Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing Online Course
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Price
£30.00 including VAT
- Course Type E-Learning
- Course Duration 90 Minutes
- Course Access 12 Months
- Awarded By The CPD Standards Office
- Student Discount Card All students enrolled on this course are eligible to apply for a TOTUM Pro card
All food manufacturers, and anybody involved in the production of food, must understand food hygiene principles and have the knowledge to keep food safe from microbiological, physical, chemical, and allergenic contamination. This Level 2 course is suitable for anybody who prepares, cooks, packages, or processes food in a manufacturing environment.
You will learn about food safety legislation, and what constitutes best practice in regards to controlling food safety hazards, food storage, food preparation, personal hygiene, and premises design and cleaning.
Aims of the course
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- State the scope of the food manufacturing sector
- Outline legislation regarding food safety including laws on labeling
- Describe the different types of contamination
- Identify the 14 food allergens and the symptoms of allergic reaction
- Explain food poisoning and food borne illness, and list the causes and symptoms
- State correct storage, cooking and cooling procedures for different food products
- Recognise the three methods of cross contamination and how they are avoided
- Observe the strict personal hygiene standards required to produce food safely
- Carry out effective cleaning and disinfection procedures
- Recognise signs of pest infestation and implement necessary control measures
Upon completion of this training, you will be confident in your food hygiene knowledge and have all the skills you need to keep people safe and comply with food hygiene law.
Who should take this course?
The course is suitable for food handlers of all disciplines in the food and drink manufacturing industry.
When will I get my food safety certificate?
Once you have successfully passed the Food Safety for Manufacturing course you will be able to download and print your certificate immediately. The certificate achieved can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.
Why train with us?
- 100% Pass Rate.
- Easy to complete.
- Improve your career prospects.
- Learn valuable knowledge, skills, advice and guidance to help you achieve success.
- Study online from anywhere.
- Study at your own pace.
- Download and print your accredited CPD certificate on successful completion.
Course accreditations
Our Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing course is accredited by the CPD Standards Office as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Additionally, this course has been independently reviewed and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality and BIIAB.
Bulk discounts
Bulk discounts are available on purchases of 10 or more courses.
If you wish to discuss a large individual order for this course, and/or would like to be invoiced in advance, please call our sales team on 0808 175 1269 to make an enquiry.
The European Union Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs requires all food handlers to be appropriately trained in how to carry out their roles safely.
The Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing course is suitable for food handlers of all disciplines in the food and drink manufacturing industry, this includes:
- Production operative
- Quality control technician
- Maintenance engineer
- Warehouse operative
- Farmer
- Bakery production
Assessment: Upon completion of the course, learners will complete an end of learning assessment consisting of 20 questions. 70% of the questions will need to be answered correctly in order to pass and receive a certificate.
If you don't pass the test first time, don't worry, you can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
Accreditation: CPD awarding body.
Got any questions? Contact our course advisors by email or by phone on 0808 175 1269. We're happy to help!
Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.
For the best viewing experience on our state-of-the-art eLearning platform we recommend an internet connection of 10Mbps or better. Please also use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser with Adobe Flash Player.
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
The Level 2 Food Safety in Manufacturing course is organized into the following modules.
Module 1 – Scope of the food manufacturing sector
In this module, you will learn:
- The scope of the food manufacturing sector
- Job roles within the sector
- The responsibility of the Food Business Operator (FBO)
- Food handler’s responsibilities
- Categories of food produced by food manufacturers
Module 2 – Food safety legislation
In this module, you will learn:
- Food safety legislation
- Legal requirements regarding labelling
- Enforcement
- HACCP
Module 3 – Food hazards and types of contamination
In this module, you will learn:
- The main hazards associated with food production
- Types of contamination and the impact they have on foods
- Product recall and withdrawal procedures
Module 4 – Food allergies
In this module, you will learn:
- The different types of food allergy
- How to recognise allergic reactions
- The legal requirement for providing allergy advice on packaging
Module 5 – Bacteria and microbiological hazards
In this module, you will learn:
- Bacteria and microbiological hazards
- Food poisoning
- Foodborne diseases
- Spores and toxins
Module 6 – Storage and temperature controls
In this module, you will learn:
- Delivery to dispatch process
- Approved suppliers
- Checking deliveries
- Correct storage, cooking and cooling procedures
- Effective stock control
Module 7 – Cross contamination
In this module, you will learn:
- The sources of cross contamination
- Methods of cross contamination
- How to avoid cross contamination
- Recommended colour coding and best practice
Module 8 – Personal hygiene
In this module, you will learn:
- Personal hygiene standards – hair, face, clothes, etc.
- Best practice hand washing procedures
- Dealing with cuts, spots and boils
Module 9 – Cleaning and disinfection
In this module, you will learn:
- The uses of different cleaning chemicals and how to integrate them into your cleaning routine
- Basic cleaning procedures
Module 10 – Pest control
In this module, you will learn:
- The different types of pests
- Why it’s important to control them
- How to control them
Module 11 - Premises and equipment
In this module, you will learn:
- How to comply with the law
- Rules around the premises in which you work
- Refuse disposal
E-Learning Format
This eLearning is accessed through a dedicated learner portal. Your course material is presented in an interactive and easy to follow presentation enabling you to study at your own pace.
The course is divided into simple sections with a short quiz at the end of each to test your knowledge. Once you have progressed through each of the course sections you can complete an end of course quiz which consists of multiple-choice questions based on the material that you have studied.
Once you have passed the course you can download your fully accredited CPD certificate (PDF format) directly from your learning account.
Test Retakes
If you don't pass the first time, don't worry, you can resist the test as many times as required - until you pass.
New – Translation Feature
Our state-of-the-art e-learning portal now offers translation features. Making learning across countries easy with automatic language translation – available in 75 popular international languages. Allowing learners to study in their preferred language.
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