TQUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety

The TQUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering online QCF is regulated by Ofqual.

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.

The minimum guided learning hours for this course is 60 minutes online.  

This E learning TQUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering course should be completed by Learners who wish to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the importance of good personal and workplace hygiene. This qualification allows learners to take responsibility for food safety in a catering environment. They will also understand how to keep food safe from contamination.

Learners need this course as it provides them with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the importance of good personal and workplace hygiene. It allows learners to take responsibility for food safety in a catering environment. They will also understand how to keep food safe from contamination.

At the end of this course learners will:

• Understand how individuals can take personal responsibility for food safety
• Understand the importance of keeping him/herself clean and hygienic
• Understand the importance of keeping the work areas clean and hygienic
• Understand the importance of keeping food safe

• Outline the importance of food safety procedures, risk assessment, safe food handling and behaviour
• Describe how to report food safety hazards.
• Outline the legal responsibilities of food handlers and food business operators
• Explain the importance of personal hygiene in food safety including its role in reducing the risk of contamination
• Describe effective personal hygiene practices, for example, protective clothing, hand washing, personal illnesses, cuts and wounds
• Explain how to keep the work area and equipment clean and tidy to include cleaning and disinfection methods, safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals and materials, and waste disposal
• State how work flow, work surfaces and equipment can reduce contamination risks and aid cleaning
• Outline the importance of pest control
• State the sources and risks to food safety from contamination and cross contamination to include microbial, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards.
• Explain how to deal with food spoilage including recognition, reporting and disposal
• Describe safe food handling practices and procedures for storing, preparing, cooking, chilling, reheating, holding, serving and transporting food
• Explain the importance of temperature controls when storing, preparing, cooking, chilling, reheating, holding, serving and transporting food
• Describe stock control procedures including deliveries, storage, date marking and stock rotation

Once you have completed all the online learning materials for this course, you will be required to complete an online assessment. The reason for this online assessment is to test your knowledge regarding age verification and regulatory requirements. You will be required to gain a pass mark of at least 80% to pass. If you fail the online age verification knowledge test, do not worry - You are given 5 chances to revise the e-learning materials and retake the course at no extra charge.

Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:

• Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering or further qualifications and apprenticeships in hospitality and catering.