Food Safety Award Level 2

"This course replaces the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate course and targets anyone working in a setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled. It will be particularly useful for people handling food in various environments which could include:
- pubs
- hotels or restaurants
- supermarkets or retail units
- hospitals or care homes
- schools and prisons

You will gain a firm grasp of the importance of food safety and knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved. An understanding of how to control food safety risks (personal hygiene, food storage, cooking and handling) and a confidence & expertise to safely deliver quality food to customers. The course will be taught by industry trained experts who regularly attend update training.

No formal qualifications are required. Ideally the learner will be coming into contact with food in a work environment. Learners who first language is not English need a level 1 qualification in English Language to enrol on this course. If you enrol without a Level 1 your place will be cancelled and you will receive a refund.

There will be an exam at the end of the course comprising of 20 multi choice questions; of which 13 must be answered correctly to pass.

It is recommended that learners refresh this qualification at least every three years so you have the most up to date training and knowledge of Food Safety Law.

The Department Administrator is Sarah Lewis Tel: 01204 482 333 Or email: catering.travel@boltoncc.ac.uk

Use the yellow 'enrol' button to request to join this course.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.

Tuition Fee: £50.00
Other fees: £10.00
Courses fees are subject to change.

On completion of this course learners can progress onto the Level 3 Award in Food Safety if they are in a supervisory role. Please ask your tutor on the day for more details.

Assessment

All learners will complete an individual learning plan which will be discussed with their tutor throughout the course.

Financial

You may not have to pay tuition fees at all, if you fall into one of the groups eligible for fee exemptions. If you feel you may be eligible or would like someone to explain course fees in more detail, pleasecontact us via our Live Chat service available on any page of our website.

Adult Learners

Adult learners (19+) must provide evidence of their existing qualification at enrolment. Learners may not be able to enrol if this information is not provided when requested. If you have lost any certificates please contact your school in the first instance. If they are unable to provide a copy, you can contact one of the following exam boards (your school will be able to tell you which one applies to the exams you took):

• OCR: www.ocr.org.uk
• Edexcel: www.edexcel.com
• AQA: www.aqa.org.uk

Helpline

The best way to contact us is via our Live Chat service available from any page of our website. We endeavour to staff this service from 9am – 7pm, Monday to Thursdays and until 4pm on Fridays (during term time).
Bolton College works hard to ensure that the information provided is accurate.
All courses are offered subject to student numbers and the College reserves the right to amend, withdraw or amalgamate any of the courses, fees, services, locations or facilities described at any time.

Studying at College

The health and safety of our learners and staff is still very important to us and so there may continue to be an element of study outside of the classroom during the 2021/22 academic year. The proportion of these hours will depend on the individual qualification(s) being undertaken. You must do the work set during these times or it will impact your progress on the course and therefore your achievement.

Equalities Statement

The College will treat all members of the community equally and will not favour any particular individual or group. English is our principal language but we will endeavour to provide information relating to this document in other formats and languages. If customers require this type of support they should contact the Recruitment & Relations Manager at customer.services@boltoncc.ac.uk

Safeguarding Statement

Bolton College are committed to ensuring that learners have a right to feel safe wherever they learn, in the classroom or online. If you have any personal safety or other worries, for example, feeling bullied; being made to feel uncomfortable or experiencing an inappropriate situation when you are attending college, please speak to the tutor, a member of the Reception Team or contact the College Safeguarding Team on 01204 482180 or via safeguarding@boltoncc.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.