Discovery Training Services

We are pleased to offer the Level 1 or 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering through the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance. These courses are suitable for anyone who works with food in their job roles – ideal for anyone working in schools, childcare settings, care homes, or establishments providing food and drink for the public.

 Level 1

This is a 3 hour introductory programme for those who are preparing to work in catering, or for those who do a minimal amount of food handling. The course covers:

• An introduction to food safety and hazards

• Microbiological hazards and controls

• Contamination hazards and controls

• Personal hygiene

• Cleaning and disinfection

 Level 2

A 6 hour programme, which gives learners the knowledge necessary to follow effective food safety practices.

• Introduction to food safety

• Microbiological hazards

• Food poisoning and it’s control

• Contamination hazards and controls

• HACCP from purchase to service

• Food handlers and personal hygiene

• Food premises and equipment

• Food pests and control

• Cleaning and disinfection

• Food safety enforcement

Learning is assessed by a short multiple choice test. Passing this test gives candidates an accredited certificate with the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance.

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