Level 1 Award in Food Safety in Catering

What does it teach?
What is new about this qualification?
What does it cost?
How long does it last?
Who should attend?
What subjects are covered?
What languages is the course run in?
Is there an assessment at the end of the course?
Who do I contact for more information, including course dates?

What does it teach?

This catering sector specific course teaches the basic essentials good food hygiene practice.

The awarding bodies for this accredited qualification are Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Royal Society for the Promotion of Health or Royal Institute of Public Health.

What is new about this qualification?

The qualification aims to improve employability
It will help individuals who are considering starting working with food
An introductory course before progressing on to the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering or higher qualification

What does it cost?

Visit the course fees (standard and concessionary) web page. See Course fees.

How long does it last?

It lasts for one half day.

Who should attend?

This qualification assumes no prior knowledge or experience of food handling. Potential candidates include:

14-19 year olds
GCSE students
New recruits
People handling low-risk or wrapped foods
Non-food handlers such as cashiers, cleaners and checkout staff

After attending the course food business operators still have a legal obligation to provide supervision and instruction and/or training in food hygiene matters relevant to a food handler’s activities.

Holding a certificate on its own is no evidence of training. Practical application with the supervised help and instruction of owners or managers is vital.

Please note: Food handlers, (such as chefs or caterers) working with high-risk food or open food should consider the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering.

If they are in a supervisory position the Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering and if managers or owners of businesses they should consider the Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering.

What subjects are covered?

The course covers the following subjects:

Food safety
Personal hygiene
Cleaning
Contamination

What languages is the course run in?

Predominantly in English. Please enquire about other languages and language papers.

Is there an assessment at the end of the course?

Yes, one multiple choice question paper of approximately15 questions depending upon the examination body.

Who do I contact for more information, including course dates?

For information about course dates and holding an in-house training course (for 8 to 15 people)contact the training co-ordinator or email an enquiry using the Enquiry form.

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