Food Safety Level 1
Food businesses must, by law, ensure that all staff have received the appropriate level of safety and hygiene training commensurate with their role and risk.
This Level 1 online course can be used as useful induction programme for those undertaking work-experience in a food business, and for anyone with a keen interest in learning more about the basic principles of food safety and hygiene.
- Meets the UK’s mandatory training requirement for food handlers
- Covers the key syllabus of RQF level 1 food safety qualifications
- CPD-accredited training
- Self-paced study hosted online
- Compatible with desktop, laptop and tablet devices
- Accessible with features including audio voiceover and transcript
- PDF certificate available immediately on completion
- Accredited by Highfield Qualifications, the UK’s leading provider of regulated food safety qualifications
This Course at a Glance
- Interactive exercises/gaming
- Media-rich content
- Interactive 3D scenarios
- Content provided by sector-leading experts
- Relevant photography and illustrations
- Multi-generational content and style
Areas covered:
- Introduction to food safety
- Microbiological hazards
- Food poisoning and its control
- Contamination hazards and controls
- Safe handling and the storage of food
- Personal hygiene
- Food pests and pest control
- Cleaning and disinfection
Who Is It Aimed At?
Designed for individuals employed in catering environments where direct involvement in high-risk food preparation or handling is not required, this online course is also suitable for those working in settings where food is handled externally or dealing primarily with low-risk food items.
Additionally, it serves as an excellent resource for individuals handling pre-packaged or wrapped food products.
Course Prerequisites
- No prior knowledge is required.
Learners are assessed at the end of the course by multiple-choice questions.
Certification
Learners will receive a Highfield e-learning completion certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course.
Technical Requirements
The e-learning courses are available to use on multiple platforms such as tablets, PCs and laptops, except smartphones. All you need is a Laptop/Tablet or PC and an internet connection.
Duration: 2 - 3 hours
Course fee £35
online only!
How it Works?
Simply log on to the Training4Employment Learner Management System (LMS) and work your way through the course, along with the scenarios that will provide you with real-life context.
At the end of the course, there will be multiple-choice questions assessment.