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Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Manufacturing (NEW)

Duration: 1 day including exam

Course introduction

This qualification is designed for those who work in all areas of the food and drink manufacturing sector. As well as those directly involved in the handling, production or processing of food or drink items, the qualification may also be suitable for those whose work requires them to enter the workplace e.g. Equipment maintenance personnel.

Suggested further development would be to Food safety level 3 in Manufacturing.

 

Holders of the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Manufacturing will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: -

• The importance of their expected behaviour as responsible individuals within food safety procedure.
• The importance of keeping themselves clean and hygienic.
• The importance of keeping the work area clean and hygienic
• The importance of keeping food safe

These are important to understanding and maintaining good practice in the handling, preparation, processing and production of safe food.

The course covers: -

• Food handling practices and procedures.
• The importance of personal hygiene and personal hygiene practices.
• Reporting of illnesses
• Contamination and cross contamination.
• Temperature control.
• The safe preparation, cooking, chilling and reheating of foods
• Storage and stock control
• Importance of keeping to work are and equipment clean and tidy.
• Waste disposal.
• Pest controls.
• Premises design and equipment.
• Statutory requirements of food businesses and food handlers.
• Hazard analysis.
  

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