Level 3 Award in Food Allergen Management
Level 3 Award in Food Allergen Management in Catering — for people responsible for purchasing, production and service of food, including owners of small catering businesses.
- 1-day classroom course
- 30-question exam · pass 18/30
- Distinction available at 24/30
- Best with Level 2 Food Safety or Allergen Awareness
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Course details
Everything you need to know before booking
Who’s it for?
The Level 3 Award in Food Allergen Management training course in Catering is aimed at individuals responsible for the purchase, delivery, production and serving of food in the catering industry, and is also suitable for those who own or manage a small catering business. Suitable for learners aged 16 or above. It is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. It is strongly advised that learners already hold a Level 2 Food Safety or Level 2 Food Allergen Awareness certificate (or suitable equivalents).
What’s it about?
Topics covered include the manager’s role in ensuring food ingredients are effectively managed, accurate communication of ingredient information from supplier to consumer, the importance of practical controls to reduce the risk of allergenic contamination, and methods of managing ingredient controls and procedures. Its topics are regarded by the Food Standards Agency as important to maintaining good practice in the production of safe food.
How is it assessed?
There is a one-hour 30-question multiple-choice test at the end of the day. You need 18 out of 30 to pass, or 24 out of 30 to achieve a distinction. Following the course you will be sent a Level 3 Award in Food Allergen Management in Catering. The certificate is generally considered to remain current for three years.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Exam
- 30 multiple-choice questions
- Pass mark
- 18 / 30
- Distinction
- 24 / 30
What will I get out of it?
The Level 3 Award in Food Allergen Management in Catering will provide you with knowledge and understanding relating to the control of food ingredients, including allergens, at all stages of food purchase and production.
- Manage allergen ingredients from purchase to plate
- Communicate accurate ingredient information
- Apply practical controls against contamination
- Lead allergen procedures with confidence
Train your team together
Need to train 5 or more people?
If you have 5 or more people to train and a suitable room, we can deliver this Level 3 allergen management course at your premises — reinforcing your own allergen procedures with your team.
FAQs
Common questions before you book
Strongly advised: Level 2 Food Safety or Level 2 Food Allergen Awareness (or equivalents). Learners should be 16+ with Level 2 literacy and numeracy recommended.
A one-hour 30-question multiple-choice test. Pass is 18/30; distinction is 24/30.
Generally considered current for three years.
People responsible for purchase, delivery, production and serving of food — including owners and managers of small catering businesses.
Yes. With 5 or more learners and a suitable room, we can deliver the course at your premises.
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