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Ensure you have up-to-date allergen knowledge with our allergy awareness course.
Research from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) states that around 6% of the population live with a diagnosed food allergy, but around 30% of adults reported experiencing an adverse reaction when eating certain foods. Food allergies can be life threatening, so it’s important that food is labelled and handled correctly to keep people with allergens safe.
Local authorities are responsible for enforcing allergen information regulations, but businesses need to ensure that all staff have up-to-date allergy training. This allergy awareness course will give you an understanding of allergens, the causes, and how to deal with reactions.
This course has been designed to provide skills and knowledge in a range of subjects related to allergies. These include the different types of allergens, allergies and intolerances, food labelling and packaging, how to recognise reactions, how to reduce risks, how to provide first aid, and more.
To study the courses, you need to have a suitable device such as a laptop, a desktop computer or a tablet such as an iPad. You also need access to the internet.
Please note: It is not possible to complete the courses on a mobile phone as they are not compatible with our learning platform.
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE awarding body, confirming your achievement.
What You’ll Learn
Course Structure
To attain this qualification, you need to achieve all 3 units.
- Understand allergens, allergies and intolerances T/617/6797
- Food labelling and packaging M/617/6796
- Awareness of allergies in children and young people A/617/6798
Unit 1: Allergens, allergies and intolerances T/617/6797
Discover the background knowledge behind allergies, allergens and intolerances and gain an understanding of how allergies and intolerances are diagnosed and treated.
Unit 2: Food labelling and packaging M/617/6796
Learn how to read different types of food labels and the importance of accurate label reading in keeping those with allergies safe. Discover the regulations surrounding food labelling and develop an ability to recognise when a label is incorrect.
Unit 3: Allergy awareness for those working in with children A/617/6798
Learn key information on allergen awareness for those working with children. Discover how to recognise the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions on different body parts and how to perform first aid on those who have experienced a severe reaction. Learn how to reduce the risk of an allergic reaction through methods such as avoidance, food preparation and medical ID jewellery.
How You're Assessed
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by TQUK External Quality Assurance Consultants (EQACs).
Career Destinations
Where This Course Takes You
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Your progression pathway
Before this GCSEs or Level 1
This course Level 2 Level 2 Certificate in Allergy Awareness for those Working with Children
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Progression
Progression
Successful learners can progress to other qualifications such as:
- Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF)
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)
- Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
- Level 2 qualifications in Hospitality and Catering
- Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Exercise and Fitness Level 3 qualifications in Health Promotion
- Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Sport and Active Leisure Level 2 Diploma in Working in Care Services
- Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People (RQF)
Costs
Course Fees
UK
Fully Funded.
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Quick Reference Guide
Level
Level 2
Duration
12 Weeks
Study Mode
Distance, Short
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