Qualification Focus: LASER Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders
LASER Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders is an essential qualification for people...
The LASER Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety has been developed for those supervising or preparing to supervise others involved in the preparation, storing and handling of food. Learners will gain an understanding of:
Food safety management procedures
Food safety legislation and enforcement
The importance of personal hygiene
Good practice for controlling contamination and cross contamination of food
Safe processes for food preparation, cleaning and disposal of waste food
Critical issues relating to food hazards and allergens
What are the key benefits?
Online assessment available
Provides underpinning knowledge of critical issues relating to preparation, storing and handling of food
Is aimed at those with responsibility for supervising others involved in preparing, storing and handling of food
Provides progression to higher level Food Safety qualifications, e.g. Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering
How is this qualification assessed?
The qualification is assessed via a multiple-choice examination consisting of 50 questions. Pass mark: 70% (35/50).
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must be at least 16 years old on the first day of the training. It is recommended (but not mandatory) that learners already hold a Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (QCF) or (RQF) or equivalent.
There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we recommend that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy.
How do I deliver this qualification as a centre?
To offer this qualification, you must be an Approved LASER Centre. For further information about gaining approval or working in partnership with an Approved Centre please visit our website. Existing Approved Centres must complete a New Course Notification Form before starting to deliver the qualification.
Further Information
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