Food Hygiene
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This food hygiene course provides a thorough understanding of essential food safety practices, covering Levels 1, 2, and 3. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, this course will equip you with the knowledge to maintain high standards of food hygiene. We explore everything from preventing food poisoning to implementing HACCP systems and understanding UK food hygiene regulations.
You’ll learn about contamination, waste disposal, pest management, and personal hygiene, all crucial for achieving a top food hygiene rating. This course also covers the roles and responsibilities of food handlers and supervisors, ensuring you can effectively train and manage staff. By completing this course, you’ll gain a valuable food hygiene certificate, demonstrating your commitment to food safety.
Course Description:
In the UK, maintaining excellent food hygiene ratings is vital for any food business. The Food Standards Agency emphasizes the importance of proper food handling to prevent foodborne illnesses. This course directly addresses these concerns, providing comprehensive training on food hygiene and safety. You’ll learn how to implement effective food safety management systems and understand the legal requirements outlined in UK legislation. Achieving a high food hygiene rating is not just about avoiding fines; it’s about protecting public health.
This food hygiene training covers all levels, from basic awareness to advanced supervision. You’ll gain practical knowledge on topics like contamination control, pest management, and personal hygiene, all essential for maintaining a safe food environment. The course also explores the principles of HACCP, a critical tool for preventing food safety hazards. Whether you’re aiming for a level 2 food hygiene certificate or a level 3 food hygiene qualification, this course provides the necessary training.
- Accredited by CPD
- Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Sneak Peek
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Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the fundamental principles of food hygiene and safety.
- Apply knowledge of HACCP to prevent food safety hazards.
- Implement effective waste disposal and pest management strategies.
- Explain the importance of personal hygiene in food handling.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of food supervisors and handlers.
- Navigate UK food hygiene regulations and legislation.
Who is this Course For:
- Individuals seeking a food hygiene certificate to work in the food industry.
- Food handlers needing to understand food hygiene and safety.
- Supervisors aiming for a level 3 food hygiene qualification.
- Anyone responsible for maintaining food hygiene ratings.
- Those needing to understand food hygiene regulations.
- People working in catering or retail needing level 2 food hygiene.
- Individuals seeking an online food hygiene course.
- Those wanting to improve their knowledge of food hygiene and safety.
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Career Path:
- Food Safety Officer: £25,000 – £35,000
- Catering Supervisor: £22,000 – £30,000
- Kitchen Manager: £28,000 – £40,000
- Food Hygiene Inspector: £30,000 – £45,000
- Retail Food Supervisor: £20,000 – £28,000
- Food Production Manager: £26,000 – £38,000
Course Curriculum
The detailed curriculum outline of Food Hygiene and Safety Level 1, 2 & 3 is as follows:
- Introduction to Food Safety
- Food Poisoning and other illnesses
- Contamination
- Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) and HACCP
- Waste Disposal, Cleaning and Disinfection
- Pest Management
- Personal Hygiene
- Roles and Responsibilities of Food Supervisors and food handlers
- Laws and Legislation
- Training and Supervising Staff Effectively
FAQ
The 5 basic rules are: prevent contamination, separate raw and cooked foods, cook food thoroughly, keep food at safe temperatures, and use safe water and raw materials.
Food hygiene refers to the conditions and measures necessary to ensure the safety of food from production to consumption.
The 7 C’s are: cleaning, cooking, chilling, cross-contamination, communication, condition, and care.
The 5 key principles are: personal hygiene, food storage, cooking, cleaning, and preventing cross-contamination.
Level 3 food hygiene is for supervisors and managers who are responsible for ensuring food safety in a business.
Level 3 requires a deeper understanding of food safety management, but it’s manageable with proper study.
Costs vary depending on the provider, but online courses are often more affordable.
While certificates don’t “expire,” it’s recommended to refresh knowledge every 3 years.
Level 2 covers basic food hygiene practices for food handlers.
Online courses can be completed in a few hours, depending on your pace.
Yes, level 2 is typically required for anyone working directly with food.
Level 2 is for food handlers, and level 3 is for supervisors and managers, with increasing levels of responsibility.
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All courses for £49 - Original price was: £125.00.£25.00Current price is: £25.00.
- 1 year
- Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
- Course Certificate
- 1 hour, 44 minutes Gift this course
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