Food Hygiene (HABC Level 2)

This Highfield Level 2 food safety in catering course can be applied across multiple sectors including catering, retail, manufacturing and marine. It is MCA approved so is suitable for super-yachts, cruise liners and ferry personnel. This course aims to provide key information to food handlers to ensure that they know the correct methods and principles of food handling, understand their legal requirement and keep the consumer safe.

Under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) Minimum Requirements Regulations all ship cooks and other persons processing food in the galley are suitably qualified in food hygiene or food safety in catering. No matter the vessel, everyone working in a catering environment onboard a ship must undergo sufficient health and safety training. This qualification course is suitable for all yacht crew, including chefs and stews.

This course aims to equip learners with a knowledge of basic food hygiene practices that are essential while working in a commercial catering environment. It will give them a thorough understanding of how to control common food safety risks. A learner will gain the confidence and expertise needed to deliver quality food to your customers.

Course Structure

If you are involved in food handling or work in a food handling environment; you have a legal obligation to ensure they receive food safety training appropriate to their job role.

Staff members must have a clear understanding of food safety laws and the powers of enforcement. They also need to know what to do to prevent the risk of prosecution. People who have eaten food, which has been contaminated, by poor food practices are at risk of suffering from the effects of food poisoning bacteria, with symptoms such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps. Some of these people may even die.

Level 2 Food Safety Course Contents

Introduction to food safety

Microbiological hazards

Contamination and controls

Temperature controls

Pests

Cleaning and disinfection procedures

Personal hygiene

Legislation

Food Safety Management systems (HACCP)

Highfield currently provides around 70% of all regulated food safety qualifications and we’re extremely proud to be a Highfield-approved centre and offer industry-recognised qualifications that will enhance learners’ career prospects. This course is accredited by Highfield and regulated by OFQUAL