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ITC Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene for the Outdoors

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The qualification is intended to provide the learner with an understanding of the benefits of Outdoor Food Hygiene.  The qualification specifically, roles and responsibilities, how to prepare, cook, and manage others preparing and cooking food within the outdoor environment using approved principles and practices.  Applicable to a wide range of outdoor cooking environments form camp kitchens to individual/group expedition/bushcraft/ activity camps/ corporate events.

It is suitable for all who wish to become occupationally competent; need permissions or have an interest in teaching, and facilitating food preparation and cooking within the outdoor environment.

Learners will gain skills and/or knowledge in: 

  • The principles of food safety and of food hygiene.
  • How individuals can take responsibility for food safety and the requirement to take and record food temperatures. 
  • Understand food contamination and controls in the outdoors.
  • Know how to store ingredients and cook food safely outdoors.
  • Special diets, dietary allergies, considerations when preparing and cooking food. 

How is this Qualification Assessed?

This qualification is assessed by practical observation by an expert assessor.

Qualification Time

7 Guided Learning Hours

Additional Information

Qualification Number - 610/5124/X Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) Link

Does this qualification attract funding? 

Yes (for further information consult Learning Aims Reference Service)

Can this qualification be delivered as part of a blended or remote learning programme? 

In part only.

Related Qualifications

ITC Level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom

ITC Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders

ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid

Tags

Food Hygiene, Outdoor Learning, Outdoor Education, Outdoor Cooking

 

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