International Award in Food Safety
Level 1 International Award in Food Safety
The objective of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment in a food business, or to support a current position within a low-risk role, where there is an element of food handling. This could include waiting staff, health care workers, kitchen porters and stock/store room staff.
Learners gaining this qualification will know that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, processing, packing and handling of food.
Target Audience
This qualification is aimed at providing candidates with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills to support handling of food.
Course Prerequisites
Learners have to meet the necessary standard of language in which the course is delivered
Course Duration
The recommended guided learning hours for this qualification is 0.5 Days (4 hours).
Learning Outcomes
Successful learners will be able to:
- Understand personal responsibilities for food safety in a catering environment
- Understand the importance of personal hygiene in a catering environment
- Understand the importance of keeping work areas clean and hygienic in a catering environment
- Understand how to keep food safe in a catering environment
Assessment Methodology
This qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice (MCQ) examination.