Overview

This Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 in Manufacturing has been designed for anyone that handles food as part of their role in manufacturing.

Food is governed by a variety of different laws and regulations, which establish food control, food safety and relevant aspects of food trade. These regulations are in place to ensure food is safe and of adequate quality. This e-learning course will help ensure your organisation meets this requirement.

Within this course, your learners will be helped to appreciate the importance of food hygiene, their legal responsibilities and best practice involved in the safe production, cooking, packing and handling of food. They’ll also consider the type of hazards they might face, personal hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, disposing of rubbish and pest control.

This course provides learners with all the information they need to work effectively with food, helping to ensure the safety of their colleagues and the general public.

Objectives

• Establish why food hygiene is important and establish what the law requires regarding food hygiene and safety
• Understand and identify the hazards associated with food hygiene in a food manufacturing environment and what can be done to reduce risks
• Recognise the importance of personal hygiene to food safety
• Establish effective cleaning and maintenance procedures and explore the importance of correct rubbish disposal practices. Understand the dangers presented by pests around food and how these can be mitigated. Review the food safety danger zone and explore the main methods of food preservation
• Identify the importance of avoiding cross-contamination
• Explore the main allergens, the risks and food labelling

Audience

Essential health and safety training for people in H&S roles. Essential food hygiene training for various roles in food production and manufacturing.