We offer a level 2 award in food safety in catering.
This is a six-hour course over one day. At the end of the day, there will be a multiple-choice paper with 30 questions about what you have learned.
Course details
The Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering covers:
- prevention of food poisoning
- allergen contamination
- bacteriology
- personal hygiene
- cleaning
- pest control and food safety management systems
The price of the course is £69.30 which includes a course booklet, drinks and biscuits.
The Council offices are a short walk from Braintree town centre where you can buy lunch, alternatively please bring your own lunch with you.
The courses start at 9:30am and end by 5:00pm.
What you need to know
You will need to bring your driving licence or passport to prove who you are.
If you need to cancel your course you need to tell us a minimum of eight days in advance. We cannot give you a refund if you give us less than eight days notice.
We run the courses at our office in Causeway House. There is no public parking at Causeway House, but there are a number of Braintree car parks nearby.
Handling food properly
The food hygiene regulations require all food handlers to be trained.
This means that if you own a food business, you are required to make sure all staff are trained.
If food is not handled properly it could result in:
- food poisoning
- severe illness
- potential death
- loss of money
- legal action
Course dates
| Date | Day | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2023 | Monday | 09:30 - 17:00 | £69.30 |
| 13 September 2023 | Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:00 | £69.30 |
| 22 November 2023 | Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:00 | £69.30 |
| 9 January 2024 | Tuesday | 09:30 - 17:00 | £69.30 |
How to book
To book a space please telephone 01376 557790, payment will be taken over the phone at the time of booking.