Food Safety and Hygiene e-learning course for schools launched

Monday 16 January 2012

The Food Standards Agency in Wales has announced that it will be making available an e-learning course 'Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene (Catering)' to schools in Wales.

This City and Guilds accredited qualification offers students an ideal opportunity to develop important life skills, as well as equipping those hoping to work in the food or catering industry. The course is generally most suitable for students aged 14 and over. Upon successful completion of the training, students are awarded a certificate.

The course is free to schools in Wales, although funding is limited. Interested teachers are advised to contact the FSA using the details below as soon as possible. Applications are invited from schools in Wales able to demonstrate commitment to support student study.

Helen George, leader of the FSA project, explains: 'The course offers an opportunity for students to enhance their knowledge of food safety, develop important life skills and gain a qualification which is widely recognised within the catering industry.'

Over a dozen Welsh schools have taken part in a pilot of this project. Comments from teachers include:-

• 'Thank you for this opportunity. The pupils are enthusiastic and one student in year 12 has secured a Saturday job on the strength of the certificate already.' (Radyr Comprehensive School)
• 'I have 17 students in my group and they have all shown great interest, with them seeing it as an important extra qualification.' (Croesyceiliog School)

To speak to someone about the project, please contact:
Helen George on 02920 678907, email: helen.george@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk or
David Burley on 02920 678956, email: david.burley@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk

For more information on the course, including the course content, please visit the link below.