Course Overview
The Food Safety in Catering at SCQF Level 5 is a nationally regulated qualification designed for anyone involved in preparing, handling, storing or serving food.
Delivered over one day with a minimum of 6 contact hours, the course gives learners the knowledge and understanding needed to maintain good food safety and hygiene practices and help protect consumers.
The course covers key areas including:
- Food safety legislation and responsibilities
- Foodborne illness and food poisoning
- Personal hygiene and handwashing
- Cleaning and maintaining hygienic premises
- Pest control
- Food spoilage
- Cross-contamination
- Chemical, physical and allergenic contamination
- Safe food handling and preparation
- Temperature control and HACCP
- Storage, labelling, traceability and stock rotation
- First aid considerations including food poisoning and anaphylaxis
Learners complete a written assessment at the end of the course. Successful learners achieve the Award in Food Safety in Catering at SCQF Level 5, awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). The qualification does not expire, although ongoing CPD and annual refresher training are strongly recommended.
Who Is This Course For?
This qualification is suitable for anyone involved in the preparation, handling, storage or service of food, including staff working within:
- Nurseries and early years settings
- Schools and education settings
- Care services
- Cafés, restaurants and catering businesses
- Hospitality
- Community organisations
- Workplace kitchens
- Other environments where food is prepared or served
The qualification is available to learners aged 14 years and over.
Assessment & Certification
Learners complete a written assessment at the end of the classroom course. There is no grading; learners either pass or are referred.
Successful learners receive the Award in Food Safety in Catering at SCQF Level 5, a nationally regulated qualification awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA).
The qualification does not expire, although FAA strongly recommends annual refresher training and ongoing CPD to keep knowledge current.
Why Choose This Qualification?
Unlike a short food hygiene awareness course, this is a nationally regulated qualification at SCQF Level 5.
It provides learners with a structured understanding of food safety, including their responsibilities as food handlers, contamination risks, personal hygiene, safe food handling, temperature control and maintaining a hygienic working environment.
Book Food Safety Training for Your Team
Our Food Safety in Catering training can be delivered at your workplace for groups of up to 16 learners, making it an ideal option for organisations looking to train their team together.
Group course: £750 + VAT (£900 including VAT)
Up to 16 learners
Contact First Stop Safety Training to discuss your location, preferred date and training requirements.
