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Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Online Course
This Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety Online Course is ideal for beginners in food handling environments who need to learn the basics of food safety and hygiene. This online course covers key food safety terms, the impact of poor hygiene, and practical strategies to prevent and manage hazards.
Course providerHurak Learning
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Basic Food Hygiene Course Overview
The Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety course is for beginners or those seeking an introduction to the basics of essential food hygiene. It is suitable for individuals in food-related roles who do not handle or prepare raw food. The course aligns with the Food Hygiene Regulations 2006, which build on the Food Safety Act 1990 by requiring all food businesses to ensure the food they prepare and serve is safe and hygienic. Key topics covered include personal hygiene, food hazards, effective cleaning practices, and the basic legal requirements of food safety standards.
The Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety course is short, clear, and informative. It uses educational visual aids to aid learning. It takes about 1–2 hours to complete and includes an exam of multiple-choice questions covering the course's core sections. The course complies with UK regulations and is accredited by The CPD Group.
What Will You Learn
- Food hygiene
- Food contamination control
- Personal hygiene
- Waste management
- Food preservation
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Safe handling and food storage
- Pest control
- Preventing food poisoning
Course Duration and Assessment
The course takes about 2–3 hours to finish. After each main section, you’ll answer summary questions to review what you’ve learned, helping you prepare for the final exam.
The exam consists of multiple-choice questions covering all sections. You can retake the course and exam until you pass. Retakes are free and unlimited, so you can try as many times as needed. Upon completing the course, you will receive a basic food hygiene certificate.
Who is this course for?
- Food delivery workers
- Waiters
- Bar workers
- Grocery store staff
- Warehouse staff
- Checkout staff
- Kitchen porters
General Course Content
This unit introduces the basic principles of food hygiene, including food handling settings, the consequences of poor hygiene, the benefits of good hygiene, personal hygiene responsibilities, and hazards. It also covers foodborne illnesses, their causes, symptoms, and the vulnerable groups most at risk.
This section focuses on different types of contamination and hazards, including microbiological and cross-contamination risks. It explains how to control bacterial growth using time and temperature, safe food storage practices, and stock rotation. It also covers proper food handling, reporting hazards, and individual responsibilities.
This module highlights the importance of personal hygiene in food safety. Topics include handwashing techniques, wearing protective clothing, maintaining proper personal appearance and habits, and reporting illnesses or injuries.
Maintaining clean and hygienic food premises is important for food safety. This section covers effective cleaning processes, safe use of chemicals, waste disposal, and pest control methods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course is ideal for beginners in food-related roles who do not handle or prepare raw food, such as food delivery workers, waiters, bar staff, grocery store employees, and kitchen porters.
The course covers food hygiene, contamination control, personal hygiene, waste management, cleaning and disinfection, food preservation, safe food storage, pest control, and preventing food poisoning.
The course takes approximately 2–3 hours, including an exam containing multiple-choice questions.
Yes, the course is CPD-accredited and fully compliant with UK food safety regulations.
You can retake the exam as often as needed at no additional cost. Retakes are free and unlimited.
The course aligns with the Food Hygiene Regulations 2006 and the Food Safety Act 1990, ensuring compliance with UK food safety standards.
The course is delivered online and uses educational visual aids to make learning clear and engaging.
Students have access to unlimited tutor support throughout the course.
Yes, you receive a digital certificate immediately after passing the exam.
Yes, group discounts are available for organisations enrolling multiple employees in the course.