This qualification has been developed to provide knowledge and understanding the importance of food hygiene, associated food hazards, good hygiene practice and controls for food handlers in catering sector.

This qualification has been developed for those who are, or intend to be, supervisors of food handlers in the catering and hospitality industry.

This course is best suited for food handlers in retail and catering settings have an awareness of what food allergens are, how they can affect the safety of customers, and how they should communicate the right allergen information to those who need to know.

This qualification has been developed to provide basic knowledge about the general principles of health and safety in the workplace, the nature of hazards and risks in the workplace and their possible effects, and hazards and risks likely to affect the occupational health of individuals.