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The Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006 & Regulation (EC) 852/2004 require the proprietor of a food business to ensure that food handlers engaged in the food business are supervised and instructed and/or trained in food hygiene matters commensurate with their work activities. (Schedule 1, Chapter X)

Why has the Foundation Certificate in food hygiene changed?

Training providers have identified a growing need to make learning more relevant to specific business environments to increase effectiveness. New qualifications are required to address new National Occupational Standards reflecting sector-specific needs. In line with this demand, the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering has been designed to address the food safety needs of the catering and hospitality sector.

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 in Food Safety in Catering Course is aimed specifically at food handlers who have not previously received any formal food hygiene training. The Certificate is nationally recognised and run locally by the Environmental Health staff in the Food Hygiene and Safety Team.

The overall aim is to develop a level of understanding of the basic principles of food hygiene. The following is an outline of the course contents:

Outline Programme

• 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

Qualification Information

Designed for: All food handlers
Course duration: 6 hours minimum
Assessment method: 30 multiple choice questions
QCA Accredited: Yes
Level: New Level 2
Suggested progression on completion: CIEH (New) Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Candidates with reading difficulties may be read the questions on a one to one basis. Successful candidates are awarded the Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Catering. This may be used as a foundation for further studies.

Courses are held at Southfields Council Offices. The fee is £43.00 (including VAT) per person. Cheques should be made payable to Charnwood Borough Council. No discounts are available. As the number of places on the course are limited you are advised to give this your early attention.

Exam retakes are available at a fee of £12.00 per candidate. For proposed course dates, times, and further information, please contact a member of the Food Team: Tel: 01509 634656

• Application to attend course on CIEH (new) Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (Word Document 59 Kb.)