Food Hygiene, Health and Safety Diploma
You can build confidence and progress your skills with the Food Hygiene, Health and Safety Diploma. This course develops your understanding of food safety best practices expected across UK sectors. Study flexibly online, at your own pace, with content valued by UK employers.
Overview
What You’ll Learn From Food Hygiene, Health and Safety Diploma
Overview
The Food Hygiene, Health and Safety Diploma is a CPD-accredited online course designed for UK learners eager to advance their knowledge in food safety. It offers flexible study options to fit your schedule while focusing on practical skills relevant to hospitality and catering environments.
This diploma supports your growing responsibility in managing food hygiene and workplace safety. It enhances your understanding of microbiological hazards, contamination control, and risk assessments, helping you make informed, professional decisions aligned with industry best practice. Your ability to maintain high standards will improve, reflecting sector expectations for quality and safety.
Learners typically include hospitality supervisors, catering managers, and food handlers seeking skills-based recognition. The course offers professional credibility through a CPD-accredited certificate, with full online access and ongoing learner support to suit your lifestyle.
Key highlights:
- Build practical skills in food hygiene and safety procedures
- Develop leadership capability in health and safety management
- Flexible 100% online learning with 12 months access
- CPD-accredited for recognised professional development
- Interactive content covering food safety laws and risk control
- Assessment designed to reinforce applied knowledge
- Support available from UK-based learner advisors
Accreditation & Recognition
This Food Hygiene, Health and Safety Diploma 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, Health and Safety Diploma 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?
- Aspiring and practising hospitality and catering professionals
- Food handlers seeking enhanced hygiene knowledge
- Supervisors responsible for food safety compliance
- Managers overseeing workplace health and safety
- Individuals aiming to improve operational food safety skills
- Professionals focused on leadership in food safety management
Career Opportunities & Progression
- Food Safety Supervisor: £18,000–£25,000 per year
- Catering Manager: £22,000–£30,000 per year
- Hospitality Team Leader: £20,000–£27,000 per year
- Quality Control Assistant: £19,000–£24,000 per year
- Health and Safety Officer (entry level): £20,000–£28,000 per year
Key Skills You’ll Gain
- Confident application of food hygiene protocols
- Practical understanding of contamination control
- Effective risk assessment and incident management
- Leadership in workplace health and safety
- Monitoring and record-keeping for compliance
- Knowledge of allergen management and safe storage
- Ability to implement HACCP principles
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 develop practical skills and build confidence with the CPD-accredited Food Hygiene, Health and Safety Diploma, designed to strengthen your real-world understanding and leadership capability.

