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Online Food Hygiene Course (Level 1)
SOCOTEC

Online Food Hygiene Course (Level 1)

£20.00 £0.00

It is essential to ensure high standards of cleanliness when handling and preparing food. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) regulate the standards of food hygiene and safety throughout the UK. 

Food Safety training is essential for all employees involved in food safety to recognise and implement safe practices during the preparation, cooking, and handling of food. Annually, thousands of people suffer illness due to poor food safety and hygiene practices, with some cases resulting in severe outcomes.  

There are various laws regarding food safety at work. The most important piece of UK legislation regarding food safety and hygiene is the Food Safety Act, which outlines information and guidance on how to safely handle and serve food. 

High standards of food safety and hygiene are a key aspect of ensuring that food is safe for consumption, and it is important that all individuals who work with food are aware of their responsibilities. 

Anyone that works in an environment that handles or prepares food should complete a basic food safety course. 

    • Experience: Suitable for individuals with varying levels of experience in food safety. 

    • Duration: Approximately 25 – 30 minutes to complete. 

    • Assessment: Includes an evaluation to ensure understanding of course material. 

    • Teaching Method: Online e-learning course for flexible access. 

    • Training Requirement: Mandatory for all food handlers in catering, manufacturing, or retail environments. 

The course aims to provide fundamental food hygiene training for all food handlers working in environments where food is prepared, cooked, and handled. Key objectives include: 

  • Understanding food safety terminology. 

  • Comprehending food safety laws. 

  • Recognising types of food safety hazards. 

  • Understanding the importance of food temperature control. 

  • Recognising how bacterial multiplication can be reduced. 

  • Appreciating the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) as they apply to food safety. 

  • Understanding the importance of high temperatures in destroying bacteria. 

  • Recognising the risks that food handlers can pose. 

  • Understanding the importance of storing food correctly. 

  • Recognising the critical role of cleaning in food safety.

    Understanding the need for high standards of facility maintenance and equipment to promote good food hygiene. 

By the end of the training, participants will be able to: 

  • Understand and use food safety terminology correctly 

  • Comply with food safety laws and regulations 

  • Identify and mitigate various food safety hazards 

  • Implement effective food temperature control methods 

  • Reduce bacterial multiplication through safe practices 

  • Apply HACCP principles in everyday food safety tasks 

  • Ensure the safe storage of food items 

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene 

  • Promote good hygiene practices through proper facility maintenance and equipment. 

This course is designed for all individuals involved in the preparation, cooking, and handling of food, particularly those working under a HACCP process in catering, manufacturing, or retail settings.  

These roles can include: 

  • Front of house staff 

  • Waiters/waitresses 

  • Supermarket checkout members 

  • Food delivery drivers 

  • Warehouse staff. 

Food Safety training equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure safe practices during food preparation, cooking, and handling. The course covers essential topics such as food safety laws, hazard recognition, temperature control, HACCP principles, and the importance of cleanliness and proper storage. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses and ensure compliance with legal requirements. 

If you are booking the Food Safety training online course for over 20 people, please use the form below and we will provide you with a quote. For bookings of less than 20, please make your purchase online. Do you want to find out more about how SOCOTEC can support the food and beverage industry?  Click here.