By law, food business operators must ensure that food handlers receive the appropriate supervision and training in food hygiene.

This Level 2 course is suitable for those working in a catering environment who are responsible for handling food. It is also the most popular food safety qualification accepted by enforcement officers and auditors.

Course information

During this one-day course you will learn -

  • the importance of food safety procedures and complying with the law
  • microbiological, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards and their controls
  • good temperature control and stock rotation
  • the importance of good personal hygiene and preventing contamination, including handwashing, protective clothing, cuts and reporting illness
  • keeping work areas and equipment clean and safe
  • safe waste disposal
  • pest control

You will gain the Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering qualification.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Grade (D/3) and above in English (or equivalent)
  • You are required to complete an initial assessment prior to starting the course if you do not hold the above qualification

Course duration

1 day from 9.30am to 4pm

Start date

Please contact us to book an assessment

Course fee

Fees apply to the 2025/2026 academic year which runs from September 2025 to August 2026

£60

If you are eligible for a fee remission, the course may be free for you to attend

Preston Road Adult Education Centre

Address: Preston Road Adult Education Centre
The Freedom Centre
Preston Road
Hull
HU9 3QB

Telephone: 01482 616 580

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