FDQ
Level 2
QN: 601/4596/1
Curriculum Active
FDQ Level 2 Certificate in Food Industry Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by FDQ. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 942 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
FDQ
Syllabus Units
50 Units
Guided Hours
942 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Demonstrate food industry skills in assembling products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for assembling products in food handling areas, Assemble products in food handling areas
- Know how to assemble products in food handling areas
2
Demonstrate food industry skills in baking food service products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for baking food service products in food handling areas, Bake food service products in food handling areas
- Know how to bake food service products in food handling areas
3
Demonstrate food industry skills in bar service operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Provide customers with information and process orders in bar service, Serve customers in bar service operations
- Know how to provide customers with information and process orders in bar service
- Know how to serve customers in bar service operations
4
Demonstrate food industry skills in cooling operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for cooling operations in food handling areas
- Carry out chilling and refrigeration in food handling areas
- Carry out freezing in food handling areas
- Know how to cool products in food handling areas
5
Demonstrate food industry skills in counter/take-away service operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Provide a counter/take-away service
- Maintain counter/take-away service operations to meet service needs
- Know how to provide counter/take-away service operations
- Know how to maintain counter/take-away service operations
6
Demonstrate food industry skills in finishing products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for finishing products in food handling areas
- Carry out coating to finish products in food handling areas
- Carry out decorative finishing in food handling areas
- Know how to finish products in food handling areas
7
Demonstrate food industry skills in forming and shaping
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for forming and shaping in food handling areas
- Carry out manual forming and shaping in food handling areas
- Use tools and equipment to form and shape in food handling areas
- Know how to form and shape products in food handling areas
8
Demonstrate food industry skills in heat treatment operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for heat treatment in food handling areas
- Carry out dry heat treatment in food handling areas
- Carry out wet heat treatment in food handling areas
- Know how to heat products in food handling areas
9
Demonstrate food industry skills in maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain personal hygiene and food safety standards
- Maintain standards of cleanliness in food handling areas
- Know the importance of food safety standards
- Know the importance of cleanliness standards in food handling areas
10
Demonstrate food industry skills in maintaining health and safety standards
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain health and safety standards in food handling areas, Lift and handle materials safely in food handling areas
- Know the importance of maintaining health and safety standards in food handling areas
11
Demonstrate food industry skills in packaging operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for packaging in food handling areas, Wrap/package products in food handling areas, Label packaged products in food handling areas
- Know how to package products in food handling areas
12
Demonstrate food industry skills in picking and packing orders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for picking and packing in food handling areas, Pick products for orders in food handling areas, Pack products for orders in food handling areas
- Know how to pick and pack orders in food handling areas
13
Demonstrate food industry skills in preparing fillings and toppings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for making fillings and toppings in food handling areas, Make fillings and toppings in food handling areas, Store fillings and toppings in food handling areas
- Know how to prepare fillings and toppings in food handling areas
14
Demonstrate food industry skills in preparing sauces and marinades
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for making sauces and marinades in food handling areas, Make sauces in food handling areas, Make marinades in food handling areas
- Know how to prepare sauces and marinades in food handling areas
15
Demonstrate food industry skills in processing food service products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for processing food service products in food handling areas, Process food service products in food handling areas
- Know how to process food service products in food handling areas
16
Demonstrate food industry skills in product display
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare and label displays of products, Arrange
- maintain and clear product displays
- Know how to prepare and label displays of products
- Know how to fill and clear displays of products
17
Demonstrate food industry skills in receiving and storing materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for receiving and storing materials in food handling areas, Receive materials in food handling areas, Store materials in food handling areas
- Know how to receive and store materials in food handling areas
18
Demonstrate food industry skills in selecting and preparing materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify materials in food handling areas
- Select materials in food handling areas
- Prepare materials in food handling areas
- Know how to select and prepare materials in food handling areas
19
Demonstrate food industry skills in selling operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and satisfy customer needs, Process the sale of products
- Know how to identify and satisfy the needs of customers
- Know how to process and complete the sale of products
20
Demonstrate food industry skills in separation operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for separation operations in food handling areas
- Carry out separation in food handling areas
- Know how to carry out separation in food handling areas
21
Demonstrate food industry skills in setting up and closing down operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for setting up and closing down operations in food handling areas, Set up operations in food handling areas, Close down operations in food handling areas
- Know how to set up and close down operations in food handling areas
22
Demonstrate food industry skills in size reduction and portioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for size reduction and portioning in food handling areas
- Carry out size reduction in food handling areas
- Carry out portioning in food handling areas
- Know how to carry out size reduction and portioning in food handling areas
23
Demonstrate food industry skills in slicing operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for slicing products in food handling areas, Slice products in food handling areas
- Know how to slice products in food handling areas
24
Demonstrate food industry skills in table/tray service operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Provide customers with information and process orders in table/tray service, Serve customers in table/tray service operations
- Know how to provide customers with information and process orders in table/tray service
- Know how to serve customers in table/tray service operations
25
Demonstrate food industry skills in washing and drying operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Prepare for washing and drying in food handling areas
- Carry out manual washing and drying in food handling areas
- Use equipment to wash and dry in food handling areas
- Know how to wash and dry in food handling areas
26
Demonstrate food industry skills in weighing and mixing ingredients
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Weigh and measure ingredients in food handling areas, Mix ingredients in food handling areas
- Know how to weigh and mix ingredients in food handling areas
27
Demonstrate food industry skills in working effectively in a team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan and organise own work activities within the team
- Work within a team to achieve objectives
- Know how to communicate and work effectively in a team
- Know how to plan and organise work activities
28
Principles of applying for a food business job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different methods of applying for jobs
- Understand how to complete a job application form
- Understand how to apply for a job
29
Principles of Clean In Place CIP in food operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of cleaning processes
- Understand types of detergent and disinfectant
- Understand the main components of a Cleaning in Place (CIP) system
30
Principles of deciding on a food business location
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors affecting the food business location
- Understand how to identify potential food business location options
- Understand how to contribute to location decision making to best meet food business needs
31
Principles of developing a food business idea
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to develop a food business idea
- Understand the market for a food business idea
32
Principles of food processing operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the systems and documents used to control processing operations
- Understand the key stages of processing
33
Principles of food service operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the systems and documents used to control service operations
- Understand the controls and improvement of food service operations
34
Principles of HACCP based food safety systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of a HACCP system
- Know the features and terminology of HACCP
- Know how a HACCP system is applied in the workplace.
35
Principles of interview skills for a food business job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare for an interview for a food business job
- Understand how to respond to questions in a food business job interview
- Understand how to assess own performance in a food business job interview
36
Principles of keeping financial records in food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of financial records in a food business
- Understand the financial information that needs to be recorded in a food business
- Understand how to produce financial records for a food business
37
Principles of learning and work skills in a food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the positive qualities, attitudes and behaviour for learning and work, Understanding why effective communication is important for learning and work
- Understand how to learn and work effectively
38
Principles of making food business presentations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare for business presentations
- Understand the importance of communication in making presentations
39
Principles of packing and labelling food products in food operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare for packing
- Understand how to prepare for labelling
- Understand how to carry out packing and labelling in food manufacture
40
Principles of planning for career progression in a food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify career and training needs
- Understand the value of target setting to achieve career progression goals
- Develop a personal career action plan
41
Principles of planning the marketing of food business products or services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the market for the food business’s products or services
- Understand how to plan for marketing the food business’s products or services
- Understand how to review marketing performance
42
Principles of preparing a plan for food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to start planning for the food business
- Understand what to consider when planning for the food business
43
Principles of product quality and improvements in food operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to maintain product quality
- Understand how to contribute to continuous improvements
44
Principles of rights and responsibilities in the food business workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that employees have rights in a food business
- Understand that employees have responsibilities in a food business
- Understand why health and safety rules are important
45
Principles of searching for a food business job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand where to look for food business job vacancies
- Understand how to search for food business job vacancies
46
Principles of sharpening, maintaining and selecting cutting tools and equipment in food operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand tools and equipment maintenance
- Understand the methods for sharpening and maintaining cutting tools and equipment
- Understand how to select cutting tools and equipment for operations
47
Principles of using and storing materials in food operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to store and handle ingredients and materials
- Understand the systems used to control the handling and storage of materials
48
Principles of workplace conflict in a food business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the causes and prevention of workplace conflict in a food business
- Understand employee rights and recognise unacceptable behaviour in a food business
49
Principles of writing Curriculum Vitae for food business job applications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the type of information usually included in Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Understand the importance of a reference
- Produce a CV for a food business job application
50
The principles of food safety for manufacturing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how individuals can take personal responsibility for food safety
- Understand the importance of keeping him/herself clean and hygienic
- Understand how the working areas are kept clean and hygienic
- Understand the importance of keeping products safe
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4596/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- FDQ
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2014