
Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Online Course
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Offer ends 31 May 2022 - Course Type E-Learning
- Course Duration 60 Minutes
- Course Access 12 Months
- Awarded By The CPD Standards Office
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Endorsed by
Institute of Hospitality and BIIAB
- Student Discount Card All students enrolled on this course are entitled to apply for a XO student discount card.



This level 2 food safety and hygiene online course is for anyone that works as a food handler. The course teaches best practice when working in any catering role and meets UK regulations for food handlers.
Completing this level 2 food safety course is the perfect way to prove your knowledge of food safety and hygiene. The certificate achieved is fully registered with the CPD Standards Office and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and BIIAB.
Anyone that handles food within their job role is required by law to have undergone suitable food safety training. This course meets this requirement. Our Food Hygiene course is suitable for anyone that handles food or beverages in the catering sector. This includes those working in restaurants as well as people working in hotels, cafes, fast-food establishments, schools, day nurseries, takeaways, and any other position where you have contact with food.
You don’t need to have any previous food hygiene training to do this course and it will take around 90 minutes to complete.
In order to complete the food hygiene course, you must achieve 70% or more in the final multiple-choice quiz.
By the end of this Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course, you will be able to:
- Outline legislation regarding food safety.
- Describe the different types of contamination.
- Identify the 14 food allergens and the symptoms of allergic reaction.
- Explain food poisoning and food borne illness, and list the causes and symptoms.
- Implement control measures in the kitchen to reduce the risk of illness.
- Observe the strict personal hygiene standards required to produce food safely.
- Carry out effective cleaning and disinfection procedures.
- Recognise signs of pest infestation and implement necessary control measures.
Benefits
- 100% Pass Rate.
- Easy to complete.
- Free Retakes.
- Study online from anywhere, at your own pace.
- Meets legal requirements for food handlers.
- Follows all UK regulations and laws
- Download and print your accredited CPD certificate on successful completion.
- Certificate recognised by local authorities and accepted by Environmental Health Officers.
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Bulk discounts are available on purchases of 10 or more courses.
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The European Union Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs requires all food handlers to be appropriately trained in how to carry out their roles safely.
This Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering course ensures that you comply with this legal responsibility by providing learners with a thorough introduction to the correct food handling practices.
The course is suitable for food handlers in all disciplines of the catering sector, including restaurants, hotels, cafes, bars, fast-food outlets, takeaways, mobile food trucks, kitchens, hospitals, schools and colleges.
Assessment:
Upon completion of the course, learners will complete an end of learning assessment consisting of 20 questions. 70% of the questions will need to be answered correctly in order to pass and receive a certificate.
If you don't pass the test first time, don't worry, you can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
Endorsement(s): Institute of Hospitality and BIIAB.
Accreditation: The CPD Standards Office.
Got a question about exams? Contact our course advisors by email or by phone on 0808 175 1269. We're happy to help!
Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.
For the best viewing experience on our state-of-the-art eLearning platform we recommend an internet connection of 10Mbps or better. Please also use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser with Adobe Flash Player.
The Level 2 Food and Safety for Catering course is organized into the following modules.
Module 1 – What is food safety?
In this module, you will learn about:
- Food safety legislation
- HACCP and food safety management systems
- The role of the Environmental Health Practitioner
Module 2 – Food hazards and contamination
In this module, you will learn about:
- The main hazards associated with food production
- Types of contamination and the impact they have on foods
- Basic controls to keep food safe from contamination
Module 3 – Food poisoning
In this module, you will learn about:
- The difference between food poisoning and foodborne illness
- The main causes of food poisoning and foodborne illness
- The main symptoms of food poisoning
Module 4 – Cross contamination
In this module, you will learn about:
- How to avoid cross contamination
- Separation of raw and ready-to-eat food (using colour-coding for example)
Module 5 – Control measures
In this module, you will learn about:
- Best practice procedures for keeping food free from contaminants and ensuring food will not cause illness or harm
Module 6 – Personal hygiene
In this module, you will learn about:
- Best practice personal hygiene for food handlers
- Effective hand washing
- Dealing with cuts, spots, boils and other skin conditions
Module 7 – Food pests
In this module, you will learn about:
- Common food pests and signs of infestation
- Reasons for pest control
- General pest control
Module 8 – Basic cleaning procedures
In this module, you will learn about:
- Types of cleaning chemicals
- Cleaning procedures and cleaning schedules
- Reasons for cleaning
- Waste management
E-Learning Format
This eLearning is accessed through a dedicated learner portal. Your course material is presented in an interactive and easy to follow presentation enabling you to study at your own pace.
The course is divided into simple sections with a short quiz at the end of each to test your knowledge. Once you have progressed through each of the course sections you can complete an end of course quiz which consists of multiple-choice questions based on the material that you have studied.
Once you have passed the course you can download your fully accredited CPD certificate (PDF format) directly from your learning account.
Test Retakes
If you don't pass the first time, don't worry, you can resist the test as many times as required - until you pass.
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