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Food Hygiene and Safety Level 1
Training Express Ltd

Institute of Hospitality Endorsed, CPD Accredited | FREE PDF & Hardcopy Certificate | Lifetime Access

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£15 inc VAT (was £19.25)
Offer ends 30 September 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
10 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts)
Duration
0.7 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Achievement
Endorsed by Institute of Hospitality
Certificates
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Hard copy certificate - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) (included in price)
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  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

[Updated 2026]

***All food handlers in the catering and hospitality sector can satisfy their legal requirement***

Those who work in the food industry in any capacity have a serious obligation to ensure that their actions will not bring harm to others. As such, all employees that work within a food handling/cooking business need to be fully aware of the essential principles of food hygiene and safety.

This course is for employees who may not have direct contact with consumables, but still work in an environment where food is handled. Each training module covers the main elements of food hygiene and safety. They also cover the UK legislation, which is in place to protect consumers from food-poisoning and contamination.

Course Contents

  • Module 1: Introduction to Food Hygiene Legislation and Food-borne Illness
  • Module 2: Types of Food Safety Hazards
  • Module 3: Hazard Control Measures and Refrigeration
  • Module 4: Personal Hygiene
  • Module 5: Cleaning and Disinfection

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the UK Food Safety Act.
  • Maintain a food safety management system in the workplace.
  • Promote excellent hygiene standards within their role.
  • Identify the different hazards that can occur at any point of food preparation.
  • Understand the importance of personal hygiene and ensure cleanliness is practised throughout the workplace.

Key Features

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Institute of Hospitality endorsed
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Developed by qualified food safety professionals
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

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Achievement

Certificates

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 10 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts)

Duration: 0h and 43m

    • 1: Module 1 Introduction to Food Hygiene Legislation and Food-borne Illness part 1 03:45
    • 2: Module 1 Introduction to Food Hygiene Legislation and Food-borne Illness part 2 04:46
    • 3: Module 2 Types of Food Safety Hazards Part 1 02:36
    • 4: Module 2 Types of Food Safety Hazards Part 2 05:30
    • 5: Module 3 Hazard Control Measures and Refrigeration part 1 04:32
    • 6: Module 3 Hazard Control Measures and Refrigeration part 2 04:51
    • 7: Module 4 Personal Hygiene Part 1 04:02
    • 8: Module 4 Personal Hygiene Part 2 04:21
    • 9: Module 5 Cleaning and Disinfection part 1 04:31
    • 10: Module 5 Cleaning and Disinfection part 2 04:03

Description

Course Contents

Food Hygiene Legislationand Food-borne Illness

We will discuss who will benefit from the course and why food hygiene is so important. We will look at the legislation around food hygiene, understanding food safety, and common health issues caused by contaminants.

Food Safety Hazards

We will look at the main microbiological hazards, allergenic hazards, physical hazards, and chemical hazards. We look at the potential impact of them contaminating foodstuffs and explore various ways to control for them in practice.

Hazard Control Measures and Refrigeration

You will learn about the conditions under which food becomes contaminated with bacterial growth. We will also look at temperature control, the Danger Zone, controlling time, low and high-risk foods, controlling microbiological hazards, food deliveries, refrigeration and pests.

Food Handlers Personal Hygiene

In this module we will look into hand hygiene, hand washing, hair hygiene, body hygiene and bad habits, personal protective equipment (PPE), and reporting illnesses.

Cleaning and Disinfection

We look at why cleaning is important, good practice around waste management, cleaning and disinfection, the concept of clean as you go, keeping dishwashers clean, and the requirement for scheduled cleaning.

Accreditation

All of our courses are fully accredited, including this Food Hygiene and Safety Course, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in Food Hygiene and Safety.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital & Printed certificate (only printed certificate delivery fee applicable). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online MCQ assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course.

Who is this course for?

This Food Hygiene and Safety Course can be taken by anyone who wants to understand more about the topic. With the aid of this course, you will be able to grasp the fundamental knowledge and ideas. Additionally, this Food Hygiene and Safety Course is ideal for:

Requirements

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this Food Hygiene and Safety Course. You just need to have an interest in Food Hygiene and Safety Course.

Career path

After completing this Food Hygiene and Safety Course you will have a variety of careers to choose from. The following job sectors of Food Hygiene and Safety Course are:

  • Restaurant Manager: £28,000 - £32,000 per year
  • Head Chef - Hunstanton: £31,800 per year
  • Kitchen Assistant: £8.98 per hour
  • Cook: £12.00 - £15.00 per hour
  • Chef: £10.00 - £12.00 per hour
  • Assistant Nursery Cook: £9.75 per hour

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FAQs

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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.

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