RSPH Level 2 Award In Identifying and Controlling Food Allergy Risks

Level 2 Ref. Q000024

Identifying and controlling food allergy risks is crucial for anyone working with food. Our accredited Level 2 qualification will help you understand the essential practices to ensure food safety and prevent allergic reactions, regardless of your role in the food industry.

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What is Level 2 Identifying and Controlling Food Allergy Risks?

The RSPH Level 2 Award in Identifying and Controlling Food Allergy Risks covers the fundamental principles of food allergy management. It includes the procedures required to identify and control food allergens, ensuring safe food handling practices.

This accredited qualification is designed to help you make your food handling practices safe for consumers through awareness and understanding of the roles, responsibilities, risks, and hazards associated with food allergies.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual/CCEA and Qualification Wales.

Who is this qualification for?

Level 2 Identifying and Controlling Food Allergy Risks is valuable for anyone involved in food handling or looking to enter the food industry – whether you are starting a new role, preparing for work experience, or looking to improve safety for you and your team. 

Food Handlers

Whether you work in a restaurant, café, or any food service establishment, Level 2 Identifying and Controlling Food Allergy Risks will help you ensure food safety.

New Starters

Starting a new role in the food industry? Show your knowledge with this course.

Work Experience

Understanding food allergy procedures will help you stay safe and maintain high standards in the workplace.

Key Skills 

By completing this qualification, you will gain practical, actionable understanding of food allergy management, including: 

For full details, read the course specification below.

How long does it take to complete? 

The qualification takes a total of 9 hours to complete, including 7 hours of guided learning time, followed by a 40-minute multiple-choice examination. 

Career Progression 

Completing the Level 2 Award in Identifying and Controlling Food Allergy Risks is a valuable step on the route to a wide variety of careers, including: 

Looking to advance your career even further? This qualification is part of the Food Safety pathway, designed to provide you with the tools you need to excel in the food industry. 

Downloadable Documents 

Specification - RSPH Level 2 Award in Identifying and Controlling Food Allergy Risks

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How do I apply?

Learners

You can apply for a course by contacting a Learning Centre directly via telephone, email, or in-person. Centres are listed below. You can enter a postcode or location to find the centres nearest to you.

Centres

If you are interested in offering this course or becoming a centre, we will be glad to help. Have a question? Just visit our Qualifications FAQs page for a helpful list of the most commonly asked questions regarding our qualifications.

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