CLDNS4 - Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering [TEA]

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Course Overview

Course Overview
This qualification is aimed at individuals who are, or intend to be, food handlers working in catering. The objective of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment in catering role, or to support a role in the workplace.
This course seeks to improve food safety knowledge and skills of the candidates and enables them to prepare cook and serve food safely.
Learners gaining this qualification will know that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, cooking service and handling of food.

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Understand what is required by Food Safety Law and the consequences of non-compliance.
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 2
Properly identify what contamination is, the different types of hazards and what they can result in.
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Understand what bacteria are; differentiate between pathogenic and friendly bacteria, what their growth requirements are, how they differ from virus, how they cause food poisoning and how to control them. Know the names of at least three bacteria and what they are associated with..
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Objective 4
Objective 4
Understand the importance of temperature control necessary in controlling bacterial growth and what the Danger Zone is. Know the temperatures for safe food handling and storage
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Objective 5
Objective 5
Fully appreciate the importance of Personal Hygiene and cleaning in achieving good food safety.
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
No previous qualifications are required for this course. The ability to read and understand English is necessary.
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
Bring a notebook, a pen and a folder to keep notes and handouts.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
You can progress by going onto study for the Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety.
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
Yes, there is a simple 30 question multiple choice test at the end that is 45 minutes long. You need to get 20 out of 30 right to pass. Successful candidates will be issued with a certificate from Highfield, this is valid for 3 years. Refresher training is highly recommended after 3 years.

Please note on all examination courses, it is a requirement that you provide photographic proof of ID. This is for external awarding body and internal invigilation authentication purposes.
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
You will work through work sheets to reinforce the learning and your tutor will assist you in anything you might not understand or are having difficulty with.
You will do practice questions in preparation of the final test.
The course is interactive and aims to engage the learners as much as possible by the tutor asking the learners questions throughout the session so that things can be clarified.
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Other Info

Other Info
It is a good idea to put your knowledge into practice as soon as possible during or after the course so that you develop your skills and confidence. You should practice at home.

Your tutor will distribute an evaluation form at the end of the course for your completion and your comments will feed back into the design of future courses. We welcome and value learners’ feedback.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
Come and see one of our experienced and friendly advisors. For further information, email ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
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C4701
Najma Younis
17/07/2021
17/07/2021
7.50 hrs per wk
1 weeks
£30.00 (tuition)
Tuition Fee
£9.00 (concessionary)
Conc Fee
£71.00 (overseas)
Overseas Fee
6
Idea Store Whitechapel