
The Foundation Programme
Level 2 - The Foundation Programme
Highfield accredited training for catering staff and yacht crew responsible for safe food handling and allergen compliance.
How it works & Certification
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Enrol Online: Secure your place in the dual-certification programme.
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Instant Access: Receive your login and joining instructions within 24 hours.
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Flexible Learning: Complete the Food Safety and Allergen modules at your own pace.
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Online Exams: Book your invigilated exams via the Highfield remote platform.
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Get Certified: Receive your accredited certificates within 48 hours of passing.
Who is it for?
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Kitchen & Front-of-House Staff
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Yacht Stewards, Stewardesses & Deckhands
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Waiters, Baristas & Food Servers
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Food Production Assistants & Packers
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Anyone handling or serving food to the public
What you'll learn
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The 4Cs of Food Safety: Mastering the basics of Cleaning, Cooking, Chilling, and Cross-contamination.
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Allergen Awareness: Identifying the 14 major allergens and complying with Natasha’s Law.
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Hazard Identification: Spotting Microbiological, Chemical, Physical, and Allergenic risks.
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Safe Food Storage: Principles of temperature control and effective stock rotation.
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Personal Hygiene: Best practices for handwashing, protective clothing, and preventing illness spread.
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Communication: How to accurately give allergen information to customers.
Exam & Guarantee
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Format: Two separate 15-question multiple-choice exams.
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Pass Mark: 9/15 for each.
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Duration: 30 minutes per exam.
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🛡️ Hygiene Sue Guarantee: If you don’t pass the first time, your second attempt is completely free.


