HACCP Level 2 Training

Build practical HACCP Level 2 knowledge through flexible online learning.

  • 4.7 (19 reviews)
  • 62 students
  • 4 hour
Course Type: Video
Course Language: English
Course Region: United Kingdom (UK)
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Overview

Could one missed hazard put your food business at risk? Shockingly, unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses worldwide each year. Moreover, contaminated food claims 1.52 million lives annually. Meanwhile, global losses reach $310 billion every year.

That is why HACCP Training turns risks into manageable controls. Therefore, learners master hazards, CCPs, limits, and monitoring. Ultimately, stronger knowledge leads to safer, smarter food decisions.

What you'll learn

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify significant biological, chemical, physical, and allergen hazards.
  • Explain HACCP terminology, history, and food safety responsibilities.
  • Describe prerequisite programmes supporting effective HACCP systems.
  • Apply hazard analysis across practical food production stages.
  • Develop structured HACCP documentation using recognised principles.
  • Assess verification activities supporting continued system performance.

Certification

Certification

After completing the course, learners will receive a Certificate of Completion from Global Safety Academy.

This certificate demonstrates completed HACCP Level 2 learning. It supports professional development and workplace awareness. However, it does not replace practical competency assessments.

Certification

Course Curriculum

10 lessons

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4 hour total length

10 lessons

•

4 hour total length

Module 1: The Principles of HACCP

4 lessons
  • 1.1 HACCP and History of HACCP
  • 1.2 Food Safety Management System
  • 1.3 Terminology
  • 1.4 PDCA Cycle

Module 2: Legislation Regarding HACCP

5 lessons
  • 2.1 Food Inspection and Staff Supervision
  • 2.2 Food Safety Act 1990
  • 2.3 Codex HACCP 2020
  • 2.4 Food Standards Agency
  • 2.5 Due Diligence

Module 3: Food Poisoning and Contamination Hazards

4 lessons
  • 3.1 Food Poisoning
  • 3.2 Outbreak
  • 3.3 Food Contamination Hazards
  • 3.4 Bacteria and Its Prevention

Module 4: Understanding Food Safety

3 lessons
  • 4.1 High-Risk and Low-Risk Foods
  • 4.2 Pathogenic Bacteria
  • 4.3 Food Handling Hygiene

Module 5: Allergens in Food

4 lessons
  • 5.1 Allergens and Common Types of Allergens
  • 5.2 Symptoms of Allergies
  • 5.3 Food Intolerance
  • 5.4 Anaphylactic Shock

Module 6: Chemical and Physical Hazards in Food

4 lessons
  • 6.1 Understanding Chemical and Physical Contaminants
  • 6.2 Managing Risks from Farm to Fork
  • 6.3 Best Practices for Catering Businesses
  • 6.4 Food Safety Protocols

Module 7: Preparing for a HACCP System

3 lessons
  • 7.1 Prerequisite Programmes
  • 7.2 Essential Preparation and Planning Steps
  • 7.3 HACCP Documentation and Performance

Module 8: Preliminary Steps and Studies for HACCP

4 lessons

Module 9: The Seven Principles of HACCP — Part One

2 lessons
  • 9.1 Principle 1
  • 9.2 Principle 2

Module 10: The Seven Principles of HACCP — Part Two

5 lessons
  • 10.1 Principle 3
  • 10.2 Principle 4
  • 10.3 Principle 5
  • 10.4 Principle 6
  • 10.5 Principle 7

Mock Exam

  • This practice assessment supports final exam preparation.

Final Exam

  • The final exam checks full course understanding.

Requirements

No previous HACCP knowledge is required. This HACCP Training Online course explains concepts in a progressive way.

Learners should have:

  • Interest in food safety and hazard control 
  • Willingness to understand HACCP Level 2 principles 
  • Ability to study independently and complete assessments 
  • A device with reliable internet access 

Why Choose Us

Learners choose Global Safety Academy because the training is:

  • Clear, structured, and easy to follow
  • Suitable for busy professionals and teams
  • Focused on real food safety challenges
  • Built around practical hazard control
  • Written in accessible Global English
  • Designed for international learners

Career Opportunities

This course can support professionals moving towards roles such as:

  • Food Production Operative
  • Food Service Team Member
  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Quality Control Assistant
  • Food Safety Administrator
  • Junior HACCP Team Member

This HACCP Training Course strengthens relevant workplace knowledge. However, specific roles may require further qualifications.

More About This Course

What Is HACCP Training?

HACCP Training explains systematic food safety hazard control. HACCP means Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point.

The system identifies significant hazards before harm occurs. It then establishes controls across critical production stages.

Who Needs HACCP Training?

Online HACCP Training suits food-sector employees needing practical awareness.

Relevant learners include:

  • Food handlers
  • Kitchen employees
  • Catering teams
  • Manufacturing employees
  • Retail food workers
  • Supervisors
  • HACCP team members

Managers needing deeper planning skills may consider our HACCP Level 3 Online Course.

What Does This HACCP Course Cover?

This HACCP Course covers hazards, legislation, allergens, and documentation. It also explains preparation and all seven principles.

The detailed curriculum appears above. Each module develops connected food safety knowledge.

Why Does HACCP Matter for Food Businesses?

Unsafe food can harm consumers and damage organisations. Failures may trigger waste, recalls, complaints, or enforcement.

HACCP supports prevention before unsafe products reach consumers. Monitoring also helps teams detect lost control quickly.

What Is a Critical Control Point?

A critical control point requires essential hazard control. Failure could leave food unsafe without later correction.

Examples may include cooking, chilling, reheating, or allergen controls. Each CCP needs measurable or observable critical limits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

HACCP means Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point. It provides structured, preventive food safety controls.

A critical control point is a stage where control can prevent, eliminate, or reduce a significant food safety hazard.

HACCP Level 2 training introduces practical HACCP principles and helps learners understand their responsibilities within a food safety system.

This HACCP Training Course takes approximately four hours. Individual completion times may vary.

Yes. Online HACCP training can be suitable for food workers when the course content is appropriate for their role and responsibilities.

Level 2 generally focuses on operational HACCP awareness, while Level 3 provides more advanced knowledge for supervisory or HACCP-related responsibilities.

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