Food Hygiene and Safety Level 3
Our industry-recognised food hygiene and safety level 3 course is essential for UK supervisors, chefs, and managers. Gain the skills needed to prevent food hazards and maintain legal compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and FSA guidance to prevent disasters and achieve a five-star rating.
Overview
What You’ll Learn
Overview
In the UK catering industry, maintaining high standards of food hygiene is essential to ensuring customer safety and business success. Untrained staff can lead to preventable mistakes that affect food safety, result in failed inspections, and potentially harm a business’s reputation. Our Food Hygiene and Safety Level 3 course equips you with the skills and knowledge to implement effective food safety systems, ensuring you meet UK food regulatory standards and achieve a five-star UK hygiene rating.
Designed for supervisors, chefs, senior team leaders and managers, this CPD-accredited Food Hygiene and Safety Level 3 Course focuses on key areas such as HACCP principles, contamination control, temperature monitoring, and managing food safety management systems. With our comprehensive Food Hygiene Level 3 training, you’ll develop the confidence to oversee food hygiene protocols and reduce risks. After completion of our food hygiene level 3 course, you’ll be able to ensure that your establishment complies with regulations approved by UK local authorities, such as the Food Safety Act 1990, UK Food Hygiene Regulations, and current Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidance.
Through real-world scenarios and practical case studies of our Level 3 food hygiene course, you will learn to manage and train your staff, avoid cross-contamination, handle temperature control issues, and supervise food safety practices in high-pressure kitchen environments. Join our Food Hygiene and Safety Level 3 course to learn to maintain exceptional hygiene standards, safeguard your business’s reputation, and support your team in delivering top-tier food safety every day.
Key Highlights:
- Trusted by UK local authorities for professional development
- Curriculum aligned with RSPH and CIEH level 2
- Follows UK & EU legal guidelines and industry standards
- CPD Accredited Level 3 Food Hygiene course for supervisors and managers
- Meets UK Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations requirements
- Covers HACCP, contamination control, temperature control, allergens, and verification
- 100% online and self-paced | study anywhere, anytime
- Order CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion
Gift Courses
- Course 01: HACCP Training Level 5 Diploma
- Course 02: Catering Management Diploma
Accreditation & Recognition
Our industry standard Food Hygiene and Safety Level 3 Course is fully accredited and aligned with UK food safety law. This information packed Level 3 food hygiene course meets UK food hygiene legal requirements, follows FSA guidance, and provides globally trusted CPD certification recognised by UK food employers, hospitality teams, and catering organisations.
- Acquire CPD Accredited and industry recognised certification
- Recognised by UK food employers, hospitality venues, and catering teams
- Complies with the Food Safety Act 1990, UK Food Hygiene Regulations, and FSA guidance
- 100% online study, mobile and desktop friendly
- Online multiple-choice assessment
- Order a CPD certificate upon successful course completion (optional hard copy £24.99)
The certificate offered with our Level 3 food hygiene course supports legal compliance and improves confidence when supervising food safety in UK businesses.
Assessment & Certification
To pass the assessment of our Food Hygiene and Safety Level 3 Course, learners complete an online multiple-choice exam. With instant results and unlimited retakes, the process is simple and stress-free. Once you achieve the 60% pass mark in our Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety course, you can order a CPD Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 certificate that meets UK food hygiene standards and is recognised by UK food employers across catering and hospitality.
- Completely online based multiple-choice exam
- Ensures instant results after assessment submission
- 60% pass mark, which is easily achievable
- Unlimited free retakes to ensure 100% accuracy
- Order a digital CPD-accredited certificate upon course completion
- Optional hardcopy certificate available for £24.99 only
- No hidden fees | Lifetime access to course materials
This Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 provides clear evidence of due diligence, supports regulatory compliance, and helps supervisors demonstrate Food Hygiene Level 3 competence in any UK food business.
Who Is This Course For?
Our UK recognised Food Hygiene and Safety Level 3 Course is designed for anyone who needs advanced food safety knowledge to supervise staff, manage hazards, and support strong compliance in UK food businesses. The food hygiene level 3 course suits professionals responsible for maintaining standards, leading teams, and ensuring safe catering operations.
- Supervisors and managers in catering or hospitality
- Chefs, kitchen leaders, and senior food handlers
- Food business owners and operators
- Staff responsible for HACCP, audits, or record-keeping
- Food handlers preparing for a supervisory role
- Employers delivering compliance-based food safety training
This Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety course is ideal for anyone involved in food safety management, hospitality compliance, or day-to-day supervision in kitchens, restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and food production environments.
Career Opportunities & Progression
Completing this Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety course strengthens your confidence as a supervisor and helps you progress into key roles across UK catering and hospitality. Our expert curated Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Course supports your professional development, prepares you for more responsibility, and acts as a stepping-stone toward Level 4 Food Safety or specialist HACCP training.
Potential roles you may progress into:
- Food Safety Supervisor (£22,000–£28,000)
- Chef or Kitchen Manager (£26,000–£35,000)
- Catering Manager (£25,000–£32,000)
- Restaurant Manager (£28,000–£38,000)
- Food Business Operator (£30,000–£45,000)
With strong leadership skills and proven knowledge of food safety management acquired from our food hygiene level 3 course, you can explore food safety jobs, take on supervisor roles, and move forward with clear career development pathways in hospitality and catering.
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College is a trusted UK training provider offering CPD-accredited courses that help learners meet legal food hygiene standards. Our Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety course delivers clear, supervisor-level training designed to support strong compliance, safer operations, and better hygiene ratings for any food business.
- CPD-accredited and UK employer-recognised
- Up-to-date 2026 level 3 food safety and hygiene course content
- Trusted by food safety organisations across the UK
- Industry standard certification with no hidden fees
- Mobile-friendly, flexible online learning
- Lifetime Access to course materials
Enrol today and gain your CPD-accredited Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 course, fully aligned with UK food safety legislation and designed to help you become a confident, capable food safety supervisor.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 67 Lessons
- Lifetime Access
- Food Hygiene and Safety Level 331
- 1.1Module 01: Introduction to Food Hygiene and Safety
- 1.2Module 02: Food Contamination
- 1.3Module 03: Food Microbiology
- 1.4Module 04: Food Poisoning and Food-Borne Illness
- 1.5Module 05: Food Allergen Awareness
- 1.6Module 06: Food Legislation
- 1.7Module 07: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- 1.8Module 08: The Seven Principles of HACCP – Part One
- 1.9Module 09: The Seven Principles of HACCP – Part Two
- 1.10Module 10: Food Safety Management System
- 1.11Module 11: Temperature Control
- 1.12Module 12: Food Preparation and Cooking
- 1.13Module 13: Food Preservation
- 1.14Module 14: Premises and Equipment Design
- 1.15Module 15: Chemical and Physical Hazards in Food
- 1.16Module 16: Waste Disposal, Cleaning and Disinfection
- 1.17Module 17: Pest Management
- 1.18Module 18: Personal Hygiene
- 1.19Module 19: Training Staff
- 1.20Module 20: Food Safety in Catering
- 1.21Module 21: Management of Food and Beverage Operations
- 1.22Module 22: Food Safety in Retail
- 1.23Module 23: Food Safety in Manufacturing
- 1.24Module 24: Food Safety in Food Service and Hospitality
- 1.25Module 25: Food Safety in Food Processing
- 1.26Module 26: Food Safety in Food Delivery Services
- 1.27Module 27: Food Packaging and Delivery
- 1.28Module 28: Supervision of Food Safety and Hygiene
- 1.29Module 29: General Principles of Food Labelling
- 1.30Module 30: Components of a Food Label
- 1.31Module 31: Nutrition Labelling
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- HACCP Training 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 13: Implementing the HACCP System
- 4.13Module 12: Principle 7 – Documentation
- 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
- Catering Management Diploma15
- 5.1Module 01: Introduction to Culinary Arts
- 5.2Module 02: Knife Skills and Basic Techniques
- 5.3Module 03: Stocks, Sauces, and Soups
- 5.4Module 04: Culinary Foundations: Vegetables and Fruits
- 5.5Module 05: Culinary Foundations: Meat, Poultry, and Seafood
- 5.6Module 06: Culinary Foundations: Grains, Legumes, and Pasta
- 5.7Module 07: Culinary Techniques: Sautéing, Roasting, and Grilling
- 5.8Module 08: Culinary Techniques: Braising, Stewing, and Steaming
- 5.9Module 09: Baking and Pastry Fundamentals
- 5.10Module 10: International Cuisine
- 5.11Module 11: Menu Planning and Recipe Development
- 5.12Module 12: Food Safety and Sanitation
- 5.13Module 13: Operations Management
- 5.14Module 14: Plating and Presentation Techniques
- 5.15Module 15: Culinary Entrepreneurship and Career Development
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Course Features
- Lectures 67
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All Levels
- Language English
- Students 6747
- Assessments Yes
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