food safety and hygiene in the food industry.
- Learn how to prevent contamination and manage food hazards.
- Master safe food handling practices and how to store, prepare, and serve food safely.
- Gain knowledge of personal hygiene standards for food handlers.
- Understand how to comply with food safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who is interested in employment as a food handler working in a retail envirnment, or support a role in the workplace.
Entry Requirements
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of food safety and hygiene practices, particularly in catering environments. The course covers essential topics such as food handling, temperature control, safe storage, and the legal responsibilities associated with food safety. This training is designed for individuals who handle food directly and play a central role in food preparation, ensuring you are equipped with the knowledge to maintain high standards of food safety in your work.
What you will learn
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of food safety and hygiene practices, particularly in catering environments. The course covers essential topics such as food handling, temperature control, safe storage, and the legal responsibilities associated with food safety. This training is designed for individuals who handle food directly and play a central role in food preparation, ensuring you are equipped with the knowledge to maintain high standards of food safety in your work.
How you will learn
You will learn via presentations, practical activities, workbooks, group and paired activities and group discussions.
What will you need to bring
A notepad and a pen.
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed via practical activities and workbooks.
Where next?
You will be referred to further training outside of the college.
What we expect from you
You are required to attend every session. The minimum required attendance for this course is 85%. Anything below this attendance will be reviewed by the Curriculum Development Manager and you may be withdrawn from the course and the outstanding course fees will still be payable. Please see our terms and conditions for more information.
Havering Adult College requires its learners and staff to uphold the following good behaviour principles:
-Act in a way that would not upset or offend others
- Treat all staff and all other learners with respect at all times
- Use appropriate language and not make remarks likely to offend; either verbally, in writing on or via social media
- Attend regularly and arrive on time
- If you are unable to attend or arrive on time, you must inform us by emailing your teacher or phoning 01708 434955 option 1, option 2
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines for the venue and those specifically related to the course you are attending
- Turn off mobile phones whilst in class (except in an emergency)
- Actively promote British values
Time and duration
Start Date: 03 November 2025
Start Time: 09:00
Day: Monday Morning
First Lesson Duration: 06:00
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Bower Park
472 Havering Road
Romford
RM1 4HR