Level 2 Food Safety for Retail Online Course
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- 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
By law, anybody who works with food must understand the principles of food hygiene and know how to keep food safe. This is essential for those who work in the retail sector of the food industry who must ensure that they protect their food from hazards and their consumers from harm.
This Level 2 Food Safety for Retail online course has been written by experts in the industry to ensure that you satisfy this legal requirement and know how to keep your customers safe. The content thoroughly covers topics relevant to food retailers, including how to identify food hygiene hazards, control contamination, and work in a way that ensures all food prepared, handled, and sold is safe to eat.
Aims of the course
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- State the scope of the retail food sector
- Outline legislation regarding food safety in retail
- Describe the different types of contamination
- Identify the 14 food allergens and the symptoms of an allergic reaction
- Explain food poisoning and food borne illness, and list the causes and symptoms
- State correct storage and temperature monitoring 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 and serve 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.
When will I get my food safety for retail certificate?
Once you have successfully passed the Food Safety for Retail 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.
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Course accreditations
Our Level 2 Food Safety for Retail 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.
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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.
This Food Safety in Retail Level 2 course is suitable for food handlers who sell food that is not necessarily consumed straight away. This includes, but is by no means limited to:
- Market stalls
- Farm shops
- Grocery stores
- Supermarkets
- Wholesalers
If you are a manager or supervisor in any of the above sectors, then our Level 3 Food Safety for Retail Course is more suitable for you.
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.
Accreditation: CPD awarding body.
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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.
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The Level 2 Food Safety in Retail course is organized into the following modules.
Module 1 – Scope of the retail sector
In this module, you will learn:
- The scope of the food retail sector
- Job roles within the sector
- The responsibility of the Food Business Operator (FBO)
- Food handler’s responsibilities
- Categories of food sold by retailers
Module 2 – Food safety legislation
In this module, you will learn:
- Food safety legislation
- 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
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 control
In this module, you will learn:
- The different types of food and non-food items found in grocery aisles
- Delivery to merchandising process
- Approved suppliers
- Checking deliveries
- Correct storage and temperatures
- 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:
- When to clean
- Types of cleaning chemicals
- Basic cleaning procedures
Module 10 – Pest control
In this module, you will learn:
- The different types of pests
- Why it is important to control food pests
- How to control them
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.
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