ICTQual Level 2 Award in Food Safety (Refresher)

This ICTQual AB refresher qualification is designed for learners who already hold a Level 2 food safety certificate and need to update essential knowledge and maintain compliance with food safety standards.

• ICTQual AB accredited refresher qualification

• Designed for experienced food handlers and staff renewal

• Focus on updated food safety practices and compliance

• Covers hygiene, contamination, allergens, and temperature control

• Supports legal and workplace food safety requirements

• Ideal for CPD and workplace re-certification

The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Food Safety (Refresher) is designed to reinforce and update the knowledge of individuals working in food handling environments such as catering, hospitality, retail, and food production. It ensures learners remain competent in applying safe food hygiene practices in line with current regulatory expectations and industry standards.

• Reinforces legal responsibilities under food safety regulations

• Updates knowledge of foodborne illness prevention and control

• Strengthens understanding of cross-contamination risks

• Enhances allergen management awareness

• Improves hygiene practices in food environments

• Supports continued professional development (CPD)

This refresher programme updates essential food safety knowledge and reinforces safe working practices in food environments.

• Understand current food safety legislation and responsibilities

• Identify food safety hazards including biological, chemical, and physical risks

• Apply effective personal hygiene and cleaning procedures

• Control cross-contamination and allergen risks in food handling

• Manage safe food storage, cooking, cooling, and temperature control

• Maintain safe working practices in catering and food environments

This course is intended for individuals already working in or returning to food handling roles who need to refresh their Level 2 food safety knowledge and maintain compliance.

• Food handlers in catering and hospitality environments

• Kitchen staff, chefs, and assistants

• Food retail and service employees

• School, healthcare, and care home food staff

• Food production and manufacturing workers

• Supervisors requiring refresher certification

Learners must already hold a valid Level 2 food safety qualification or equivalent prior to enrolment, as this is a refresher programme.

• Existing Level 2 Food Safety qualification (or equivalent)

• Basic understanding of English literacy and workplace safety

This qualification is assessed to confirm understanding of updated food safety principles and safe working practices.

• Multiple-choice question examination

• Short written or knowledge-based assessment

• Continuous trainer-led knowledge checks

• Final assessment to demonstrate competence

Successful learners can continue professional development or progress into advanced food safety and supervisory qualifications within the sector.

• ICTQual Level 3 Food Safety qualifications

• Supervisory roles in catering and hospitality

• Advanced HACCP and food safety management training

• Food safety compliance and auditing roles