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Level 2 Award in HACCP Online Course

This online course leads to the Level 2 Award in HACCP qualification certified by OCN Credit4Learning.  It provides an effective and practical HACCP food safety management tool for identifying food safety hazards and ensuring that adequate controls are in place. This course is ideal for food handlers working within the food manufacturing industry. It will also be of benefit to caterers and retailers. Although this course is an OCN accredited qualification it can be purchased with or without the OCN certificate:

  •  A Training Academy certificate is included in the price of the course.
  • Additional cost with the OCN Credit4Learning (Awarding Body) certificate £20.00

Please select the option you require when adding the course to your cart. See below for further information.

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Description

This HACCP online course covers the importance of HACCP food safety management procedures, pre-requisite programmes, the design and development of a HACCP system, Hazard analysis, determination of CCPs and critical limits. In addition to monitoring of critical control points and corrective actions, verification and review.

Level 2 HACCP Course Structure 

The course content is available online, learners are supplied with a unique username and password to access the course.  Learners work through the learning material at their own pace and speed, completing the online activities, quizzes & tests.  The online course is fully animated with very high quality graphics/animation and it also has a full audio voice over.

Course Duration

Approximately 3 hours to complete the course online in full.  Learn as much as you want in any session and return.  Sign up and start immediately Enrol at any time and learn at your own pace.  No time limit for course completion.

Course Support

Full tutor (food safety specialist) and IT support available during the course via e-mail

Suggested Progression on Completion

Level 3 Award in HACCP.

HACCP Online Training Levels

  1. Level 1 (Awareness): Level 1 is an introductory level designed for all food handlers, providing a basic understanding of food safety and the principles of HACCP. This level is generally for food handlers who are not directly involved in high-risk food preparation but still handle food in some capacity, e.g. waiters, bar staff and kitchen porters. Level 1 HACCP Online Training Course
  2. Level 2 HACCP (Understanding): Level 2 builds on Level 1, providing a more in-depth understanding of HACCP principles and their application in a food business. This level is suitable for a wide range of job roles in the food industry, including those who handle, prepare, or serve food, e.g., chefs, kitchen staff, catering managers, food handlers in cafes and restaurants, hospitality staff, and mobile catering operators.
  3. Level 3 HACCP (Advanced): Level 3 builds on Level 2, providing an in-depth understanding of applying HACCP principles and developing and implementing HACCP systems and plans. This level is suitable for those in supervisory and management roles in the food industry, particularly those who develop, implement, maintain and monitor HACCP systems e.g., food safety supervisors, managers and food business owners. Level 3 HACCP Online Training Course
  4. Level 4 HACCP (Advanced for larger food businesses) Level 4 builds on Level 3, providing an advanced understanding of designing, developing, implementing and evaluating Codex-based HACCP food safety management systems. Codex-based HACCP focuses on identifying, assessing, and controlling potential hazards throughout the food production process, from raw materials to consumption, to ensure food is safe. Level 4 HACCP is for larger food businesses or individuals in senior food industry roles or who are dealing with complex food handling processes e.g., senior managers, consultants, inspectors and technical managers. Level 4 HACCP Online Training Course

For more information on HACCP go to the UK Government website.

Learning objectives

By the end of the Level 2 HACCP Online Course, you will be able to:

  • Recognise the principles of HACCP as a food safety management tool.
  • Develop an awareness of the practical application of HACCP Principles.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements.

Course assessment and certification

Testing is continuous throughout the learning. In the event that questions are answered incorrectly online, the course will take the learner back to the relevant section and then asks the question again.

The course is certificated by OCN.

OCN Credit4Learning (OCNOTC) is a nationally recognised external awarding body and charity and is an Access Validating Agency (AVA) licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education. OCN Credit4Learning is regulated by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and credits awarded by them are accepted as a means of entry to further education and university education.

Additional information

Access Duration: 12 months

Accreditation/Endorsements: OCN Credit4Learning (Ofqual)

Available for immediate enrolment: Yes

Completion Criteria: Pass Final Test, Visit All Pages

Course Duration in Minutes: 240

Language: English

Level: Level 2

Purchase Options: Level 2

Video: No

If you run a food business, it is law in Europe that you must have a food management plan based on HACCP principles.  The level required depends on your job role and responsibilities;

  • Level 2 Award in HACCP provides the basic understanding required by any food handlers
  • Level 3 Award in HACCP provides more detailed information and is suitable for supervisors and managers
  • Level 4 Award in HACCP provides all the knowledge required to design, develop, manage, implement and verify a HACCP based food management system in the workplace, and is suitable for managers.

Full tutor (food safety specialist) and IT support available during the course via email.

This course is externally certificated by OCN. This award will enable the holder to demonstrate to the regulators that they have been properly trained in accordance with the national occupational standards and legal requirements.

Yes, by law anyone handling food needs to receive training in food hygiene which enables them to handle food in the safest way appropriate to the area they work in.  The level required depends on the job role and responsibilities;

  1. Level 1 in Food Safety – provides the basic understanding required by any food handlers to meet legal requirements for food safety. Suitable for anyone working in a food production or retail business.
  2. Level 2 in Food Safety – provides an understanding of the importance of food safety and the knowledge of safe practices and procedures. Suitable for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting.
  3. Level 3 in Food Safety – builds on the basic knowledge of food safety best practice to provide an in-depth understanding. Suitable for supervisors and managers
  4. Level 4 in Food Safety – comprehensive understanding of the management of food safety. Suitable for quality assurance managers, food production managers, owners of food businesses and food hygiene auditors.

The level required depends on your job role and responsibilities;

  1. Level 1 in Food Safety – provides the basic understanding required by any food handlers to meet legal requirements for food safety. Suitable for anyone working in a food production or retail business.
  2. Level 2 in Food Safety – provides an understanding of the importance of food safety and the knowledge of safe practices and procedures. Suitable for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting.
  3. Level 3 in Food Safety – builds on the basic knowledge of food safety best practice to provide an in-depth understanding. Suitable for supervisors and managers
  4. Level 4 in Food Safety – comprehensive understanding of the management of food safety. Suitable for quality assurance managers, food production managers, owners of food businesses and food hygiene auditors.

There is no legal requirement to renew training at a specified time. However, there is a requirement for staff to have up to date food safety knowledge in line with their work activities.

As best practice for renewing a premises food hygiene certificate is 3 years, and this involves an environmental health inspector checking that staff are appropriately trained, it has become industry practice to renew training every 3 years. However, if an employees responsibilities for handling food change or the organisation adopts a new procedure then training should be delivered at that time.

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