Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 Training in brief: Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering supervising food safety and building a positive culture. It takes approx. 210 minutes across 9 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Level 3 is aimed at supervisors and managers, who must not only work safely but put systems in place and hold others to them.
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 is for supervisors and managers responsible for food safety. It covers microorganisms and food poisoning, contamination, hygiene, cooking and chilling, and food safety management systems. It also covers allergens and intolerances and the responsibilities that come with supervising a food business.
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 Training at a glance
| Course | Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Food Safety Act 1990, HACCP principles 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
- Show a full understanding of food hygiene and safety in the catering sector
- Understand how bacterial and non-bacterial food poisoning and various food-borne illnesses can lead to sickness, injury and even fatalities
- Know what Cross Contamination is and how to prevent it
- Lead by example to manage excellent personal hygiene and cleanliness in the workplace, setting standards for all staff
- Prepare, store and serve food safely, cooking and chilling, temperature control, and how to check, verify and record temperature
- Put in place and maintain Food Safety Management systems (HACCP)
- Understand allergens
- Be responsible for training, supervising and managing staff in compliance with UK food safety regulations
- Understand the main principles of the Food Safety Act 1990
- Explore the best ways to preserve food and avoid food spoilage
What Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 covers
Illnesses, microorganisms and food poisoning
This section covers how proper storage, handling, and attention to signs of spoilage are crucial for maintaining food safety, which will in turn avoid illnesses, microorganisms and food poisoning.
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.
Food safety management systems
Another section covers risk management and HACCP procedures when preparing and handling food.
Food allergens and intolerances
You will go on to cover the specific UK regulations regarding allergen information on food products.
Responsibilities
This section covers the responsibilities of employees and employers to ensure illnesses are avoided when working around food.
Management and hygiene
You will look at the policies businesses should have in place explaining the personal hygiene rules expected from all employees.
Premises and equipment
The course then covers the ways to prevent contamination, protect public health, and guarantee the production of safe and suitable food.
Who should take Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 Training
This course is for any employee working in an environment where food is present and they are directly involve in the preparation and handling of food.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, the standard it meets and our guides to the topic.
Common questions
How can my business get Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 210 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation, and it follows the Food Safety Act 1990, 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 3 Training accredited?
This course is CPD.
Which regulations does Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 Training cover?
It follows Food Safety Act 1990, HACCP principles.
How long does Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 Training take?
Approx. 210 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 3 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.
How long does a Level 3 food hygiene certificate last?
It has no legal expiry date. The law requires food handlers to be trained in line with their work, and a refresher every three years is widely recommended good practice.
