Guided Learning hours
The total qualification time for the Level 1 Award is 4 hours. Approximately 2 – 3 hours are required to complete the e-learning and the remainder of learning would be completed reading the handbook or reviewing the e-learning course.
Form of Assessment
LEVEL 1 AWARD
On completion of the e-learning courses, learners will sit an exam at a convenient time which is invigilated remotely. There are 15 multiple-choice questions. The passmark is 66%. Learners will receive an e-certificate for one of the following qualifications:
- Highfield Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Catering
- Highfield Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
- Highfield Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Retail
LEVEL 1 FOOD SAFETY E-LEARNING ONLY
Learners are assessed at the end of the course by multiple-choice questions. Learners will receive a Highfield e-learning completion certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course. This entitles learners to 5 CPD points.
Syllabus
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- Introduction to food safety
- Microbiological hazards
- Food poisoning and its control
- Contamination hazards and controls
- Safe handling and the storage of food
- Personal hygiene
- Food pests and pest control
- Cleaning and disinfection