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Level 1 & 2 Food Hygiene
Tyne Academy

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Summary

Price
£29.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
1.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

The "Level 1 & 2 Food Hygiene" course provides essential knowledge in food safety, food hygiene, and health and safety practices relevant to the food industry. Whether you're entering the hospitality sector or seeking to improve your food science understanding, this course lays the groundwork for safe food handling and effective hygiene practices. Covering both theoretical principles and practical applications, this dual-level qualification is ideal for building a strong foundation in food hygiene and food safety compliance.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand core food hygiene and food safety principles

  • Learn health and safety responsibilities in food settings

  • Apply food science knowledge to real-world scenarios

  • Prevent contamination and uphold hygiene standards

  • Meet legal food safety requirements in hospitality settings

This course equips you with the essential knowledge of food hygiene, food safety, food science, and health and safety to succeed in a variety of hospitality and food-related roles.

Certificates

Curriculum

1
section
3
lectures
1h 8m
total

Description

This comprehensive course covers key principles of food hygiene and food safety across both Level 1 and Level 2. Designed to help learners understand and implement best practices in food preparation, storage, and service, the curriculum draws from real-world food science principles and current health and safety regulations.

Throughout the course, you'll explore essential food hygiene concepts such as bacterial growth, cross-contamination prevention, and cleaning protocols, all within a hospitality and food service context. You'll also gain insight into the legal responsibilities of food handlers and businesses, aligned with current food safety standards.

Topics include:

  • Introduction to food hygiene and food safety

  • Food science fundamentals for safe preparation

  • Personal hygiene and workplace cleanliness

  • Food contamination risks and prevention methods

  • Cleaning and disinfection techniques

  • Health and safety responsibilities in hospitality

  • Legal obligations under food hygiene regulations

  • Temperature control and food storage practices

  • Safe waste disposal and pest control

With a strong emphasis on food hygiene, health and safety, and food science, the course ensures learners can identify hazards and apply food safety controls in any food-handling environment, especially within hospitality settings.

The course content is fully aligned with current UK food safety regulations and is suitable for food service environments, catering operations, food retail, and production sectors.

Key benefits:

  • Dual certification in Level 1 and Level 2 Food Hygiene

  • Up-to-date with food safety legislation

  • Enhances understanding of health and safety in hospitality

  • Reinforces essential food science knowledge

  • Promotes responsible food hygiene practices

By the end of the course, you will have gained vital awareness of food hygiene and food safety procedures that help prevent foodborne illnesses and uphold high standards in any food-handling workplace.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone starting a career in hospitality, catering, or food production, including:

  • Aspiring food handlers and kitchen staff

  • Waitstaff and front-of-house workers

  • Catering assistants and food retail workers

  • Individuals seeking entry-level food safety qualifications

  • Employers aiming to train staff in food hygiene and health and safety

Whether you're entering the hospitality industry for the first time or want to ensure compliance with food hygiene standards, this course offers essential food safety and food science knowledge.

Requirements

There is no formal prerequisite for this Food Hygiene course.

Career path

Upon completion, learners can pursue roles such as:

  • Food handler or kitchen assistant

  • Catering or hospitality staff

  • Food safety support in retail or manufacturing

  • Entry into further food science or food hygiene training

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