Highfield Level 2 International Award in Food Safety

Register Now
Download Brochure

Grab a copy of our brochure!

Course Calendar

View our course schedule.

Talk to Us

Not sure? Call us!

Overview

This qualification provides people working, or preparing to work, in a food business with the knowledge and skills required to produce safe food.

Learners explore their personal responsibility for food safety and the good practices required during the storage, preparation, cooking, service, and handling of food.

Target Audience

People who are new to catering or work in entry-level food-handling roles, including frontline food handlers, waiting staff, kitchen assistants, catering staff, quick-service employees, hospitality workers, cafeteria staff, and temporary or seasonal workers.

Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites. The source recommends a minimum of Level 1 English and mathematics, or equivalent.

Assessment

A 20-question multiple-choice examination completed within 45 minutes. The pass mark is 12 out of 20 (60%); 16 out of 20 (80%) earns a distinction.

Course Details

Course Duration
6 Hours (1 Day)
Language
English
Delivery
Face-to-Face, Online or Blended
Tutor-to-Student Ratio
1:20 Maximum

Certification

Certification: Highfield. Certificate validity: no expiry.

The course develops the following food-safety knowledge and practices:

Personal Responsibility and Hygiene

Personal responsibility for food safety
Importance of food-safety procedures and safe handling
Identifying and reporting food-safety hazards
Legal responsibilities of food handlers
Personal hygiene, protective clothing, handwashing, illness, and wounds

Safe Work Areas and Food Products

Keeping work areas and equipment clean and hygienic
Safe waste disposal and pest control
Contamination and cross-contamination risks
Temperature control during preparation, cooking, chilling, reheating, holding, serving, and transport
Recognising and reporting food spoilage
Quick Registration

Related Courses

HABC Level 2 Food Safety for Supervisor
HABC Level 2 Food Safety for Supervisor

Date & Time: TBA

Venue: Online / Onsite

View Details
Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)
Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)

Date & Time: TBA

Venue: Online / Onsite

View Details
Highfield Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering ( RQF )
Highfield Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering ( RQF )

Date & Time: TBA

Venue: Online / Onsite

View Details