Food Hygiene
Overview This Food Hygiene course provides essential knowledge on maintaining safety standards in food handling, preparation, and storage. Covering key …
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Overview
This Food Hygiene course provides essential knowledge on maintaining safety standards in food handling, preparation, and storage. Covering key regulations, microbiological hazards, and contamination prevention, it ensures compliance with UK food safety laws. Learners will explore best practices in personal hygiene, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and effective cleaning procedures. Additionally, the course addresses food spoilage, storage methods, and adapting operations to COVID-19 guidelines. Ideal for food industry professionals, this training equips participants with the skills to implement robust food safety management systems and train staff effectively, promoting a hygienic and legally compliant workplace.
Description
The Food Hygiene course is designed to equip learners with a thorough understanding of food safety principles, legal requirements, and industry best practices. Starting with an introduction to food safety laws, it examines microbiological, physical, and allergenic hazards, ensuring participants can identify and mitigate risks. The curriculum also covers food poisoning causes, prevention strategies, and proper storage techniques to minimise spoilage.
Emphasising personal hygiene and sanitation, the course details HACCP principles and effective cleaning protocols for food premises. It also guides learners in developing food safety management systems and training staff to uphold standards. A dedicated module addresses operational adjustments for COVID-19 compliance, ensuring businesses remain safe and compliant.
Delivered entirely online, this flexible training suits food handlers, managers, and business owners seeking to enhance their knowledge. By completing this course, participants will gain the expertise needed to maintain high hygiene standards, reduce contamination risks, and ensure regulatory compliance in any food-related setting.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand UK food safety legislation and compliance requirements.
- Identify microbiological, chemical, and allergenic hazards in food production.
- Implement control measures to prevent food poisoning and spoilage.
- Apply HACCP principles and maintain hygienic food premises.
- Develop staff training protocols and adapt operations for COVID-19 safety.
Requirements
- No prior qualifications needed.
- Internet access for online learning.
- Commitment to complete modules.
Career Path
- Food Safety Officer – Ensuring compliance with hygiene laws.
- Restaurant Manager – Overseeing safe food handling.
- Quality Assurance Technician – Monitoring production standards.
- Catering Supervisor – Managing hygiene protocols.
- Environmental Health Practitioner – Inspecting food businesses.
Certification
Once the Food Hygiene is successfully completed, the learner can obtain the PDF certificate without any cost. The hardcopy version of the certificate is also available for only £4.99. However, anyone ordering the hardcopy certificate from outside the United Kingdom may need to pay an additional delivery charge.
Food Hygiene Course Reviews
An outstanding online course with clear explanations and practical examples. I could study at my own pace and still feel fully supported throughout. It’s truly boosted my confidence and career prospects
The course was well-structured, engaging, and easy to follow. The flexibility made it perfect alongside my full-time job. I’ve gained valuable, real-world skills that I can apply immediately.
Excellent learning experience from start to finish. The content was professional, up-to-date, and highly relevant. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to upskill online.
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Introduction to Food Safety and the Law | |||
| Introduction to Food Safety and the Law | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 02: Bacteria and Microbiological Hazards | |||
| Bacteria and Microbiological Hazards | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 03: Physical, Chemical and Allergenic Hazards | |||
| Physical, Chemical and Allergenic Hazards | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 04: Food Poisoning and Control Measures | |||
| Food Poisoning and Control Measures | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 05: Food Spoilage and Food Storage | |||
| Food Spoilage and Food Storage | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 06: Personal Hygiene | |||
| Personal Hygiene | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 07: HACCP and Food Premises | |||
| HACCP and Food Premises | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 08: Cleaning | |||
| Cleaning | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 09: Food Safety Management Systems | |||
| Food Safety Management Systems | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 10: Food Safety Training for the Staff | |||
| Food Safety Training for the Staff | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 11: Adapting Your Food Business to COVID-19 | |||
| Adapting Your Food Business to COVID-19 | 00:10:00 | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, learners receive a downloadable digital certificate upon successful completion, suitable for CPD records, CVs, and professional portfolios.
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Number of Units:
11 -
Access:
1 Year -
Duration:
2 hours, 12 minutes -
PDF Certificate
Included
