Level 2 Food Safety training builds essential knowledge of hygiene, contamination prevention, safe food handling, legal responsibilities, and hazard control, helping food handlers maintain high standards and protect public health.
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Level 2 Food Safety is essential for anyone working in catering or food environments. This course covers Food Hygiene, Safe Food Handling, Personal Hygiene, Cross Contamination, and Food Storage, ensuring learners understand how to maintain safety standards and prevent Foodborne Illness through correct procedures and legal compliance.
The training explores key systems including HACCP Basics, Cleaning Procedures, Temperature Control, and regulatory frameworks. Learners gain knowledge of hygiene laws, due diligence, and risk management while understanding bacteria control and contamination prevention. It also strengthens awareness of safe practices in handling, preparing, and storing food safely.
This course also focuses on Allergen Awareness, chemical and physical hazards, and proper hygiene control methods. By completing Level 2 Food Safety, learners develop essential skills to ensure compliance, reduce risks, and maintain high standards in food environments through effective safety management and professional hygiene practices.
Learners take a multiple-choice exam that is automatically marked. The exam evaluates their understanding of the course content, and learners must achieve at least 60% to pass. Successful learners receive a CPD-certified certificate.
After completing the Level 2 Food Safety course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Learners also have the option to order a Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Certificate as additional proof of achievement. The QLS Endorsed Certificate can be delivered by post for £69, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Level 2 Food Safety is essential for anyone handling or preparing food, as it helps ensure safe hygiene practices and prevents contamination. Studying this course builds awareness of food hazards, personal cleanliness, and correct storage methods in food environments.
Completing Level 2 Food Safety improves professional responsibility in catering, hospitality, and food service roles. It supports compliance with legal safety standards, reduces risk of foodborne illness, and promotes confidence in maintaining high-quality food safety practices across workplaces.
The “Level 2 Food Safety” course has a total study time of 3 weeks and 4 days. Learners can complete the programme at a flexible pace, allowing them to manage their study schedule effectively while developing essential knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
Requirements for the Level 2 Food Safety course are simple and accessible. Learners should have basic reading and comprehension skills, an interest in food hygiene, and awareness of safe handling practices. The course is fully online and can be accessed from any internet-enabled device for flexible, self-paced learning from anywhere.
It is a basic food hygiene course that teaches safe food handling practices.
It is required for food handlers, chefs, kitchen staff, and catering workers.
You will learn hygiene rules, food contamination prevention, and safe storage.
It helps prevent foodborne illnesses and ensures safe food for customers.
Yes, in many countries it is required for working in food-related jobs.
It usually lasts 2–3 years before renewal is needed.
| Food Safety | |||
| Module 01: Food Safety Laws and Hygiene Regulations | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 02: Local Authority: EHO, TSO, FSA, FSS | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 03: Legal Notices: HEPNs, RANs, HINs | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 04: Due Diligence | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 05: Rating Schemes | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 06: Bacteria | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 07: Food Poisoning | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 08: Food Preservation | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 09: Hygiene | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 10: HACCP | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 11: Cleaning | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 12: Physical Hazards | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 13: Chemical Hazard | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 14: Allergenic Hazards | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 15: Personal Hygiene | 00:30:00 | ||
| Bonus Material - Coursebook | |||
| Coursebook – Food Safety | 06:00:00 | ||
| Workbook – Food Safety | 2 weeks | ||
| Assignment – Food Safety | 1 week, 2 days | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Food Safety | 00:30:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
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