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Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - CPD Accredited
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£15.99 inc VAT (was £21.99)
Offer ends 28 October 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
12 PDFs and 1 Assessment
Duration
1.2 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of Completion - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate – CPD Accredited

The Basic Food Hygiene Certificate – CPD Accredited is designed to build clear, practical understanding of Food hygiene and Food safety through the principles of Food science. This course introduces how Food science explains contamination, how Food hygiene reduces risk, and how Food safety protects consumers and organisations across food-related environments. By connecting Food science with everyday Food hygiene practices, the course supports consistent Food safety awareness in line with recognised standards.

Through a structured and accessible approach, learners gain confidence in applying Food hygiene rules, understanding Food safety responsibilities, and recognising how Food science underpins safe food handling. The course focuses on prevention, control, and compliance, ensuring Food safety is understood as an ongoing process supported by strong Food hygiene knowledge and core Food science concepts.

What you will learn from taking this course:

  • Understand how Food science explains contamination and spoilage

  • Apply core Food hygiene principles to everyday food handling

  • Recognise common Food safety risks and how to reduce them

  • Appreciate the link between Food hygiene standards and Food safety compliance

  • Build foundational awareness of Food safety supported by Food science

Through this course, you will gain access to a range of training materials that are available online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. By upgrading your skills and knowledge, you'll be better prepared to succeed in today's highly competitive job market, and position yourself for future growth and advancement. So if you're ready to take your career to the next level, enrol in this professional skills training course today.

Key Features of this Course

  • Free PDF Certificate Included
  • Instant Access to the course materials
  • Lifetime Access

Certificates

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 12 PDFs and 1 Assessment

Duration: 1h and 10m

    • 1: Module 1 Introduction to Food Hygiene and Safety 07:00
    • 2: Module 2 Food Safety Legislation in the UK 08:00
    • 3: Module 3 Microbiological Hazards and Foodborne Illness 08:00
    • 4: Module 4 Food Contamination and Prevention 07:00
    • 5: Module 5 Personal Hygiene for Food Handlers 07:00
    • 6: Module 6 Cleaning and Disinfection 07:00
    • 7: Module 7 Safe Food Storage 06:00
    • 8: Module 8 Food Preparation and Cooking 06:00
    • 9: Module 9 Food Allergens and Intolerances 06:00
    • 10: Module 10 HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems 06:00
    • 11: Assignment -

    • 12: Review Request 01:00

    • 13: Claim Your Certificate 01:00

Description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Food hygiene and Food safety, using Food science to explain why safe practices matter at every stage of food handling. Learners explore contamination risks, personal cleanliness, safe storage, temperature control, and cleaning processes, all framed by Food science principles that influence Food safety outcomes. By linking Food hygiene actions to Food science explanations, the course reinforces how small decisions impact overall Food safety.

The programme also covers legal awareness, hazard prevention, and risk reduction, showing how Food hygiene supports compliance and how Food science helps identify potential Food safety issues before they escalate. Throughout the course, Food safety is treated as a shared responsibility, with Food hygiene procedures informed by reliable Food science to promote consistency, accountability, and confidence in food-related roles.

This is a self-paced learning platform, meaning you can study at your own pace and convenience. Additionally, each section of the course is divided in a way that allows you to easily pick up where you left off, making it easy to manage your time and progress throughout the course.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for individuals seeking essential knowledge of Food hygiene and Food safety, including those working in food-related settings or those needing a recognised certificate. It is also appropriate for anyone wanting a clear introduction to Food science concepts that support Food hygiene practices and improve Food safety awareness.

Requirements

This Basic Food Hygiene Certificate - CPD Accredited course requires no formal qualification to start.

Career path

Completing this course can support roles where Food hygiene and Food safety knowledge is required, such as food handling, catering, hospitality, retail, or food production environments. It also provides a foundation for further study in Food science, advanced Food hygiene, or higher-level Food safety qualifications.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

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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