QNUK-accredited Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering, delivered face to face. For food handlers in catering, hospitality and retail. Accepted by local authority Environmental Health Officers

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Level 2 Food Safety for Catering | Face-to-Face | QNUK | Knutsford and UK

QNUK-accredited Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering, delivered face to face. For food handlers in catering, hospitality and retail. Accepted by local authority Environmental Health Officers. Book today.

Please note that if you’re the owner/manager of a food business and are responsible for writing policies and procedure documents, you will need to attend the level 3 training course.

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SKU: CGT-050 Categories: Courses for 16-19 year olds, Food Safety Courses Tags: Classroom Training, Corporate Training, Food Hygiene, Hospitality and Catering, Individual Bookings

Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering: Face-to-Face

The same accredited qualification as our online course, delivered in the classroom for those who learn better that way.

UK food law requires all food handlers to be trained in food hygiene to a level adequate for their role. The Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering is the standard qualification for anyone handling, preparing or serving food in a catering, hospitality or retail environment. This face-to-face version delivers the same QNUK-accredited, Ofqual-regulated qualification as our online course, through a structured classroom day with a qualified instructor.

The classroom format suits organisations that prefer group training, team-based learning, or settings where delegates may need additional support to complete an online course independently. The qualification is accepted by local authority Environmental Health Officers and meets the requirements of the Food Safety Act 1990, the Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006 and Regulation (EC) 852/2004.

Note for business owners and managers: if your role involves writing food safety procedures, designing HACCP systems, or overseeing staff food safety compliance, you need the Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Supervisors rather than this course.

What You Will Learn

UK food safety law, including the duties of food business operators and individual food handlers
The four Cs of food safety: Cleaning, Cooking, Chilling and Cross-contamination
Foodborne illness: causes, symptoms and how to prevent it
Bacteria and microbial hazards, including growth conditions, temperature controls and high-risk foods
Personal hygiene: hand washing, illness reporting and the use of protective clothing
Food handling, preparation and storage best practice
Temperature control throughout the food production chain, including cooking, cooling, reheating, chilling and freezing
Cross-contamination: physical, chemical and microbiological sources, and how to prevent them
Cleaning and disinfection procedures and their verification
Food premises and equipment requirements
Pest control basics

Course Details


Level	Level 2 (RQF)
Format	Face to face, classroom-based
Group size	Minimum 4, maximum 16 per instructor
Certificate	QNUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (Ofqual accredited). PDF issued on completion
Assessment	Multiple-choice examination (pass mark 70%)
Venue	Knutsford training centre, or at your premises nationwide

Certificate:

Valid for 3 years. A4 sized pdf certificates are issued.
The following three certificates are available after passing the relevant exam. Please let us know which you’d prefer to undertake/receive.
- QNUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail (RQF)
- QNUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)
- QNUK Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (RQF)

Course duration:

6 guided learning hours with a further 3 hours self study.

Self-Study:

Please read the following pages on the Food Standards Agency website prior to attending the course:

Test:

Each candidate will undertake a multiple-choice question paper.
You need to score a minimum of 70% correct answers to achieve a pass.

Pre-requisites:

We recommend that you have a reasonable understanding of English & maths (e.g. GCSE grade C/Level 2) before undertaking this course. This is not mandatory – please contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your needs.
You should be at least 14 years old in order to undertake the qualification.

Geographical coverage:

This food safety course is available to candidates across the UK. We can deliver the course in other countries, but the protocols that we teach meet the current UK practice, protocols & guidance.

Venue:

Scheduled courses run at our training centre in Knutsford, Cheshire.
Why not arrange to have a private courses run at your workplace? Simply fill in our quote builder tool to request a quotation.

Joining instructions:

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Where your course is not being run at our main training centre, you’ll also receive an email with additional joining instructions including the venue address.

Prefer to Complete Online?

This qualification is also available as a fully online, self-paced course. View the online version.

Level 2 Award in Food Safety (face to face)

Group Training & Corporate Enquiries

Do you need to train your team or purchase bulk licences? We provide flexible corporate options across our entire course catalogue to suit your organisation’s schedule and budget.

Classroom & Blended Courses: Our expert instructors can travel directly to your venue to deliver private group training. Alternatively, we can host your team at our dedicated training centre in Knutsford. This is the most cost-effective route for group compliance.
Online E-Learning Courses: We offer volume tier discounts for corporate clients purchasing multiple training seats. Our team handles the enrolment setup on our end to get your candidates registered quickly and seamlessly.

To arrange a private group session, discuss international travel logistics, or request a custom price breakdown for bulk e-learning licences, please visit our dedicated Corporate & Bespoke Training Quotations page.

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We make the onboarding process completely frictionless. This allows you or your team to focus entirely on your training:

Instant Email Confirmation: The moment you complete your booking, our system automatically delivers your order confirmation and receipt straight to your inbox.
For Online & Blended Learning Elements: Following your order confirmation, our team will validate your booking and issue your unique access keys. We release these digital platform login details as quickly as possible during normal working hours. Once received, you can log in on any device and study entirely at your own pace.
For Classroom & Practical Sessions: Most face-to-face courses begin promptly at 09:00am. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to settle in. Please check your specific course description page for exact daytime run timings.
All-Inclusive Transparent Pricing: The price you see covers your registration fees, official course textbooks (where applicable), examination materials, and final certificate processing. We never charge hidden additions.

Please visit our comprehensive Joining Instructions page to review specific venue directions, local parking options, and clothing recommendations for practical modules.

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Why Choose Chris Garland Training?

Chris Garland Training is a multi-award-winning, ethical training provider. We operate on the principle of Honest Stewardship. We do not treat safety compliance as a corporate checkbox exercise. Instead, we view it as a vital investment in protecting human lives.

Accreditation & Authority

Established Quality: We deliver expert safety training with a consistent 5-star rating from thousands of corporate and private clients.
Certified Excellence: Our courses carry full backing and certification from Chris Garland Training alongside Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisations. They meet all Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and Ofsted standards.
Expert Instructors: Professionally qualified instructors deliver every session. They hold enhanced DBS certificates and undergo rigorous quality assurance monitoring.

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Your booking actively advances global sustainability and supports critical humanitarian networks through our certified eco-partnerships:

Global Reforestation: Every course place you book funds native tree planting across heavily deforested areas with JUST ONE Tree.
Charity Support: We proudly co-fund the life-saving aviation networks of the North West Air Ambulance Charity.
Ocean Cleanup: Your training helps purchase beach clean kits through our active association with Surfers Against Sewage.

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