This course offers three pathways, allowing learners to choose the option most relevant to their work: Catering, Manufacturing or Retail. Course content will vary depending on the pathway selected.

Catering

The Catering pathway covers the principles of food safety and hygiene within catering environments. Learners will develop an understanding of food safety hazards, contamination and cross-contamination, personal hygiene, safe food handling and storage, temperature control, cleaning and disinfection, and the responsibilities involved in maintaining safe and hygienic food preparation and service.

Manufacturing

The Manufacturing pathway covers the principles of food safety and hygiene within food manufacturing environments. Learners will develop an understanding of food safety hazards, contamination and cross-contamination, personal hygiene, safe handling and storage, temperature control, cleaning and disinfection, and the importance of maintaining safe and hygienic practices throughout food production and manufacturing processes.

Retail

The Retail pathway covers the principles of food safety and hygiene within food retail environments. Learners will develop an understanding of food safety hazards, contamination and cross-contamination, personal hygiene, safe handling, storage and display of food, temperature control, cleaning and disinfection, and the responsibilities involved in maintaining food safety throughout retail operations.

Learners must be registered with the current Farming Connect programme, have access to the Skills Hub using RPW Online One Login, and have completed their Personal Development Plan (PDP). No previous food safety qualification or specialist knowledge is required.

Learners will complete the Level 2 qualification appropriate to their chosen pathway.

Catering

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

Manufacturing

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Manufacturing

Retail

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Retail

Learners may wish to progress to higher-level food safety and hygiene training, including supervisory food safety qualifications, or further specialist training relevant to their role or working environment.

Learners should be prepared to participate fully in the training and complete any assessment required. Any specific identification, equipment or course materials required will be confirmed before the course.