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Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - Also known as Food Safety Level 2
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPD Accredited Certificate: - £4.99
Assessment details
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - Also known as Food Safety Level 2 (included in price)
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Overview

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - Also known as Food Safety Level 2

  • [2026 Updated Course]
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Ensure safe food handling and compliance with hygiene standards with our Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, also known as Food Safety Level 2. This essential course is designed for anyone working in food preparation, catering, hospitality, or retail who needs to understand proper food safety practices to protect customers and maintain legal compliance.

Food hygiene is critical to prevent contamination, foodborne illnesses, and maintain high standards in any food business. This Level 2 course covers key areas such as personal hygiene, contamination risks, safe food storage, temperature control, cleaning procedures, and food safety legislation.

Through engaging online modules, you’ll learn how to identify hazards, control allergens, and implement effective cleaning and pest control methods. The course also explores the importance of following food safety protocols to protect public health and avoid costly penalties.

Ideal for new starters or existing staff needing certification, this accredited course meets UK and EU food safety regulations and is widely recognised by employers and enforcement agencies.

Study at your own pace with full tutor support and interactive content. On completion, you’ll receive a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Food Safety Level 2), enhancing your employability in kitchens, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, and food manufacturing.

Whether you’re working in catering, hospitality, retail, or food production, this course provides the fundamental knowledge to handle food safely and confidently.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD Accredited Certificate:

Digital certificate - £4.99

After the successful accomplishment of this course, you will be awarded with a verified CPD Accredited Certificate from Skills Boost in PDF format only for $4.99 and printed version only for $14.99.

Assessment details

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - Also known as Food Safety Level 2

Included in course price

Curriculum

3
sections
15
lectures
1h 37m
total

    • 1: Your Journey Begins with Skills Boost 01:14

    • 2: Module 1 Food Poisoning and Its Causes 06:00
    • 3: Module 2 Bacteria 10:00
    • 4: Module 3 Food Preservation 14:00
    • 5: Module 4 Hygiene Control in Factories 07:00
    • 6: Module 5 Personal Hygiene 08:00
    • 7: Module 6 Pest Control 07:00
    • 8: Module 7 Factory Design and Layout 04:00
    • 9: Module 8 Cleaning and Disinfection 07:00
    • 10: Module 9 Packaging, Transportation and Labelling 08:00
    • 11: Module 10 Food Safety Management Process 08:00
    • 12: Module 11 High Risk Foods & Storage of Food 08:00
    • 13: Module 12 Supervision of Staff 02:00

    • 14: Final Assessment 04:00
    • 15: Get Your CPD Accredited Certificate [Optional] 02:00

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Description

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - Also known as Food Safety Level 2

The Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Food Safety Level 2) course equips learners with essential knowledge of food safety principles and legal requirements for safe food handling. You’ll learn about personal hygiene, cross-contamination, food storage, temperature control, cleaning routines, and allergen management.

The course is designed for anyone involved in preparing, cooking, or serving food and aims to reduce risks of foodborne illnesses in the workplace. It covers the UK food safety regulations and best practices to maintain safe food environments.

Delivered fully online, the course offers interactive modules and quizzes, allowing you to study at your own pace with tutor support. Upon successful completion, you will receive an accredited certificate recognised by food industry employers and health inspectors.

This certification is ideal for catering staff, restaurant workers, kitchen assistants, supermarket employees, and food handlers in any setting.

Certificate of Achievement for the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Food Safety Level 2) Course

Upon successful completion of the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, also known as Food Safety Level 2, you will be awarded an official Certificate of Achievement. This certificate recognises your essential knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices. Best of all, the PDF certificate is available to download completely free of charge.

Who is this course for?

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - Also known as Food Safety Level 2

Perfect for catering staff, kitchen assistants, hospitality workers, retail food handlers, and anyone needing UK-recognised basic food hygiene training.

Requirements

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - Also known as Food Safety Level 2

No prior qualifications needed. Learners must be 16+ with basic English and internet access to complete this online course.

Career path

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - Also known as Food Safety Level 2

Supports roles in Catering, Hospitality, Retail Food Handling, Food Production, and Supermarket Staff. Essential for career progression and compliance in food-related jobs.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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