Important: The Food Standard is not a Level 2 provider
The Food Standard does not provide regulated Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications. We provide practical awareness training with a completion certificate. If you require a regulated Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification, please contact an accredited awarding organisation.
Your Questions Answered
What is a Level 2 food hygiene qualification?
A Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification is a regulated award issued by an awarding organisation such as Highfield, RSPH, or CIEH. It is assessed and certificated under a nationally recognised framework. The Food Standard does not provide regulated Level 2 qualifications.
Who typically needs a Level 2 qualification?
Regulated Level 2 qualifications are often required by employers in commercial kitchens, food retail, and hospitality. They are issued by accredited awarding organisations, not online awareness platforms like The Food Standard.
What does The Food Standard provide instead?
The Food Standard provides practical online food hygiene awareness training. Our course covers personal hygiene, contamination, temperature control, cleaning and safe food handling. On passing the assessment, learners receive a completion certificate from The Food Standard. This is not a regulated qualification.
Is The Food Standard awareness training useful for staff?
Yes. The Food Standard courses are designed to support practical staff awareness training and induction. They are suitable for food handlers, kitchen staff, café teams and takeaway employees who need a practical overview of food hygiene.
What Our Awareness Course Covers
- Why food hygiene matters
- Common causes of food contamination
- Personal hygiene for food handlers
- Safe food storage and handling
- Cleaning and sanitising basics
- Temperature control awareness
Suitable For
- Food handlers and kitchen staff
- Café and restaurant teams
- Takeaway and food preparation staff
- Food production workers
- New starters requiring a food safety induction
The Food Standard awareness courses include assessments and completion certificates. This guide itself is free information and does not issue a Level 2 or Level 3 certificate.
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