A clear understanding of the key practices needed to maintain food safety and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
The RSPH Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Hygiene introduces the core principles of food safety and hygiene. It explains the key procedures needed to maintain high standards throughout all stages of food handling.
The course covers essential practices involved in storing, preparing, cooking, and serving food safely. It helps learners understand how to apply these procedures in everyday working environments to reduce risks.
This accredited qualification is designed to improve safe food handling by increasing awareness of the roles, responsibilities, and potential hazards associated with food hygiene. It also highlights the risks involved and how they can be effectively managed.
Level 2 Food Hygiene is suitable for anyone working with food or planning to enter the food industry. Whether starting a new job, preparing for work experience, or aiming to improve safety standards within a team, it provides valuable and practical knowledge.
By completing this qualification, you will develop a practical and usable understanding of food safety, including:
The assessment for this qualification takes place after completing the training course.
Candidates’ knowledge and understanding will be evaluated through a multiple-choice exam set by RSPH. The test includes 25 questions, and a minimum score of 17 is required to pass.
The exam will be supervised, and all candidates must follow standard examination rules.
A total of 40 minutes is allowed to complete the assessment.
This is a one-day, in-person course running from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
As it takes place in a classroom setting, participants are encouraged to take part in discussions, share their experiences, and ask questions.
There will be scheduled breaks throughout the day, including a lunch break.
Training slides will not be provided, so please bring a pen and paper to make your own notes.
