Food Safety and Storage

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
R/504/8931
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
20 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the importance of handling food safely

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe why it is important to maintain good practice when handling food
  • 1.2
    Identify hazards related to food safety
  • 1.3
    Describe appropriate actions for dealing with hazards
  • 1.4
    Identify why it is important to store and dispose of waste safely
  • 1.5
    Identify how to dispose of food safely
2

Know about the importance of personal hygiene when handling food

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify ways to maintain personal hygiene in the food work area
  • 2.2
    Identify how and when to wash hands
  • 2.3
    Outline potential problems resulting from not maintaining personal hygiene in the food work area
3

Know about the importance of cleaning a food work area

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    State why cleaning is important in keeping food safe
  • 3.2
    Outline ways of keeping the food work area clean
  • 3.3
    Safely use appropriate cleaning materials in a food work area
4

Know the importance of keeping food products safely

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Outline how to store different types of food correctly
  • 4.2
    State why it is important to follow food storage instructions
  • 4.3
    Identify ways in which food should be handled to avoid contamination
  • 4.4
    Identify ways in which food should be stored to avoid contamination
5

Be able to handle food safely

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Handle food safely following correct procedures