Food safety for Health and Social Care and Early Years

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Dover College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College
• EKC Canterbury College
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Equip yourself with an understanding of food safety in health and social care and early years and childcare settings.

This qualification is designed for learners who are currently working in a role or preparing for a new job that involves handling food safely.

You will learn the knowledge and skills needed when working with food in healthcare and childcare settings. The course will cover:

• Food safety requirements in the preparation, serving, clearing away and storage of food
• Food safety hazards and risks
• Food safety controls
• Food hygiene principles

This qualification will support you in your current job role or future job opportunities that involve handling food safely. Upon completion of the course, you can progress onto other Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care qualifications or Early Years Educator qualifications.