HACCP LEVELS 1 & 2 Courses
This fully accredited, online HACCP Level 1&2 online has been designed to provide staff with the fundamental knowledge needed to work safely within a HACCP-based food safety system.
The UK Food Standards Agency estimates around 2.4 million cases of foodborne illness occur each year in the UK. There are around 45 million cases occur across the EU. Most cases lead to just an uncomfortable illness, but occasionally food borne illness can lead to death.
Many of these illnesses could have been prevented if HACCP principles were implemented and followed correctly. Implementing the principles if HACCP is vitally important. Food poisoning as result of poor work practices can have disastrous consequences for people and business alike.
Due to the risks from food poisoning, UK & EU legislation requires all business operators to have a food safety plan based on the 7 Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles.
The law also requires staff to be provided with appropriate HACCP training.
This Level 1&2 HACCP training has been designed to provide staff with the appropriate knowledge needed to work safely within a HACCP-based food safety system.
On successful completion a verifiable, CPD-accredited HACCP Levels 1&2 certificate will be emailed and stored online.
HACCP Level 2 Course Content
UNIT 1 | INTRODUCTION
Firstly, we explain the hazards present when preparing food and the role of a food safety system to keep customers safe.
UNIT 2 | LEGISLATION
Next, we outline food safety legislation and employee’s duties.
UNIT 3 | PRINCIPLES OF HACCP
Thirdly, we explain the 7 principles of HACCP and how they control hazards.
UNIT 4 | HACCP PREREQUISITES
Finally, we detail the 10 environmental conditions that must exist for HACCP to work. Known as HACCP prerequisites.
UNIT 5 | QUIZ
HACCP Levels 1&2 Certificate
On completion of this online HACCP Level 1 and 2 training course candidates receive a CPD-accredited certificate.
Completion requires the achievement 80% or more in the final 20 question multiple choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken as often as required.
The certificate is valid for 3 years.
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Who is this HACCP course for?
All staff working in food retail, catering, or manufacturing. For example, those working in; Bars and restaurants, food retail outlets, cafes, take-away outlets, street food vendors, food counters and food manufacturing.
For those who manage or supervise staff we recommend the HACCP Level 3 course.
What are this HACCP course learning outcomes?
On completion of this HACCP level 2 online course learners will know:
- What HACCP is
- Why HACCP is important
- Fundamentals of food safety legislation
- The 7 principles of HACCP
- The 10 HACCP prerequisites
- Employee duties with respect to food safety
What are the HACCP training objectives?
- Help all food businesses maintain high food safety standards by providing a clear understanding of HACCP to their employees.
- Help food businesses comply with the appropriate training requirements of food safety regulations.
What is HACCP?
HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point it is a systematic approach to identifying and controlling hazards that could pose a danger to the preparation of safe food.
Above all, it’s about ensuring food is safe for consumption. In other words, HACCP helps operating a safe kitchen, canteen, deli, or food preparation area.
The principles of HACCP have been developed to protect against poisoning. The growing, delivery, preparing, and serving of food are all a part of this.
What are the risks from bacteria?
In the right conditions 1 bacteria can become 1 million in 4 to 5 hours. 1 million bacteria are so small they could all live on the head of a pin. But it only takes around 200,000 bacteria for a healthy adult to become ill.
Consequently, most people will experience a foodborne disease at some point in their lives.
Why is HACCP training important?
All staff who work in the food industry must do their part to make sure food is safe.
Bacteria, parasites, viruses, toxins, and chemicals can all make food poisonous.
Food can be contaminated at any point during production, preparation, and distribution.
Training staff on how to work safely is an important part of management systems
Related Courses
HACCP Level 3 – Provide managers & supervisors with the knowledge needed to implement & maintain a HACCP-based food safely management system.
Food Hygiene Level 2 – Provides staff with the knowledge needed to adopt safe food handling and hygiene practices.
Food Hygiene Level 3 – Provides managers & supervisors with the knowledge needed to ensure safe food handling and hygiene practices are always observed.
Food Allergies – Provides staff and managers with the knowledge needed to properly manage allergens.
Preventing Cross-Contamination – Provides the knowledge needed to prevent the cross-contamination of bacteria including E.coli in food businesses.