Level 2 HACCP for Catering

The Level 2 Award in HACCP for Catering is a qualification aimed at caterers and other food handlers. The course is intended for candidates already working in catering and those who are preparing to work in the industry. The course will be especially useful for those involved in maintaining HACCP in a catering environment, and for those who are or will be part of a HACCP team.

Entry Guidance

• There are no prerequisites for this qualification, however, it is advised that learners already hold the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent.
• It is also advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.
• This qualification is approved for delivery to those aged 16 and over.

Qualification Structure

• This qualification is made up of one unit, the details of which are included at the end of this document.
•  Learners must successfully complete the assessment for the unit to achieve the qualification.
• The qualification can be taken as a free standing qualification or as part of a wider programme of training.

How the qualification is assessed

This qualification is assessed through a 30-question multiple-choice question examination. The duration of the examination is 1 hour.

Successful learners must achieve a score of at least 20 out of 30.

Following the assessment, a list of results will be provided to the Centre Contacts stating whether learners have passed or failed. Certificates for successful learners will be dispatched for distribution by the Centre Contacts.

Progression

Progression and further learning routes include:

• Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
• Level 3 in HACCP for Catering