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 advanced food safety knowledge and leadership skills needed to supervise staff, prevent food hazards, and maintain legal compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and FSA guidance along with CPD-accredited certification.
Overview
What You’ll Learn
Overview
Our food hygiene and safety level 3 course gives supervisors, chefs, team leaders, and managers the advanced skills needed to keep food safe and meet UK legal standards. This 2026 update aligns with the Food Safety Act 1990, UK Food Hygiene Regulations, and current Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidance to help you protect customers, prevent hazards, and stay compliant.
This CPD-accredited training helps you understand HACCP, contamination control, temperature monitoring, and food safety management at a supervisory level. You will gain the knowledge and confidence to supervise food handlers, lead safe working practices, and support strong compliance in any UK food business.
With clear modules, recognised CPD certification, and fully updated legislation-focused content, this supervisor-level food safety training gives you the tools to keep standards high and ensure full legal compliance every day.
Key Highlights:
- 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 PDF certificate upon successful completion
Gift Courses
- Course 01: HACCP Training Level 5 Diploma
- Course 02: Catering Management Diploma
Accreditation & Recognition
This Level 3 course is fully accredited and aligned with UK food safety law. It 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, 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)
This recognition supports legal compliance and improves confidence when supervising food safety in UK businesses.
Assessment & Certification
Learners complete an online multiple-choice exam with instant results and unlimited free retakes, making the process simple and stress-free. Once you achieve the 60% pass mark, you can order a CPD 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 certification provides clear evidence of due diligence, supports regulatory compliance, and helps supervisors demonstrate Level 3 food safety competence in any UK food business.
Who Is This Course For?
This Level 3 training is designed for anyone who needs advanced food safety knowledge to supervise staff, manage hazards, and support strong compliance in UK food businesses. It 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 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. It supports your 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, 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 course delivers clear, supervisor-level training designed to support strong compliance, safer operations, and better hygiene ratings for any food business.
- CPD-accredited and employer-recognised
- Up-to-date 2026 food hygiene content
- Industry standard certification with no hidden fees
- Mobile-friendly, flexible online learning
- Lifetime Access to course materials
Enrol today and gain your CPD-accredited Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate, 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



