CoLa Training Services
Food Safety
At CoLa Training Services, we provide comprehensive food safety and hygiene training to help businesses maintain the highest standards of food safety and protect their customers. Food businesses have a responsibility to ensure that anyone handling food is appropriately trained, instructed and supervised for the work they carry out.
Our food safety and hygiene qualifications give employees a clear understanding of the importance of good food hygiene, as well as the knowledge and practical skills needed to follow safe working practices, systems and procedures.
On successful completion of our food hygiene courses, candidates will have the confidence and competence to handle and prepare food safely, helping to maintain high standards within the workplace. Our training not only supports businesses in meeting their legal responsibilities but also helps employees develop valuable skills that can enhance their career opportunities.
Courses Available
Level 1 Award in Food Safety and Catering
Based on our experience as the leading awarding organisation for regulated food safety qualifications, the Highfield Level 1 Award for Food Safety in Catering (RQF) has been developed to prepare learners or those in low-risk roles that involve some element of food handling, including those who work in stock/store rooms.
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.
Topics include:
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Personal responsibilities for food safety in a catering environment
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The importance of personal hygiene in a catering environment
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The importance of keeping work areas clean and hygienic in a food catering environment
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How to keep food safe in a food catering environment
Level 1 in Food Safety for Manufacturing
Based on our experience as the leading awarding organisation for regulated food safety qualifications, the Highfield Level 1 Award for Food Safety in Manufacturing (RQF)
has been developed to prepare learners or those in low-risk roles that involve some element of food handling, including those who work in stock/store rooms.
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.
Topics include:
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Personal responsibilities for food safety in a food manufacturing environment
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The importance of personal hygiene in a food manufacturing environment
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The importance of keeping work areas clean and hygienic in a food manufacturing environment
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How to keep food safe in a food manufacturing environment
Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering
Around 70% of all learners in the UK who achieve a level 2 food safety catering qualification, qualify through Highfield. We’ve been regarded as food safety experts for over 30 years, largely due to the company Chairman Richard Sprenger writing some of the UK’s best-selling food safety training books.
Combining Richard’s expertise with our knack for exceptional qualification development, our Level 2 Food Safety for Catering qualification has become one of the UK’s most popular regulated qualifications, and is achieved by thousands of learners each year, who are looking for employment in the catering sector.
By achieving this qualification, your learners will ensure they have the necessary knowledge and skills to understand the principles of cleanliness and hygiene, as well as keeping food products safe.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
We’ve been regarded as food safety experts for over 30 years, largely due to our company Chairman Richard Sprenger writing some of the UK’s best-selling food safety training books.
Combining Richard’s expertise with our knack for exceptional qualification development, our Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing qualification has become one of the UK’s most popular regulated qualifications, and is achieved by thousands of learners each year, who are looking for employment in the food manufacturing sector.
By achieving this qualification, your learners will ensure they have the necessary knowledge and skills to understand the principles of cleanliness and hygiene, as well as keeping food products safe.
Who is this for?
Not sure which food safety course your employees need?
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Level 1 – Ideal for employees in low-risk roles who have limited involvement in food handling.
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Level 2 Catering – For employees who prepare, cook, handle, serve or store food in catering and hospitality environments.
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Level 2 Manufacturing – For employees involved in food production, processing, packing or manufacturing.
If you're unsure which level is appropriate for your team, contact CoLa Training Services and we'll help you choose the right course.
Course Content
Level 1 — Core content
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Personal responsibilities for food safety
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Personal hygiene
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Handwashing and good hygiene practices
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Keeping work areas clean and hygienic
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Safe food handling
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Preventing contamination
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Safe storage and handling of food
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The importance of following workplace food safety procedures
Level 2 — Core content
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Food safety responsibilities and the importance of good hygiene
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Personal hygiene and fitness to work
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Cleaning and disinfection
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Preventing cross-contamination
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Food contamination and food poisoning
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Bacteria and other food safety hazards
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Safe food storage
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Temperature control
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Cooking, chilling and reheating food safely
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Allergens and allergen awareness
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Pest control
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Waste management
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Food safety procedures and good working practices
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Maintaining a safe and hygienic food environment
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If you are unsure which course to choose, please tell us about your current qualifications, and we will advise you on the course that best meets your needs. Alternatively, let us know which course you are interested in, and we will be happy to assist