Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene - Level 2

 This one day course focuses on good hygiene practice and raises awareness of hygiene issues to food handlers. The course is certificated by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (C.I.E.H.). The course can be tailored to individual sectors such as retail, or hospitality, and the written exam is avail in a wide range of languages. The course is ideal for those who benefit from face to face tuition. 


Course prerequisite: None

Certificating Body: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (C.I.E.H.) Level 2

Course Length: 1 day

Course Times: 9.30am to 4.00pm or to suit client.

Instructor: Various

Cost: £110 + VAT

Venue: Marsh Hill Centre, Marsh, Aylesbury. HP17 8ST or to suit client

Maximum Trainees: Up to 10

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It is with immense pride that we announce that Kate Mason has been awarded the Women in Agriculture Education and Training Woman of the Year award at the The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026, and is the icing on the cake as she celebrates 40 years of working with and for Vale Training Services Ltd.

The event celebrated 13 exceptional women from across the UK farming sector during a ceremony held on 5 May at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Organised by Mark Allen Group and supported by sponsors including Nestlé UK & Ireland, Co-op, HSBC UK, NFU, Noble Foods, and Pig World where you can read the full report, the awards recognised outstanding contributions across the agricultural industry. 

Winners were chosen from an extremely competitive shortlist, highlighting the growing strength, influence, and visibility of women throughout the sector.

For more information visit the NFU online page.

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A level 2 qualification focusing on good practice and procedures. The programme covers a defined syllabus and candidates are assessed by a short objective written test.

  • Food Law
  • Reducing Risk
  • Temperature Control
  • Cleaning the Workplace
  • Pest Control and Waste
  • Bacteria
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Record Keeping
  • Including a Multiple Choice Examination Paper at the end of the course

Written examination papers are in 16 different languages (Bengali, Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Turkish, Urdi, Welsh, Croatian, Thai). The workbook which accompanies the course is now produced in 7 languages, Welsh, German, Bengali, Italian, Chinese, Spanish and French.