CTH Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Hygiene
An introductory programme, aimed at equipping individuals with the essential skills needed to manage risks, prepare, cook and store food in a hygienic way.
Qualification overview
The responsibility of food businesses in the UK and elsewhere, is to maintain a level of food safety and hygiene standards; with this qualification, learners are introduced to fundamental skills needed to work with food in a safe and hygienic way.
As learners progress through the course, they begin to improve their risk assessment skills and gain a clearer understanding of how to manage food during every process, at the level required in a professional cooking environment.
The techniques and experience gained through this qualification, not only add to a learners existing skill set but also gives them the opportunity to stand out and increase their chances of employment.
Who is this qualification for
This is an open access qualification, meaning there are no formal entry requirements or prior qualifications needed to enrol. However, teaching centres must ensure applicants have the potential and opportunity to complete the programme successully.
Qualification structure
CTH Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Hygiene |
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| Learners must achieve 1 mandatory unit, providing 1 credit. | |||||
| Credit Value (CV): 1 | Ofqual Qualification Number: 603/6062/8 | ||||
| Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 8 | Total Qualification Time (TQT): 9 | ||||
| Mandatory Units | |||||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | L | CV | GLH | Assessment Method |
| KHFS | Kitchen Hygiene and Food Safety | 2 | 1 | 8 | Online examination |
| Award Total (1 unit) | 1 | 8 | |||