Food Safety and Storage

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
F/504/8228
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know basic hygiene rules

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify hygiene procedures before handling food
2

Know how to store different types of food

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify different food types
  • 2.2
    Identify foods which will perish
  • 2.3
    State how to store foods which will perish
  • 2.4
    Identify foods which are longer lasting
  • 2.5
    State how to store foods which are longer lasting
3

Know when food should be discarded

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify how to use use by dates
  • 3.2
    Identify signs that food is still fresh
  • 3.3
    Describe signs that food may not be safe to use/has gone off
  • 3.4
    State a possible consequence of eating food that is no longer fresh