Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Health and Social Care Course and Early Years and Childcare Settings

Be care-ready; start your Level 2 Food Safety in Health and Social Care course today. Learn safe food handling, hygiene, and protection skills for health, childcare, and early years settings.

Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Health and Social Care and Early Years and Childcare Settings Course Introduction

Food safety is all the procedures from handling ingredients to preparing food in safe ways to keep people healthy. Many beginners struggle with hygiene rules, which can put children and vulnerable people at risk. Our course makes learning simple with short, clear, and easy-to-follow lessons.

You’ll learn food safety basics, personal hygiene, and safe food handling. We'll go over hygiene standards, contamination hazards, and cleaning procedures using videos, notes, and real-world examples. After completion, you’ll prevent contamination, follow hygiene rules, and keep care settings safe.

Begin today, enrol in the Food Safety in Health and Social Care Course and deliver safer care with confidence!

Advantages of Enrolling in Food Safety in Health and Social Care

• Understand safe food practices:
  Learn how to handle, store, and prepare food safely. Therefore, you’ll reduce risks and keep clients healthy.
• Protect vulnerable people:
  Gain the skills to prevent infections and contamination. As a result, children and care clients stay safe every day.
• Boost career readiness:
  Practical knowledge gives you a strong advantage in interviews. Thus, employers will value your expertise and reliability.
• Flexible learning for beginners:
  Access our videos and written lectures anytime, anywhere. Hence, you can study at your own pace without stress.

Desired Learning

Our course helps you master food safety in health and social care. By completing it, you will be able to:

• Learn the basics of hygiene and simple food safety rules.
• Spot contamination risks that can appear in care settings.
• Store food correctly to keep it fresh and safe.
• Use safe methods when preparing meals every single day.
• Keep rooms and kitchens clean to prevent possible food risks.
• Notice early warning signs of foodborne illness in people.
• Practice good personal hygiene while working with food daily.
• Serve and handle food safely for children and vulnerable adults.
• Follow clear emergency steps if food becomes unsafe to eat.
• Support health and social care rules with confidence and ease.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is ideal for beginners, career starters, or anyone supporting health, childcare, or early years services. Perfect for anyone wanting practical food safety skills.

• School or College Leavers
• Early Years Practitioners
• Health and Social Care Assistants
• Childcare Support Workers

Assessment

You’ll complete short quizzes after each module. You must pass with 60% or more to move forward and unlock the next lessons.

Certification

Receive a free digital certificate after completion. You can also order a printed paper copy for £13.99.

Reasons to Choose Our Food Safety in Health and Social Care Course

Learn practical food safety skills in a flexible, supportive environment.

• Learn at your own pace—anytime, anywhere online
• Practical, expert-designed video lessons and written guides
• Clear quizzes to test your progress
• Friendly 24/7 support to answer your questions
• Certificate to boost your career and credibility

You'll Only Need

Get started with minimal requirements:

• A computer, tablet, or smartphone
• Internet connection to access videos and lectures
• Motivation to learn and improve your skills
  

Professional Journey

Start your career with confidence and see real opportunities:

• Early Years Practitioner – £18,000 to £23,000+ per year
• Care Assistant – £17,000 to £21,000+ per year
• Support Worker – £18,000 to £22,000+ per year
• Health Care Assistant – £19,000 to £25,000+ per year
• Childcare Support Worker – £17,000 to £22,000+ per year