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Highfield Level 2 International Award in

Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering 

This qualification is aimed at building on a basic understanding of food safety, this qualification is intended to provide food 
handlers working in catering and retail, with the essential practical knowledge to enable them to 
assist in reducing the risk to customers, who are at risk from allergens.

Qualification Awarding Body

  • Highfield Qualifications  - UK

Entry Requirements

  • Age: 14 years or above

Course Duration

  • Five (5) Hours

Modes of Study

  • Online

  • Classroom

  • In-House

  • Blended

Mode of Exam

  • Online

Guidance on Assessment

  • Assessment Method : Multiple Choice Question

  • No. of  Questions : 20

  • Pass mark : 12/20 (60%)

  • Duration : 45 Minutes

Course Content

  • Recognise the importance of providing accurate allergen information and the potential implications of failing to provide correct information to consumers

  • Identify the common symptoms of allergic reactions and food intolerances

  • Identify common food allergens and foods commonly causing intolerances

  • Recognise common sources and vehicles of contamination, and appropriate hygiene controls that food handlers should follow to prevent allergenic contamination in catering businesses

  • Identify food allergen cross contamination hazards and controls at specific process steps from purchase to service

  • Identify methods of locating accurate allergen information

  • Recognise how allergen information can be provided effectively

E-Assessment


The exam is conducted via Highfield E-assessment and is remotely invigilated online at your home or your workplace.​

Exam Requirements

  • Photographic ID [ Passport / Driving Licence / National ID ]

  • PC/Laptop - PC or Laptop running Windows 7 or higher, or a Mac running iOS X or higher

  • Webcam

  • Smartphone running Android 4.1 or IOS 8.0 with camera / video functionality.

  • Good internet connection

  • Personal email address

Certification

  • Successful candidates receive a certificate from the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance.

About Highfield - UK

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Highfield - UK

  • Offers UK regulated and international qualifications and accredit training programmes specifically designed for delivery outside of the UK.

  • Works with over 30,000 global employers, training providers and tutors

  • Qualifications are delivered to learners in 57 countries

  • Offers over 300 qualifications in a range of industry sectors

  • Has developed over 700 supporting trainer and learner support resources

 

Highfield is regulated by

  • Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, SQA Accreditation

  • The Council for the Curriculum Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) and

  • The Security Industry Authority (SIA)

  • In addition to this, Highfield Qualifications are also a government-regulated end-point assessment organisation (EPAO).

Highfield Certificate

  • Have very strong worldwide acceptance in the field of Food & Health Safety standards​

  • ​Is also recognised by the Dubai Municipality apart from most of the food manufacturers & caterers in the Gulf Region also insisting on HABC's certification on HACCP for better employment prospects & career growth in the Gulf countries! 

Highfield International Success Stories


Highfield works with the world’s most recognisable companies. A few of the companies are:

  • Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS)

  • Dubai Municipality

  • Salama Fikira

  • Americana Group

  • The Rotana Hotel Management Corporation

  • Khalifa University

  • Dubai Petroleum

  • Dubai Taxi Corporation

  • Emirates Transport

  • Emarat

  • Zayed University - Product Development

  • College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM)

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Highfield - UK "Food Safety" Courses 

 

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Highfield - UK "HACCP" Courses

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Highfield - UK "Food Allergens" Courses

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