L2 Outdoor Food Safety For Forest School

This L2 course, designed by FSA-endorsed trainer Charlotte Atkinson, in partnership with ITC First, is for anyone involved in campfire cooking, including preparing and supervising outdoor food preparation and group cooking. This includes Outdoor Coaches, Forest School Leaders, Scout/Guide Leaders, Play Leaders, Outdoor Pursuits and Adventure Leaders, Youth Workers, Early Years Practitioners and even outdoor school BBQ caterers. Everyone who works with food is responsible for safeguarding the health of those who consume food prepared, processed, stored, or sold by them. This course is an integral part of our Level 3 Forest School training, so you will join a cohort of trainee Forest School leaders to gain this L2 Outdoor Food Safety accreditation. The course is accredited through ITC First. With FSA Endorsed trainers Sarah Lawfull and Sarah Walker on hand, this day will be an opportunity to learn new things about working with fire, share recipes and foraging tips, and brush up on your firelighting and tending skills.

This experiential course has a lively indoor taught component, followed by small-group practical cooking at our Forest School site. By combining theoretical and practical elements, we will keep you engaged; you are expected to participate actively and fully. The course is designed to enable participants to demonstrate their ability to create a suitable menu, select and store items safely before cooking, and prepare and cook safely (on a campfire). You will need to conduct guided research on food storage safety before the course. You will work as part of a small group of 3-4 people preparing and cooking two dishes, each to serve 3-4 people at a shared 'Woodland Buffet’. We will let you know who else is in your group and provide contact details so you can plan your menu and what ingredients you need to buy/ bring along on the day. This course is assessed by tutor observation, focusing on your practical skills, safe siting, lighting and fire management, cooking, and the application of food safety principles. After the feast and washing up, a written test involving short answers and multiple choice questions (MCQ) will help us assess your understanding of the theoretical aspects of Outdoor Food Safety. Reasonable adjustments may be made for learners with specific needs. Please get in touch with us to request ITC First’s Access to Qualifications Information.