Food Hygiene and Safety Level 1, 2 & 3
Gain confidence and progress your food safety capabilities with this comprehensive course. Develop critical understanding aligned with UK food sector best practices. Study flexibly online at your own pace, valued by UK employers for ongoing professional development.
Overview
What You’ll Learn
Overview
The Food Hygiene and Safety Level 1, 2 & 3 course is a CPD-accredited, fully online programme designed for UK learners ready to enhance their food safety knowledge and skills. It supports professionals aiming to deepen their understanding while balancing flexible study with work and life commitments.
This course builds your capability to take greater responsibility in food safety management, applying HACCP principles and sector best practices. It encourages ethical decision-making and quality assurance to meet expected standards across food-related operations. Your confidence and effectiveness in food hygiene leadership will grow.
Learners typically include food handlers, supervisors, and managers seeking skills-based recognition and practical knowledge. The course offers flexible, self-paced study with dedicated UK learner support, ensuring you develop credible expertise in food safety.
Key Highlights:
- Comprehensive coverage of HACCP and food safety management
- Focused on practical skills and ethical decision-making
- Flexible, 100% online learning with 12 months’ access
- CPD-accredited for professional development relevance
- Suitable for aspiring and practising food sector professionals
- Includes assessment with instant results and free exam retakes
- Optional digital and printed CPD certificates available
Accreditation & Recognition
This Food Hygiene and Safety Level 1, 2 & 3 is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
- 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
- Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
- Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
- Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification
Assessment & Certification
Your progress in this Food Hygiene and Safety Level 1, 2 & 3 is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.
Who Is This Course For?
- Food handlers seeking to improve safety practices
- Supervisors responsible for food hygiene oversight
- Catering and hospitality staff aiming to enhance skills
- Managers wanting to lead food safety initiatives
- Quality assurance personnel requiring practical knowledge
- Aspiring professionals entering the UK food sector
Career Opportunities & Progression
- Food Safety Supervisor: £20,000-£28,000 per year
- Catering Manager: £22,000-£30,000 per year
- Quality Assurance Assistant: £18,000-£25,000 per year
- Food Production Operative: £17,000-£22,000 per year
- Hospitality Team Leader: £19,000-£26,000 per year
Key Skills You’ll Gain
- Confident application of HACCP principles
- Effective management of allergen controls
- Accurate temperature monitoring and recording
- Practical food contamination prevention
- Clear understanding of food safety legislation
- Leadership in staff training and supervision
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- Ethical decision-making in food safety contexts
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
- Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
- 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
- Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals
Enrol today to build confidence and develop practical skills in Food Hygiene and Safety Level 1, 2 & 3 with this CPD-accredited course designed to strengthen your real-world understanding.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 54 Lessons
- Lifetime Access
- Food Hygiene and Safety Level 1, 2 & 325
- 1.1Module 01: Introduction to Food Safety
- 1.2Module 02: Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) and HACCP
- 1.3Module 03: The Principles of HACCP
- 1.4Module 04: Legislation Regarding HACCP
- 1.5Module 05: The Seven Principles of HACCP – Part One
- 1.6Module 06: The Seven Principles of HACCP – Part Two
- 1.7Module 07: Food Safety in Catering
- 1.8Module 08: Management of Food and Beverage Operations
- 1.9Module 09: Allergens in Food
- 1.10Module 10: Food Poisoning and other illnesses
- 1.11Module 11: Contamination
- 1.12Module 12: Microorganisms
- 1.13Module 13: Non-bacterial Food Poisoning
- 1.14Module 14: Temperature Control
- 1.15Module 15: Checking, Verifying, and Recording Temperatures
- 1.16Module 16: Food Preservation
- 1.17Module 17: Premises and Equipment Design
- 1.18Module 18: Chemical and Physical Hazards in Food
- 1.19Module 19: Waste Disposal, Cleaning and Disinfection
- 1.20Module 20: Pest Management
- 1.21Module 21: Personal Hygiene
- 1.22Module 22: Roles and Responsibilities of Food Supervisors and Food Handlers
- 1.23Module 23: Training Staff
- 1.24Module 24: Implementing a Food Safety Management System
- 1.25Module 25: Food Safety Management Tools
- Order You Certificate!1
- Leave a Review!1
- HACCP Level 5 Diploma19
- 4.1Module 01: Introduction to HACCP
- 4.2Module 02: HACCP and Food Safety Legislation
- 4.3Module 03: Food Safety Hazards
- 4.4Module 04: Planning a HACCP System
- 4.5Module 05: Creating the HACCP System
- 4.6Module 06: Principle 1 – Hazard Analysis
- 4.7Module 07: Principle 2 – Critical Control Points
- 4.8Module 08: Principle 3 – Critical Limits
- 4.9Module 09: Principle 4 – Monitoring Critical Control Points
- 4.10Module 10: Principle 5 – Corrective Action
- 4.11Module 11: Principle 6 – Verification of the HACCP System
- 4.12Module 12: Principle 7 – Documentation
- 4.13Module 13: Implementing the HACCP System
- 4.14Module 14: HACCP Alternatives
- 4.15Module 15: Monitoring and Verification
- 4.16Module 16: Food Safety Auditing
- 4.17Module 17: Emergency Procedures
- 4.18Module 18: Food Safety Management System
- 4.19Module 19: Food Safety Auditing
- Food Science8
FAQs
Course Features
- Lectures 54
- Quiz 0
- Duration 6 hours
- Skill level Level 3
- Language English
- Students 3228
- Assessments Yes
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