Food Safety

AOSH UK Level 2 Award in Food Safety Catering

The AOSH UK Level 2 Award in Food Safety Catering equips food handlers with essential knowledge on hygiene, hazard control, and legal responsibilities to ensure safe food preparation practices.

Awarding body AOSH UK
Level Level 2
AOSH UK Level 2 Award in Food Safety Catering

Course Features

This training program offers an interactive learning experience designed to meet international standards. Participants gain practical skills through expert-led sessions, comprehensive study materials, and real-world case studies to ensure workplace safety.

  • Internationally recognized award certification
  • Comprehensive study material provided to you
  • Expert-led interactive training sessions
  • Flexible online or classroom learning modes
  • Focus on practical hygiene application now
  • Complete exam preparation support guidance

About This Course

The AOSH UK Level 2 Award in Food Safety Catering is a fundamental qualification designed for anyone working in a setting where food is cooked, prepared, or handled. This course provides a strong understanding of food safety principles, ensuring that learners can comply with legal requirements and protect consumers from foodborne illnesses. It covers the crucial aspects of storage, preparation, cooking service, and handling to maintain a safe environment.

By focusing on the importance of personal hygiene and pest control, the curriculum ensures that food handlers are aware of their specific responsibilities. This training helps organizations maintain high standards of cleanliness and avoid the severe legal and reputational consequences of poor food safety management. It is an essential step for compliance in the catering industry.

Key Points:

  • Understands basic food safety regulations

  • Identifies common food safety hazards risks

  • Controls bacterial growth in food products

  • Manages personal hygiene effectively daily

  • Implements cleaning and disinfection plans

  • Prevents contamination in catering areas

What You'll Learn

Learners will acquire the knowledge necessary to handle food safely and legally. The course breaks down complex microbiology into manageable concepts, teaching students how to control hazards at every stage of the catering process, from delivery to service.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Principles of food safety and hygiene

  • Legal responsibilities of food handlers

  • How to control food safety hazards fast

  • Preventing foodborne illness outbreaks

  • Proper temperature control methods used

  • Stock storage and preservation systems

  • Personal hygiene standards in catering

  • Cleaning and disinfection procedures

  • Pest control and waste management rules

  • Safe food handling during preparation

Who Should Attend?

This qualification is ideal for anyone working in the catering and hospitality sector who handles food. It is suitable for entry-level staff as well as those looking to refresh their knowledge of current food safety standards.

  • Professional Chefs & Cooks

  • Kitchen Porters & Stewards

  • Catering Business Owners

  • School Kitchen Employees

  • Event Catering Assistant

  • Food Service Team Members

Course Content

Explore the comprehensive AOSH UK Level 2 Award in Food Safety Catering course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.

Unit 1: Food Safety Legislation

1
Introduction to Food Safety Laws
2
Enforcement Officers and Powers
3
Due Diligence and Compliance

Unit 2: Bacteriology and Hazards

Unit 3: Temperature Control

Unit 4: Handling, Preparation, and Storage

Unit 5: Hygiene and Cleaning

Course Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this course, making it accessible to beginners. However, candidates must possess a basic level of literacy and numeracy to understand the course material and complete the assessment successfully.

  • Minimum age of 14 years

  • Basic English proficiency

Assessments

Candidates are assessed through a multiple-choice examination at the end of the course. To pass, learners must demonstrate a solid understanding of the syllabus and achieve the required pass mark to receive their certification.

  • Multiple choice question paper

  • One hour duration for the exam

  • Minimum pass mark of 20 marks

  • Invigilated examination setting

Progression

Upon successful completion, learners can advance their careers by taking on more supervisory responsibilities. They may also choose to further their education by enrolling in higher-level food safety qualifications.

  • AOSH UK Level 3 Award in Food Safety

  • Level 3 Award in HACCP for Catering

  • Supervisory roles in food businesses

  • Advanced food hygiene training path

Apply Now For This Course

Fill out the application form below to enroll in AOSH UK Level 2 Award in Food Safety Catering. Our team will review your application and contact you shortly with enrollment details.

Awarding BodyAOSH UK
LevelLevel 2
Course CategoryFood Safety
Start DateFeb 16, 2026
Deadline DateFeb 14, 2026