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Level 2 award in food safety in catering course
Course information and administration

Course information and administration

 

Course information

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Accredited Centre (CIEH)

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health has developed a series of certificated food hygiene courses suitable for all persons involved in food handling.

The level 2 Award has been designed to give food handlers in catering environments an appreciation of the fundamentals of good food hygiene practice.

Practical information and advice contained in the programme will enable food handlers to operate in accordance with the basic principles of food hygiene, therefore ensuring that the food they handle does not cause illness, injury or any other problem.

Course aim:

Provide an understanding of the principles of food safety and how to apply this knowledge in order to control hazards and prevent illness, injury or any other food related problem.

Course objectives:

Students will gain a good understanding of the following subjects in order to successfully pass a 30 question multiple choice exam paper on completion of the course:

  • Current food poisoning statistics
  • The benefits of good food hygiene
  • The causes and prevention of food poisoning
  • Food hygiene from the supplier to the stomach
  • Cleaning and disinfection
  • Design and construction of food premises
  • Food pests and their control
  • Food hygiene legislation

The course will include a mixture of formal teaching, videos and small group work to gain a good understanding of food hygiene in an enjoyable way.

It is a one day course and all students will receive an illustrated handbook which has been written specifically to complement the syllabus.  The course at Spelthorne is taught in English but if you would like the examination paper and course book in another language, please let us know.  Also if you have difficulty with reading/writing, or access we can arrange additional help.

If you would like to attend a course taught in a language other than English, we can provide the relevant information.

The charge for the Level 2 Award is:       £83 (including VAT) per person

Course administration

All courses are held at Spelthorne Borough Council, Knowle Green, Staines. Dates of the courses and contact details are listed on the enclosed booking form.

On receipt of your completed booking form, confirmation will be sent and an invoice processed for the appropriate fee. 

DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY WITH YOUR BOOKING FORM

Please read the following notes before sending off your Booking Form.