Qualification Overview

The Level 1 Award in Food Safety in Catering is a qualification intended for learners working in catering and those who are preparing to work in the industry.

Learners gaining this qualification will know that food safety is the responsibility of everyone involved in the storage, preparation, cooking service and handling of food. The subjects covered are regarded by the Foods Standards Agency as being important to ensure good practice and the production of safe food.

Entry Guidance

There are no prerequisites for this qualification.

It is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or

equivalent.

This qualification is approved for delivery to those aged 14 and over.

How the qualification is assessed

This qualification is assessed through a 15-question multiple-choice question

examination. The duration of the examination is 30 minutes.

Successful learners must achieve a score of at least 10 out of 15.