This Allergy Awareness course provides a clear and practical introduction to allergens, allergies and intolerances, helping learners understand how these conditions develop and how to reduce risks in everyday environments. The course explains the fourteen major allergens, common symptoms, and the differences between allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease. Learners gain essential knowledge about how allergic reactions occur and the steps needed to prevent exposure.
A key part of the course covers food labelling and packaging regulations, including mandatory requirements for ingredient lists, allergen highlighting and correct use of precautionary statements. Learners will understand how UK food information laws apply to prepacked, non prepacked and catered foods, ensuring that accurate information is always provided to consumers.
The course also includes optional modules tailored to different sectors. Those working with children learn how to manage allergies in early years and school settings, recognise symptoms quickly and support children with specific dietary needs. Learners working in adult health and social care explore safe meal preparation, care planning and supporting vulnerable individuals with allergies. Those in the service sector gain skills in managing allergen risks in hospitality, customer service and public facing roles.
By completing this course, learners will build the confidence to identify allergens, follow legal labelling standards and reduce the risk of allergic reactions in a wide range of workplace environments.
