Qualification specification
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness
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Introduction
This document provides key information about the structure, content and administration of the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness. It should be read in conjunction with the CIEH Procedure Manual.
It may be useful to make available some of the content of this document to candidates in order to enhance their understanding of the qualification, for example the details of the unit of assessment.
Qualification overview
The CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness has been designed for food handlers in catering and food retail businesses to help them to develop awareness and: • comply with legal requirements to provide food allergen
information for customers
• operate as knowledgeable doers with regard to practical allergen management.
Introduction
1
Qualification overview
1
Key facts
2
Qualification structure
2
Entry guidance
3
Geographical coverage
3
Delivering training
3
Assessment 3
Reasonable adjustment
3
Special consideration
3
Results 3
Resits 3
Appeals 3
Progression 4
Trainer requirements
4
Contact details
4
Appendix
Key facts
The CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness is accredited by the CIEH.
Qualification title
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen AwarenessGuided learning hours
4Qualification level
2Assessment method
Multiple-choice question examinationQualification structure
Learning outcomes
Assessment criteria
The learner will: The learner can:
1 Understand the
requirement to provide food information for consumers
1.1 Identify the products and substances most likely to cause food allergy and intolerance.
1.2 Describe the cause and symptoms of food allergy and intolerance.
1.3 Outline the requirements to provide food information for consumers on pre-packed and loose food.
2 Understand the importance of practical allergen management
2.1 Identify allergen hazards and points where cross-contamination could occur in the process of food preparation.
2.2 Describe how to control the risks of cross-contamination in the process of food preparation.
2.3 Outline the type of food allergen information that should be recorded and how it should be stored.
2.4 Recognise when it may be necessary to review risks. 3 Understand how to provide
complete and correct allergen information to consumers
3.1 Identify where to find food allergen information.
3.2 Describe how food allergen information can best be conveyed to consumers. 3.3 Outline how food allergen awareness can be developed and maintained.
Entry guidance
There are no prerequisites for completing the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness.
However, the CIEH recommends that candidates should have:
• basic food safety knowledge (for example, the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent) • a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or equivalent to
undertake this qualification.
This qualification is appropriate for delivery to candidates aged 16+.
Candidates must participate in at least 80 per cent of the training programme to be eligible for assessment.
Geographical coverage
The CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness is suitable for candidates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This qualification can be delivered overseas, but candidates should be advised that the content of the training programme accords with legislation and currently accepted good practice in the UK.
Delivering training
The CIEH has developed training materials to help trainers deliver the programme in a structured way. These include a: • course book Food Allergen Awareness – the good practice
guide
• manual entitled Trainers’ Notes
• CD-ROM containing a PowerPoint presentation and activity sheets.
Although the use of CIEH training materials is not
compulsory, these materials provide a clear indication of the scope and depth required of the training provision. As with all CIEH qualifications, the Trainers’ Notes manual defines the minimum standard for training delivery. However, trainers are responsible for developing and adapting the content of the
Trainers’ Notes manual to meet the needs of their clients
and candidates.
Trainers are also responsible for keeping the content of their training programmes up to date – whether these are based on CIEH materials or other sources.
To purchase course books, training packs or examination papers, please contact the Sales Team:
• by phone on 020 7827 5900 • by email to [email protected]
• by downloading an order form from www.cieh.org/training and returning it to CIEH Sales Team, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Chadwick Court, 15 Hatfields, London SE1 8DJ.
Assessment
Candidates are assessed by an examination paper consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be completed in 45 minutes under examination conditions (see ‘Procedure for Examination and Assessment’ in the CIEH Procedure Manual for full details on examination administration).
See the appendix for sample examination questions.
Reasonable adjustment
The CIEH is committed to providing all candidates with an equal opportunity to achieve units and qualifications through the provision of alternative assessment arrangements where necessary. See ‘Procedure for reasonable adjustment’ in the CIEH Procedure Manual for further information.
Special consideration
If a candidate or group of candidates experiences an unforeseen circumstance during an assessment, for example a fire alarm sounds or a candidate falls ill, a trainer can submit details to the CIEH when the results are sent to Examination Services for processing. The circumstances will be considered and taken into account when the results are processed. See ‘Procedure for special consideration’ in the CIEH Procedure Manual for further information.
Results
Candidates who achieve 14 or more correct answers will pass the examination and receive a CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness certificate.
Email results for the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness will be sent within 48 hours. Certificates will be sent directly to the centre where the training was delivered within five working days.
Resits
If a candidate fails the assessment for the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness, he or she is permitted to resit the examination once.
If a candidate fails a resit, he or she will have to undertake the full training programme again before being allowed another attempt at the examination.
Appeals
Candidates have a right to appeal, should they be dissatisfied with the trainer’s assessment. Initially, the centre’s own appeals procedures should be implemented. If necessary, the centre should then contact the CIEH on the candidate’s behalf, which will trigger the CIEH appeals procedure. If this is not possible, candidates are allowed to contact CIEH Examination Services directly under the terms of the Candidate Charter. See ‘Procedure for appeal’ in the CIEH Procedure Manual.
Progression
It is recommended that on completion of the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness candidates progress to the CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent).
Trainer requirements
To deliver the CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Allergen Awareness, trainers must fulfil requirements in three areas.
Subject knowledge
Trainers need to have achieved a minimum of one of the following as evidence of their experience in food safety: • CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety or equivalent • CIEH Level 4 Award in Food Safety or equivalent
• Diploma in Environmental Health or Accredited Degree in Environmental Health and EHRB Certificate of Registration • Diploma or Degree in Food Science.
To demonstrate they have the required subject knowledge, trainers must send copies of their relevant certificates to the CIEH. If these certificates are more than three years old, trainers should also send an account of how they have kept their subject knowledge up to date. This account must be confirmed by a suitably qualified person, such as a manager or departmental head.
Training qualification
To guarantee the quality and integrity of the training, CIEH registered trainers must have a teaching or training
qualification, proof of which must be forwarded to the CIEH. If this was taken more than three years ago, trainers should also send the CIEH an account of how they have kept up to date with best practice.
If trainers have training experience but no formal qualification, they can take the CIEH Level 3 Award in Training – Principles and Practice (which is the minimum requirement to deliver CIEH qualifications) or the CIEH Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
The training requirement is the same for all CIEH qualifications (apart from for training skills and first-aid qualifications, where a teaching qualification is required as part of subject knowledge). A valid teaching/training qualification could be a:
• CIEH Professional Trainer Certificate
• CIEH Level 3 Award in Training Skills and Practice (or equivalent)
• CIEH Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (or equivalent)
• Diploma, Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Education
• City and Guilds Teacher’s Certificate or equivalent
Trainers should keep their knowledge up to date by: • reading professional journals
• accessing up-to-date industry guides, codes of practice and other useful publications
• attending seminars and training events
• undertaking formal continuing professional development activity
• ensuring they have recent relevant work experience. Trainers are responsible for maintaining records of all the above activities and training. To demonstrate they have the necessary experience to deliver CIEH qualifications, trainers must provide details of their employment in the last three years.
Contact details
Registered centres and trainers can contact the CIEH by calling 020 7827 5800 between 08:30 and 17:30, Monday to Friday. There is an option to leave a voicemail if lines are busy or if calling outside business hours.
Alternatively, contact can be made by email:
• [email protected] – for all general enquiries, including registrations
• [email protected]. – for enquiries about results and certificates.
Responses will be made within two working days. Written correspondence should be addressed to:
Customer Services
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Chadwick Court
15 Hatfields London SE1 8DJ
