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Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors
Virtual College

Online RoSPA Assured Course with instant digital certificate

Summary

Price
£94.80 inc VAT
Or £31.60/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Course format
Reading material - slides
Duration
9 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
9 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors Certificate - Free
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Overview

Level 3 Supervising Food Safety training from Virtual College enables candidates to identify problems and to recommend solutions within food preparation and delivery areas. It is ideally suited to people who are responsible for supervising other members of staff, such as team leaders and managers across all sectors including manufacturing, catering and retail. The course is written to reflect industry standards developed by People 1st (the Sector Skills Council for the hospitality industry), and conforms to the qualification template developed by awarding bodies under their guidance.

It is recommended that all food premises should have at least one person trained to Level 3 - particularly if they are in charge of other staff and are responsible for the training of those staff. By completing this online training, individuals will benefit from a broad knowledge of food safety and hygiene in the workplace, with a focus on being able to:

  • take responsibility for food safety monitoring procedures
  • identify food safety hazards
  • identify food safety hazards
  • contribute to improvements in food safety practice

Established in 1995, we have trained over 1,000,000 people in food hygiene and supply organisations across the UK including the Food Standards Agency in Wales. Our experience means training is user friendly, and our learner support team are available Monday – Friday 9:30 – 5 to assist with any queries. On completion of the module and the associated assessment you will:

  • Understand the role of the supervisor and food business operator in ensuring compliance with food safety legislation
  • Understand the application and monitoring of good hygiene practice
  • Understand how to implement food safety management procedures
  • Understand the role of the supervisor in staff training and food safety management procedures

Certificates

Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Upon completing the food hygiene course, you will be able to download a digital food hygiene certificate from Virtual College. You will also receive a high quality certificate through the post.

This certification is universally recognised and can be used to provide evidence of food hygiene and safety training both internally and to external auditors.

CPD

9 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Course media

Description

Lesson Plan

Topics covered in this online training include:

  • Food safety hazards and contamination
  • Microbiology
  • Food-borne illness
  • Understanding food law
  • The role of the supervisor
  • Food safety management (HACCP)
  • Food preservation
  • Food storage and temperature control
  • Personal hygiene
  • Workplace equipment and design
  • Cleaning and disinfection
  • Pest control
  • Module summary

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

This course is RoSPA Assured.

Note, this course is an accredited training programme, should you require a full qualification you will be required to undertake an additional assessment by visiting an accredited test centre at an additional cost.

Certification

When you have successfully completed your course and attained the 75% required test pass, you will receive a RoSPA Assured Certificate. Our Certificates are of extremely high quality and carry an authorisation seal. The certificate should be displayed to show appropriate training has taken place.

Duration

Approximately 8-9 hours. With over 320 interactive screens, it is estimated that this module will take approximately 8 hours to complete (depending on your learning speed). All Virtual College e-learning courses are hosted on the Enable Learning Management System, which remembers your progress, allowing you to complete your training in stages.

Target Audience

The course is suitable for all supervisors or small business owners working in the food industry and is the ideal progression for anyone who has completed a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course, but is now taking on further responsibilities for food safety within a business - or for anyone who just wants to know more!

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

How it Works

This is an online course, all the training will be taken through your browser window. There will be no face-to-face sessions with instructors nor will you receive any training material through the post. If you wish you may print out any page of the training material and may also print the notes you took during the training.

You can also revisit the training material at any time, even after you have completed the course.

The material for this course has been broken down into several smaller lessons, each lesson dealing with a specific area of the overall subject.

The lesson consists of a series of pages in which an instructor will talk you through the lesson material at a pace that suits you. Pages may also include supporting pictures, graphs, animation or extra sounds to help with the learning where appropriate. Some lessons will include challenges/quizzes to help you keep in touch and interested in the material.

Lessons can be taken in any order and each lesson may be PAUSED and RESUMED at any stage. When all lessons in the course have been completed our system will realise and automatically record that you have successfully completed the course

The course is self-paced so you decide how fast or slow the training goes. You can complete the course in stages revisiting the training at any time.

Who is this course for?

  • Senior Managers
  • Senior Bar Managers
  • Senior Hotel Managers
  • Senior Café Managers
  • Senior Takeaway Managers
  • Business Owners
  • Head Chefs
  • Team Leaders
  • Supervisors
  • Anyone supervising or managing others handling food

Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Career path

The course is designed for anyone in a leadership or supervisory role in a food setting such as head chefs, team leaders, managers and supervisors.

The course is also helpful for upskilling yourself if you currently work in a less senior role.

Questions and answers

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Mwansa asked:

Can I train others as a city and guilds accredited trainer offering the same course after completing and passing the program?

Answer:

Hi Mwansa, This course does not qualify you to train others, you would need to complete a face to face course for this. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Arooba asked:

From where to learn about food safety management?

Answer:

Hi Arooba, You can complete this course and all our other courses online from anywhere that has an internet connection. If you have any more questions do let us know.

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Nokunene Mkumbeni asked:

Am I eligible to apply for the course if I live in South Africa?

Answer:

Hi Nokunene, Yes you are, the course can be completed anywhere with an internet connection. Give us a shout if you need any more help.

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Matt asked:

Is the assessment a multiple choice test?

Answer:

Hi Matt, Yes the questions within the assessment are all multiple choice. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Andrzej asked:

I would like to see a sample of Thassos certificate. Is Thassos possible. Thank you.

Answer:

Hi Andrzej, Thank you for your message. The certificate for this course includes your name, a unique certificate number, the course completed, the date the course was completed and both the City and Guilds logo and the Virtual College logo. Kind regards, Virtual College

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christine asked:

when does the certificate expire

Answer:

Hi Christine, The certificate for this course does not have an expiry date on it but it is strongly recommended food hygiene training is completed every three years. Kind regards, Virtual College

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deniz asked:

I graduated in gastronomy and culinary arts university. Should I still take level 1 and 2 before taking level 3 safety. Thank you

Answer:

Hi Deniz, There is no requirement for anyone to take Level 1 and/or Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene before completing our Level 3 course. You can progress straight to Level 3. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Richard asked:

Is this course MCA approved, maritime coastguard agency. Thank you..

Answer:

Hi Richard, This course is accepted by the Maritime Coastguard Agency but we would always recommend checking with your employer before making a purchase. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Nadine asked:

Is this the full course for Food Hygiene Level 3 and is it acknowledged in Scotland? Is it equivalent to the REHIS Food hygiene Level 3?

Answer:

Hi Nadine, The Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors course is accredited by City and Guilds and meets Food Hygiene training requirements in the UK and EU. We would recommend checking with your employer before purchasing the training to ensure they will accept a Virtual College City and Guilds accredited Food Hygiene certificate. Kind regards, Virtual College

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April asked:

Where can I go and have the full qualification

Answer:

Hi April, We do not have a list of recommended places but quite often your local college or test centre will be able to offer the full qualification. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Patricia Onono Brown asked:

Is it only 9 hours? Also do you send certificate through the post?

Answer:

Hi Patricia, The course takes on average 8-9 hours to complete. Once you have been through the training and completed the online test the certificate will be sent through the post. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Javeria Rana asked:

My question is that will I get a proper certificate after successfully completing the course? If given that certificate will be by City& Guild?

Answer:

Hi Javeria, On completion of this course you will receive a Virtual College City and Guilds Accredited certificate. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Hann Sheng asked:

Hi, can I check that this online course available time and recognized as which country’s certificate?Can I repeat the class again if I missed it?

Answer:

Hi Hann, The course takes 2-3 hours to completed on average and is designed to European standards so it is recognised all over Europe. We would recommend checking with your employer first though to see if they approve Virtual College City and Guilds Accredited Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificates. You get an initial three attempts at the quiz, if you fail those an additional three will be available on requiest. Kind regards, Virtual College

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innocent gurukumba asked:

hje i just want to ask u ,about this online course do u get a certificate immidietly after passing or?

Answer:

Hi, On completion of the course you will be able to download the certificate and the next working day after completion it will be posted to you by first class postage. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Hayley asked:

Hi I am currently looking at the level 3 food safety for supervisors and I know that I would get the cert but are the test centres local

Answer:

Hi Hayley, The test along with the training would be completed online. There is no requirement to go to a test centre. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Reda badran asked:

If I don’t pas my test I have to do it agen

Answer:

Hi Reda, You get three attempts at your test, if you do not pass within those three attempts then we reset your training and add an additional three attempts on. If you still do not manage to pass after six attempts then you will have to purchase the course again. Kind regards, Virtual College

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Janiwoo asked:

Hi can I pay weekly foe the course as I don't get alot of money or can i get help plz as want to do lots of catering courses to better myself thanks

Answer:

Hello, Unfortunately we do not accept instalments as payment for our courses. Have you looked at our Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course? Kind regards, Virtual College

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Pinky asked:

after completing my course how do I get my certificate?

Answer:

Hi Pinky, After completion your certificate for this course will be delivered by First Class Post to the address you enter when purchasing. Kind regards Virtual College

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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.

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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