This award is designed to introduce participants to key concepts such as personal hygiene, cross-contamination, and the importance of keeping food safe. It is suitable for individuals at an entry level in the food industry or those seeking to enhance their awareness of food safety practices. The course typically covers essential topics to promote a safe and hygienic food handling environment, ensuring compliance with international standards.

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Guidance on assessment
The qualification is assessed by a multiple-choice question examination. This method of assessment is an end of course exam and must follow the Highfield Security and Invigilation Guidelines. This examination contains 15 questions that must be completed within 30 minutes. Successful learners must achieve a minimum pass mark of 9 correct answers (60%). Learners who achieve 12 or above correct answers (80%) will be awarded a distinction.