Course overview

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Health and Social Care and Early Years and Childcare Settings (RQF)

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Overview

The Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Health and Social Care and Early Years and Childcare Settings (RQF) aims to provide learners with the safety knowledge needed to provide food and drink for individuals.

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Health and Social Care and Early Years and Childcare Settings (RQF) is aimed at those learners who currently work, or wish to work, in the health and social care sector delivering catering services and supporting individuals with their nutrition and hydration needs.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.

Progression routes

  • Learners seeking progress from this qualification can advance their skills further through the following:
  • Level 2 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector (RQF)
  • Level 3 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector (RQF)
  • Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health (RQF)

Age range

Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be 16 to undertake this qualification.

Qualification structure

To successfully achieve this qualification, learners must complete a minimum of 1 of the 2 optional units achieving a minimum of 2 credits.

Units covered

  • Mandatory Units
  • Principles of food safety when providing food and drink for individuals
  • Meet food safety requirements when providing food and drink for individuals

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