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These qualifications are required to address the National Occupational Standards reflecting sector-specific needs. In line with this demand, the HABC Level 2 Awards in Food Safety have been designed to address the food safety needs of the catering, manufacturing and retail sectors.
The qualifications cover the following topics:
Legislation
Food safety hazards
Temperature control
Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding
Cooking, hot holding and reheating
Food handling
Principles of safe food storage
Cleaning
Food premises and equipment
Level 2 Award in Food Safety
Designed for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled.
Assessment method: 30 question multiple choice examination
Recognised by Ofqual, DCELLs and CCEA
Suggested progression on completion:
HABC Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
HABC Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing
HABC Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail
For those working in all food businesses at a supervisory level
Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing
Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail
The qualification covers the following topics:
Legislation
Supervisory management
Temperature control (chilling, cooking)
Cleaning
Contamination control
Applying and monitoring good hygiene practices
Implementing good food safety procedures
Contributing to the safety training of others
Designed for:
Managers and supervisors in medium and large manufacturing or catering businesses
Assessment method:
60 Question multiple choice examination
Recognised by Ofqual, DCELLs and CCEA
Suggested progression on completion:
HABC Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
HABC Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing
Level 3 Award in Food Safety
The qualifications cover the following topics:
Bacteriology
Food-borne illnesses
Physical contamination of food
Food storage, temperature control and preservation
Design and construction of food premises and equipment
Cleaning and disinfection
Pest control
Personal hygiene
Training strategies
Legislation
Management control techniques
Designed for: managers and supervisors and senior hygiene personnel.
Assessment method: Two part examination, multiple choice and short answer.
Recognised by Ofqual, DCELLs and CCEA
Outcome: Candidates will be able to deliver the HABC Level 2 Food Safety Awards for Catering, Manufacturing and Retail (with appropriate training skills).
Level 4 Award in Food Safety
Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Employers are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplace conditions and the right systems and methods for safe activities. But employees also have a vital part to play in the equation. They need the right knowledge and the right attitude which demands proper training in the basics of health and safety, as well as specific training for individual tasks.
Equivalent to the 'foundation' level
This qualification replaces the Foundation Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace.
Who needs this qualification?
This new qualification is designed to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public. It is applicable in any private or public sector environment.
Subjects covered
Legislation
health
safety
welfare
the workplace and workplace equipment
risk assessment
manual handling
hazardous substances
ergonomics and workstation design
transport and vehicles
noise and vibration
Outcomes
On completing this qualification candidates will be able to:
understand the principles of accident prevention
understand that risk assessment is an important technique for accident and ill health prevention
understand the risks associated with manual handling
appreciate the nature and risks of hazardous substances
understand how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety
understand the potential long and short-term effects of exposure to noise and vibration
COURSE INFORMATION
Duration: Minimum 6 hours
Assessment: 30 question multiple-choice examination
Recognised by Ofqual, DCELLs and CCEA
Prerequisite: None.
Health and Safety (£47)