Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety at Sea (RQF)

The Highfield Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF) is an internationally recognised qualification designed for anyone who prepares, handles, or serves food. It is particularly valuable for those seeking employment as yacht chefs, stewardesses, galley crew, and other catering professionals within the maritime and hospitality industries.

This course provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical understanding needed to handle food safely, prevent contamination, and maintain high standards of food hygiene in line with industry best practice.

Awarded by Highfield Qualifications and regulated by Ofqual on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), this qualification is recognised by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) as meeting the food hygiene training requirements for food handlers working onboard vessels.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the importance of food safety on board a ship.
• Identify the responsibilities of a food handler at sea.
• Recognise common food safety hazards and contamination risks.
• Apply safe food handling, storage, and preparation practices.
• Understand the importance of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and hygienic food environment for passengers and crew.