The objective of this qualification the Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety is to prepare learners for employment in catering role, or to support a role in the workplace. Learners gaining this qualification will know that safety in catering and manufacturing is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, cooking service and handling of ingredients. Its topics are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food, and are as follows:
An introduction to food safety
Microbiological hazards
Contamination hazards and controls
Food poisoning and its control
Personal hygiene
Design of premises and equipment
Cleaning and disinfection
Food pests and control
Food safety management from purchase to service
Food safety law and enforcement
Revision and examination technique