LCPS Level 2 Food Hygiene
Program Overview
LCPS Level 2 Food Hygiene
Overview
Food hygiene is a fundamental aspect of food safety that encompasses practices and procedures aimed at preventing food contamination, maintaining food quality, and safeguarding public health. All employees across various industries and sectors, including offices, manufacturing, construction, retail, hospitality, and healthcare, should receive Food Hygiene training to ensure a safe work environment.
Duration
2 Hours
Learning Aims & Outcome
The learning outcomes of this course include:
- Overview of Food Safety and its importance
- Legal requirements and regulations in the UK
- The role of individuals and businesses in ensuring food safety
- Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi relevant to food safety
- How microorganisms multiply and survive in food
- Sources of contamination (biological, chemical, physical)
- Principles of cross-contamination prevention
- Identifying high-risk foods and situations
- Proper storage temperatures and conditions
- Guidelines for food labelling and packaging
- Best practices for handling raw and cooked foods
- Importance of personal cleanliness
- Proper handwashing techniques
- Work attire and protective clothing
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Identifying critical control points
- Implementing HACCP in a food business
- Detailed examination of UK food safety laws and regulations
- Responsibilities of food business operators
- Compliance and enforcement
- The role of regulatory authorities and third-party auditors
- Common food allergens and allergen labelling
- Cross-contact prevention
- Dealing with customer allergen inquiries
- Understanding foodborne illnesses
- Outbreak investigation procedures
- Reporting requirements and public health responsibilities
- Building a culture of food safety in the workplace
- Employee training and awareness
- Leadership’s role in promoting food safety
- Sustainability and ethical considerations
- Technological advancements in food safety
Value of Course
Developed by Professionals
This course is CPD Certified
Assessment
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 100%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don’t pass don’t worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
Course Fee
£ 5
Course Details
- 100% Online
- CPD Certified
- Accessible on Mobile devices
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
LCPS Level 2 Food Hygiene is a 2-hour online course covering food safety practices and procedures to prevent contamination and maintain food quality. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to ensure safe food handling, preparation, and storage. The course is designed for employees across various industries (offices, manufacturing, construction, retail, hospitality, and healthcare) to create a safe work environment. The course is CPD Certified and developed by professionals.
Outline:
The course covers the following learning outcomes:
- Legal requirements and regulations in the UK
- The role of individuals and businesses in ensuring food safety
- Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi relevant to food safety
- How microorganisms multiply and survive in food
- Sources of contamination (biological, chemical, physical)
- Principles of cross-contamination prevention
- Identifying high-risk foods and situations
- Proper storage temperatures and conditions
- Importance of personal cleanliness
- Proper handwashing techniques
- Work attire and protective clothing
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Identifying critical control points
- Implementing HACCP in a food business
- Responsibilities of food business operators
- Compliance and enforcement
- The role of regulatory authorities and third-party auditors
- Common food allergens and allergen labelling
- Cross-contact prevention
- Dealing with customer allergen inquiries
- Understanding foodborne illnesses
- Outbreak investigation procedures
- Reporting requirements and public health responsibilities
- Building a culture of food safety in the workplace
- Employee training and awareness
- Leadership’s role in promoting food safety
- Sustainability and ethical considerations
- Technological advancements in food safety
Assessment:
The assessment consists of a 20-question multiple-choice online test taken after completing the training material. A 100% pass mark is required.
Other:
The course is 100% online, accessible on mobile devices, and costs £5. It is CPD Certified.
