Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 Training in brief: Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering why food safety matters and the law behind it. It takes approx. 25 minutes across 4 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Everyone who works around food needs the basics, from personal hygiene to keeping food at the right temperature.
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 covers the illnesses bacteria cause, how contamination and cross-contamination happen, and the standards of cleanliness and hygiene expected. It also sets out each person's responsibilities. It suits staff who work around food but do not prepare it, such as front of house and support roles.
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 Training at a glance
| Course | Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Food Safety Act 1990, Regulation 852/2004 Read the official text |
| Further reading | Food Standards Agency |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
What you will be able to do
- Understand cross contamination and how to prevent it
- How food can lead to sickness and illnesses
- How to store and serve food in a safe way
- Understand personal hygiene and cleanliness
- This course is not a formal RQF food safety & hygiene qualification, the levels indicate the type of course so that businesses can choose whom it is suitable for
What Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 covers
Illnesses and bacteria
This section covers various types of bacteria, how they contaminate food, and the illnesses they cause.
Contamination and cross-contamination
You will look at contamination and cross-contamination and how to prevent this at work.
Cleanliness and hygiene
The course then covers the importance of personal hygiene and cleanliness to avoid contamination of food.
Responsibilities
You will also cover responsibilities of employees and employers to ensure illnesses are avoided when working around food.
Who should take Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 Training
This course is for any employee working in an environment where food is present, but they’re not involved with preparation or handling of raw food. Ideal for waiters, bar workers, care workers and those working in nurseries.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, as well as the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 25 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation, and it follows the Food Safety Act 1990, Food hygiene legislation and HACCP principles. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 Training cover?
It follows Food Safety Act 1990, Food hygiene legislation and HACCP principles.
How long does Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 Training take?
Approx. 25 minutes. It runs online at each person's own pace, so they can pause and resume it.
Is there a test at the end?
Yes, a 20 question test. Retakes are free, so we never charge anyone again for not passing first time.
Do learners get a certificate?
Yes. The Globe issues a certificate on completion, so you can download it as a PDF straight away. The Globe keeps it against the learner, so you can produce it later without asking them for it.
How much does Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1 Training cost?
We quote it for your team. Use credits, take this course on its own, or give your team 12 months of access to all our courses. Once we know what you need, we find the best value option for you.
