Qualification code
603/7695/8
Food Safety Training
Highfield Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
This practical Level 1 qualification gives learners a clear introduction to food safety in a manufacturing environment.
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- Highfield
- Maximum learners
- Up to 20 per tutor
About the training
Course Overview
This practical Level 1 qualification gives learners a clear introduction to food safety in a manufacturing environment. It is designed to help people understand why good hygiene matters, how contamination happens and the everyday actions that help keep food safe. It is a useful starting point for low-risk or support roles and a stepping stone to Level 2 training.
Who should attend?
Who is this course for?
- People starting work in a low-risk food-handling role
- Stock, storeroom and support staff who handle or work around food
- New starters who need a practical introduction to food hygiene
Course content
What will you learn?
- food safety responsibilities and legislation
- personal hygiene and safe working practices
- contamination, allergens and cross-contamination
- cleaning and disinfection
- safe storage, preparation and handling
- temperature control and microbiological hazards
- pest awareness and reporting
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The details
Course Information
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Maximum learners
Maximum 20 learners per tutor.
Prerequisites
Learners must be aged 14 or over to register for this qualification. Highfield advises a minimum of Level 1 English and maths, or equivalent. If you require additional learning or assessment support, please let us know when booking so appropriate support and any reasonable adjustments can be considered before the course.
Course duration
Official qualification duration: 4 guided learning hours (GLH) and 4 hours total qualification time (TQT).
Good Skills Training delivery: We normally schedule this qualification as half a day. The exact timetable can vary by delivery route while still meeting the qualification requirements.
Qualify at Home: self-paced e-learning. Learners complete the learning at their own pace before completing the required Highfield assessment/invigilation arrangements for the qualification.
Assessment
15-question multiple-choice examination completed in 30 minutes. Pass mark: 66% (10/15). If you need additional learning or assessment support, please tell us before the course so we have time to discuss appropriate support and, where applicable, reasonable adjustments in line with Highfield requirements.
Certification
Successful learners receive the relevant Highfield Qualifications regulated qualification certificate, subject to meeting all assessment requirements and Highfield quality assurance processes.
Requalification
Employers should refresh training in line with risk, role, legal requirements and organisational policy. It is best practice to refresh every 3-years or be able to show CPD gained to keep knowledge current and relevant to your role.in the area
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