Introduction
 
The NCFE Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering focuses on the importance of hygiene, the food handler’s legal responsibilities and their role in monitoring food safety procedures, and how to handle, prepare and process food safely. The objectives of the qualification are for learners to understand:
♦ how individuals can take personal responsibility for food safety
♦ the importance of keeping themselves clean and hygienic
♦ the importance of keeping the work areas clean and hygienic
♦ the importance of keeping food safe.
Achieving this qualification learners are required to successfully complete one mandatory unit. This qualification consists of one mandatory unit:
Unit 01 Food safety in catering
 
Duration:
 
Four months
 
Entry Requirements:
 
*A minimum age of 18
*A good level of written English
 
Assessment:
 
Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio. Candidates must successfully complete unit to be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering.
 

*Course commencement – Subject to number of student applications