Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 Training in brief: Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering microbiological, chemical, physical and allergenic hazards. It takes approx. 35 minutes across 6 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Level 2 is designed for anyone who handles or prepares food, and the law requires food handlers to be supervised and instructed or trained in food hygiene to suit their work.
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 is for staff who handle and prepare food. It covers illnesses and bacteria, contamination, cleanliness and hygiene, and safe cooking and chilling. It also introduces risk management and HACCP, so food handlers understand the controls their kitchen relies on.
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 Training at a glance
| Course | Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 |
|---|---|
| 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 food hygiene law asks of food businesses
The Food Safety Act 1990 and the food hygiene rules in Regulation 852/2004 require food businesses to produce food that is safe to eat. Local councils enforce them through food hygiene inspections and ratings.
What food businesses have to do
- Put food safety procedures in place based on HACCP principles, and keep them up to date.
- Keep premises, equipment and staff clean, and keep pests out.
- Store, cook, cool and reheat food at safe temperatures.
- Prevent contamination and cross-contamination, including from allergens.
- Supervise food handlers and give them food hygiene instruction or training that matches their work.
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
- Understand Food Management Systems (HACCP)
- You will understand cooking and chilling of food
- Understand record keeping and legal responsibilities
- 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 2 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.
Cooking and chilling
You will also cover how to correctly cook and cool foods in a safe manner.
Risk management and HACCP
Another section covers risk management and HACCP procedures when preparing and handling food.
Responsibilities
You will go on to cover the responsibilities of employees and employers to ensure illnesses are avoided when working around food.
Who should take Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 Training
Anyone who prepares, cooks, serves or handles open food, including chefs, kitchen and catering staff, front of house teams who serve food, and care staff who prepare meals. Staff who only handle wrapped food may need Level 1, and supervisors usually take Level 3.
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 2 training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 35 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 hygiene training a legal requirement?
Yes. Food businesses must supervise food handlers and instruct or train them in food hygiene to match their work. The law does not insist on a certificate, but Level 2 is the usual standard for anyone who handles open food.
What is the difference between Level 1, 2 and 3 food hygiene?
Level 1 covers basic hygiene for staff who handle low-risk or wrapped food. Anyone who prepares, cooks or serves open food needs Level 2. Supervisors and managers who run food safety procedures and HACCP take Level 3.
Is Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 Training cover?
It follows Food Safety Act 1990, Food hygiene legislation and HACCP principles.
How long does Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 Training take?
Approx. 35 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 2 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.
