The RSPH Level 2 Award in Food Safety & Hygiene (Awareness Edition) provides foundational knowledge on key food safety practices necessary for maintaining hygiene and preventing contamination in food-related workplaces. This awareness-level course covers the full spectrum of food safety responsibilities, starting with a clear introduction to what food safety means and why it is crucial in the UK food industry. Learners explore the legal duties of food handlers under UK legislation, the different types of food hazards, and the importance of maintaining personal accountability when working with food.

Participants will examine the importance of personal hygiene, including proper handwashing techniques, appropriate use of protective clothing, and the responsibility to report illness. The course also dives deep into contamination risks, food storage principles, cleaning protocols, temperature control, and best practices to minimise cross-contamination. Special attention is given to understanding the Temperature Danger Zone, safe refrigeration and hot holding standards, and the correct processes for chilling, reheating, and labelling foods.

Additionally, the course explores workplace hygiene, pest control awareness, and waste disposal procedures, reinforcing the need for a clean and hazard-free food preparation environment. Learners will also gain an introduction to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), a globally recognised system for food safety management. The course concludes with a comprehensive review, common workplace scenarios, and an assessment to ensure awareness-level understanding is achieved.