Level 2 Allergen Awareness
Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering — for food handlers and service staff who need to identify allergens, communicate with allergic customers and reduce cross-contamination risk.
- Regular courses at Central London
- 15-question exam · pass mark 9/15
- Certificate typically current for 3 years
- On-site training available for 5+
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Course details
Everything you need to know before booking
Who’s the Level 2 allergen awareness course for?
The Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering is aimed at food handlers and other staff involved in food preparation and service within the catering industry. Regular courses take place at our Central London training venue. There are no prerequisites other than being 14 years of age. It is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in English or equivalent. We also offer an online Introduction to Food Allergens course and a one-day Level 3 Award in Food Allergen Management.
What’s it about?
Learners gaining this qualification will know and understand the food allergens and foods that commonly cause intolerances, their characteristics and effects, the importance of effectively communicating information regarding allergic ingredients to customers, and how staff can minimise the risk of cross-contamination from allergenic ingredients.
How is it assessed?
There is a half-hour 15-question multiple-choice test at the end of the day and you need 9 out of 15 to pass. Following the course you will be sent a Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering. The certificate is generally considered to remain current for three years.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Exam
- 15 multiple-choice questions
- Pass mark
- 9 / 15
- Validity
- Typically 3 years
What will I get out of it?
The Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering will provide you with knowledge to identify food allergens in recipes and to communicate effectively with allergic customers.
- Identify common food allergens and intolerances
- Communicate allergenic ingredient information clearly
- Reduce cross-contamination risk in catering
- Gain an industry-recognised Level 2 certificate
Train your team together
Need to train 5 or more people?
We can also hold courses at your premises. If you have 5 or more people to train and a suitable room, you could save money — and keep allergen knowledge consistent across your team.
FAQs
Common questions before you book
No prerequisites other than being 14 years of age. A minimum of Level 1 in English (or equivalent) is advised.
The certificate is generally considered to remain current for three years.
A half-hour 15-question multiple-choice test. You need 9 out of 15 to pass.
Regular courses take place at our Central London training venue. We can also deliver on site for teams of 5+.
Yes. We also offer the one-day Level 3 Award in Food Allergen Management for managers and those responsible for allergen controls.
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Ready to book Level 2 Allergen Awareness?
Tell us how many people you need to train, and whether you prefer an open course or on-site training. We’ll get back to you quickly with next steps.
- Open course · Enquire open course or on-site
- On-site options for teams of 5+
- Expert trainers · UK-wide delivery
- Phone 01442 877322
- Email hello@saferfoodscores.co.uk
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