This Virtual College Level 2 Food Hygiene course has been updated to cover all the latest UK food safety and hygiene training requirements. Level 2 Food Hygiene is designed for anyone who works with, or handles food and covers an introduction to food safety and hygiene, the impact of food-borne illnesses, food law, food preservation, storage and temperature control, personal hygiene, and the principles of HACCP.

Course Overview

Format

• Level 2
• 2-3 Study Hours
• Online Study

Accreditation

• 2-3 CPD Hours
• Meets UK / EU Food Handlers Training Requirements
• RoSPA Assured

Course description

Our food safety and hygiene course is perfect for anyone who works with, or handles food, and wants to meet the UK food training requirements.

Our popular Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course has been re-designed and includes all the latest legislation, information and up-to-date guidance.

We also offer Level 2 Food Hygiene for: Catering | Manufacturing | Drinks Manufacturers | Retail.

If you are a Supervisor, Manager, Business Owner or Team Leader working with or handling food we would recommend you complete our RoSPA Assured Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors course.

It is important for anyone who works with, or handles, food to be aware of the latest food safety and hygiene standards, and our online course is the ideal way to meet them.

This Level 2 Food Hygiene course is aimed at anyone who works with, or handles, food at events such as bake sales, charity events or church fêtes.

It covers all the topics you need to know to comply with UK’s food standards including how to store and freeze food safely, how to clean and disinfect equipment, the importance of pest control, the food laws, food allergens and much more.

Overall, it will help build your confidence to ensure the safety of both you and your customers.

We are delighted to announce that our popular Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene has been re-designed. Not only does it have a design that is modern and meets accessibility standards, but it has also been restructured to create a journey that better fits your needs.

Our courses are designed with the learner in mind and this course is no different. To ensure it can easily fit into your schedule, it is broken down into bite-sized chunks which can be worked through in any order and at any time, ensuring that you can tailor the training to your needs and go at your own pace.

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate

The content of this food and hygiene level 2 course is RoSPA Assured. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a digital RoSPA Assured Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate with the option to updgrade to receive a high quality posted certificate too.

Course duration

Our Level 2 Food Hygiene course will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete. As an e-learning module, this training can be completed in convenient stages. The system will automatically record your progress throughout.

Target audience

This food hygiene level 2 course has been designed for anyone who works with or handles food in any workplace setting such as schools, restaurants, cafes, bars, nurseries and many, many more.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course.

Test and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

The end of course test consists of 30 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test six times at no extra cost.

If learners do not achieve the 75% pass mark, further attempts may be given by contacting our learner support team.

Upon completing the food hygiene course, learners will be able to download a digital food hygiene RoSPA assured certificate from Virtual College. If you have bought the posted food hygiene certificate option, a high quality, seal embossed, certificate will be sent out the following working week after completion. 

This certification is universally recognised and can be used to provide evidence of food hygiene and safety training both internally and to external auditors. 

There is no set time for how long a certificate is valid for, but the accepted industry standard is for food hygiene certificates to be renewed every three years. However, some employers may require you to renew your certification more frequently than this.

This online food hygiene course is not a formal RQF food safety & hygiene qualification, the levels only indicate the type of food and hygiene course so that businesses can choose whom it is suitable for.

You will learn

• An introduction to food safety and hygiene
• The impact of food-borne illnesses
• Understanding food law
• Food safety hazards and contamination
• Food preservation, storage and temperature control
• Personal Hygiene
• Hygienic premises and equipment
• HACCP

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Anyone who works with, or handles, food
• Anyone who manages staff in a food environment

Legislation

Legislation covered in this course includes:

• The Food Safety Act 1990
• EC Regulations and UK Regulations

Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for supervisors is a RoSPA Assured course tailored to anyone who manages or supervises food handlers. In this Level 3 Food Hygiene online course you will learn how to develop and maintain an effective HACCP system, how to define food safety hazards and hygiene risks as well as how to prevent them, and how food law applies to your premises.

Course Overview

Format

• Level 3
• 8-9 Study Hours
• Online Study

Accreditation

• 8-9 CPD Hours
• Meets UK / EU Food Handlers Training Requirements
• RoSPA Assured

Course description

The Level 3 Food Hygiene online course is suitable for anyone who is involved in the management or supervision of food handlers within a food environment.

It is recommended that all food premises should have at least one person trained to Level 3 in food hygiene and safety – particularly if they are in charge of other staff and are responsible for the training of those staff.

We also offer Level 3 Food Hygiene for Supervisors in: Manufacturing | Catering | Retail.

Those in a role where they supervise or manage others working with or handling food are recommended to complete a Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene course.

As a business owner or supervisor, you have a duty to comply with the provisions of Regulation (EC) 852/2004 of the European Parliament on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs, the Food Safety Act 1990, and the Food Hygiene Regulations 2005.

This Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate for Supervisors course satisfies a food handler’s legal obligation to undertake appropriate food safety training, as well as building on the safety principles explained in the Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene course. A sound knowledge of the latest food safety principles, as well as the senior duties within a food setting, will help to improve the quality of any products or services produced by your business.

This Level 3 Food Safety Course is aimed at any business striving to achieve a 5* rating under the national hygiene rating system. Boost knowledge, confidence and understanding and receive a high quality certificate to demonstrate training has taken place. Some of the areas covered by this course include:

• How food law applies to your premises
• What a supervisor does in catering
• Why a HACCP plan is important
• Implementing internal food safety measures

The Level 3 Food Hygiene material is provided in an interactive format that is designed to be engaging and accessible. A basic knowledge of food hygiene will mean learners progress quickly, but the Level 3 Food Hygiene training course is designed for anyone working in the service or hospitality sectors and should be suitable for any staff member to give them the knowledge needed to work effectively and safely.

Who should take this Food Safety Level 3 course and why?

This food safety and hygiene course is directed toward anyone working in a senior role within the food industry, such as supervisor or small business owner, who has already completed the Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course. This also included anyone who is involved in the management of staff members in a catering environment, including hotels, restaurants, takeaways, cafes, bars, fast food outlets, fish & chip shops, kitchens, hospitals, prisons, schools and colleges.

It is recommended everyone working with or handling food has a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificate, we offer Level 2 Food Hygiene for: Catering | Manufacturing | Retail | Drinks Manufacturers.

There is no requirement to complete a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course before progressing to Level 3 Food Hygiene.

The Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene course can be used either as Induction, Awareness, Refresher or Foundation Training, making it a highly flexible choice. It also demonstrates that your organisation is dedicated to educating its staff by delivering first class Level 3 Food Hygiene training without the need for off-site learning or disruptive classroom sessions.

What does this Level 3 Food Hygiene course cover?

To help develop an in-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene, this Food Safety Level 3 online course provides interactive content which is split into the following chapters:

Module	What it includes
Introduction	An overview of food hygiene terminology, why food safety and hygiene is important, food contamination, food borne illness and the benefits of good food safety practices.
Food Safety Hazards and Contamination	The different types of hazards, contamination and their sources including microbiological, microorganisms, cross-contamination, allergens, physical hazards, chemical hazards and acrylamide.
Microbiology	There are several different types of microorganisms which are reviewed here including mould, yeast, viruses, protozoa and bacteria. The module also covers the different types of bacterial growth, spores and toxins as well as how to destroy microorganisms, temperature control and microbiological testing.
Food Borne Illness	What the main food borne illnesses are, the affects of them and the three main categories. There is also several interactive challenges to improve knowledge on this section.
Understanding Food Law	Food law is extremely important and this module explains why it exists, the responsibilities placed on people, who enforces it and the penalties for failing to comply with it.
The Role of the Supervisor	What a food supervisor, team leader or middle manager does, their key activities, monitoring and control methods, auditing and reviewing systems and how to get the best of your staff and what instructions and training they need.
Food Safety Management HACCP	A look at HACCP which is required by food hygiene regulations for all food premises. There are interactive challenges too which are designed to improve HACCP knowledge.
Food Preservation	Food preservation techniques including packaging and the causes of food spoilage.
Food Storage and Temperature Control	Best practice food storage methods for chilled, frozen and ambient temperatures. Other important food storage procedures including ordering, deliveries, receipts, date marking, stock rotation, product specification, cooking, cooling, packing, distribution, display, reheating and service are covered.
Personal Hygiene	The importance of personal hygiene, personal responsibilities, hazards, handwashing, hand drying, hand disinfection, the use of gloves, nail hygiene, personal appearance, personal habits, protective clothing, first aid, reporting illness and injury and legal considerations.
Workplace and Equipment Design	The best ways to design workplaces and equipment choices to help with the avoidance of bacterial contamination, cross-contamination, physical contamination and chemical contamination.
Cleaning and Disinfection	The benefits of keeping the workplace clean and why it is so essential to the safe and smooth running of all food premises.
Pest Control	The hazards posed by pests, how to avoid and infestation can be reduced and how to deal with infestations should they occur. The module covers common pests, the signs of infestations, environmental control, eradication methods, waste management, the role of pest control contractors and internal and external waste control.

Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Training Outcomes

By the end of this Food Hygiene Level 3 online course, learners will:

• Understand their role in the supervision of food handlers when it comes to food safety and hygiene
• Be able to define food safety hazards, hygiene risks and understand how they may be prevented and controlled
• Recognise the importance of thorough preparation and cooking of food to eliminate dangerous viruses and bacteria
• Understand how to prevent food-borne illness, and the impact of this from a personal and a legal responsibility
• Know how to develop and maintain an effective HACCP system
• Know how to preserve food safely and hygienically
• Understand how to keep premises and equipment clean
• Know how to control contamination through safe temperatures and storage
• Know how to ensure that staff keep a good standard of personal hygiene
• Understand how to keep the workplace hygienic and safe for food preparation, cooking and storage

Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene For Supervisors Certificate

At the end of this Level 3 Food Hygiene course online, you will need to complete a test that consists of 60 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark, and – if necessary – may attempt the test six times at no extra cost. If learners do not achieve the 75% pass mark, further attempts may be given by contacting our support team.

Upon completing this Level 3 Food Hygiene course online, learners will be able to download a digital food hygiene certificate, which is RoSPA Assured, from Virtual College. A high quality, seal embossed, posted certificate will be sent out the following working week.

This Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate is universally recognised and can be used to provide evidence of food hygiene and safety training both internally and to external auditors.

There is no set time for how long a food hygiene certificate level 3 is valid for, but the accepted industry standard is for food hygiene certificates to be renewed every three years. However, some employers may require you to renew your certification more frequently than this.

This course is not a formal RQF food safety & hygiene qualification, the levels only indicate the type of course so that businesses can choose whom it is suitable for.

You will learn

• Understand their role in the supervision of food handlers when it comes to food safety and hygiene
• Be able to define food safety hazards, hygiene risks and understand how they may be prevented and controlled
• Know how to develop and maintain an effective HACCP system
• Understand how to prevent food-borne illness and the impact of this from a personal and a legal responsibility

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Senior Managers
• Senior Bar Managers
• Senior Hotel Managers
• Senior Café Managers
• Senior Takeaway Managers
• Business Owners
• Head Chefs
• Team Leaders
• Supervisors
• Anyone supervising or managing others handling food

Legislation

If you’re working in the hospitality or service industry as a supervisor, you will need to comply with the latest food and hygiene regulations. This Level 3 Food Hygiene course is designed to help you comply with EU Regulation 852/2004, which requires food businesses to ensure that any employee who handles food is fully trained in food hygiene and for you to be able to train or supervise others within the industry. The contents of this course were developed in accordance to the Environmental Health Officer’s guidelines, and also adhere to the Industry Standards set by People 1st and the Sector Skills Council for the Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism industries.

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This Virtual College Level 2 Food Hygiene course is designed for anyone who works with, or handles food and wants to meet the UK food training requirements. In this Food Hygiene Online Course you will learn about the impact of food-borne illnesses, food safety hazards and contamination, food preservation, storage and temperature control, as well as HACCP.

Course Overview

Format

• Level 2
• 2-3 Study Hours
• Online Study

Accreditation

• 2-3 CPD Hours
• Meets UK / EU Food Handlers Training Requirements
• RoSPA Assured

Course description

Anyone who works in catering or hospitality needs to be aware of the latest food hygiene standards.

Knowing how to clean and disinfect equipment, safely store and prepare food, and control common pests will allow you to handle food safely and ensure that you’re complying with all of the relevant health and safety standards.

Our popular Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering course has been re-designed and includes all the latest legislation, information and up-to-date guidance.

We also offer Level 2 Food Hygiene for: Manufacturing | Drinks Manufacturers | Retail.

If you are a Supervisor, Manager, Business Owner or Team Leader working with or handling food we would recommend you complete our RoSPA Assured Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors course.

This Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate for Catering course satisfies a food handler’s legal obligation to undertake appropriate food safety training.

A sound knowledge of the latest food safety principles will also improve the quality of your product or service whether you’re a self-employed caterer, a chef, a waiter, or any other role within the catering industry.

This RoSPA Assured Level 2 Food Hygiene course is designed to provide an individual or an organisation with the very latest food safety and hygiene training. Alongside information dedicated to explaining the basics of food hygiene, it contains lessons dedicated to:

• Food safety hazards and contamination
• Food preservation
• Storage and temperature control
• Legislation that governs food handling
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

We are delighted to announce that our popular Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering course has been re-designed. Not only does it have a design that is modern and meets accessibility standards, but it has also been restructured to create a journey that better fits your needs.

We understand that learners need learning that is flexible, that they can dip in and out of as they require, and that can easily fit into their schedule, and so we have broken down our course into bite-sized chunks, which will allow you to tailor your training more easily to your needs.

The material is provided in an interactive format that is designed to be engaging and accessible. A basic knowledge of food hygiene will mean learners progress quickly, but the course is designed for anyone working in the service or hospitality sectors and should be suitable for any staff member to give them the knowledge needed to work effectively and safely.

What is covered in this Level 2 Food Hygiene course?

Our Level 2 Food Hygiene online training course has been designed for anyone working with or handling food to meet the latest requirements.

Module	What it includes
The Importance of Food Safety and Hygiene	We look at why food safety and hygiene is important for any business working with food. This section also looks at contamination, food spoilage and the affects of them as well as the terms ‘prevention’ and ‘control’ and why they are important when it comes to food hygiene.
Understanding Food Law	The understanding food law section looks at who enforces the law, the powers of Environmental Health Practitioners, how laws relate to food hygiene, how to monitor your temperature controls and appropriate personal hygiene and training. It also includes information on the management of food safety, hygienic practices, fines and penalties, defences and record keeping.
Understanding HACCP	HACCP is vital in food hygiene and here it explains what it means, what it is, the HACCP process and the seven HACCP principles.
The Importance of Personal Hygiene	Personal hygiene is crucial to food safety and this module looks at personal reponsibility, hand washing techniques, other aspects of personal hygiene such as clothes, appearance and habits. Illness can also be transmitted via food, first aid and accurate reporting of illness and injury is important.
The Importance of Design and Premises Layout	This module looks at the part premises and equipment design plays in food hygiene, how to maintain clean work areas and how to deter pests from visiting your premises by following good housekeeping.
The Importance of Cleaning	Understand why cleaning is important in a food handling environment, know how chemicals are used in the cleaning process, define the six steps for effective cleaning and know how to monitor and assess cleaning.
The Importance of Pest Control and Waste Management	Effective pest control and good waste management systems contribute to a hygienic workplace and this module ensures you understand how to prevent pests from becoming a problem and how to manage waste safely and hygienically.
Understanding Allergens	This module includes details on the 14 main food allergens, why they should be taken seriously, what to do when working with allergies and what food intolerance is and the symptoms of it.
Understanding Food-Borne Illnesses	Food-borne illness can occur when food becomes contaminated, this module looks at the most common causes of food-borne illness and the effects of it, the incubation period, breeding bacteria, vulnerable groups and carriers.
Understanding Food Safety Hazards and Contamination	Everyone who handles food needs to be aware of food safety hazards to keep hygienic and prevent food from becoming contaminated, this module includes the main food safety hazards and how to control bacteria.
Understanding Bacterial Growth and Temperature Control	Bacteria can cause food contamination and this section of the course includes details on what bacteria is, bacterial growth and what affects the growth, bacterial spores, bacterial toxins, destroying microorganisms, temperature control, cross contamination and how to avoid it.
Applying Food Safety	Making food safe and last longer is great for business, this module covers the methods the food industry can use to preserve food and how storage and temperature control safeguard fresh food and keep it safe.

Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering Certificate

At the end of this food hygiene course, you will need to complete a test that consists of 30 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark, and – if necessary – may attempt the test three times at no extra cost. If learners do not achieve the 75% pass mark, further attempts may be given by contacting our support team.

Posted & Digital Food Hygiene Certificate

Upon completing the food hygiene course, learners will be able to download a digital food hygiene certificate from Virtual College. If you have bought the posted food hygiene certificate option, a high quality, seal embossed, certificate will be sent out the following working week after completion. 

This certification is universally recognised and can be used to provide evidence of food hygiene and safety training both internally and to external auditors. 

There is no set time for how long a certificate is valid for, but the accepted industry standard is for food hygiene certificates to be renewed every three years. However, some employers may require you to renew your certification more frequently than this.

This online food hygiene course is not a formal RQF food safety & hygiene qualification, the levels only indicate the type of food and hygiene course so that businesses can choose whom it is suitable for.

You will learn

• An introduction to food safety and hygiene
• The impact of food-borne illness
• Understanding food law
• Food safety hazards and contamination
• Food preservation, storage and temperature control

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Anyone working in a role that involves the handling or preparation of food
• Anyone who manages staff members in a catering environment
• Includes anyone working in Hotels, Restaurants, Takeaways, Cafes, Bars, Fast food outlets, Fish & chip shops, Kitchens, Hospitals, Prisons, Schools and Colleges

Legislation

Legislation covered in this course includes:

If you’re working in the hospitality or service industry, you will need to comply with the latest food and hygiene regulations. This Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering course is designed to help you comply with EU Regulation 852/2004, which requires food businesses to ensure that any employee who handles food is fully trained in food hygiene. The contents of this course also adhere to the Industry Standards set by People 1st and the Sector Skills Council for the Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism industries.

The complete training package for catering managers and supervisors contains over 20 hours of CPD approved training as well a RoSPA Assured Level 3 Food Hygiene for Supervisors course. This 12 course package ensures compliance with the latest legislation and guidance with easy to manage and access learning. Designed for catering and hospitality businesses this package includes a wide range of courses designed by elearning specialists.

Package Overview

Format

• Advanced
• Over 20 Hours of Training
• Online Study

Accreditation

• Over 20 CPD Hours
• Meets UK / EU Food Handlers Training Requirements
• RoSPA Assured

Package description

This package provides a comprehensive level of training in a cost-effective way. Save over 55% when compared to purchasing the courses individually.

Included within the package are a number of supplementary courses, which will build up further knowledge and ensure basic compliance requirements are met.

Each elearning course has been crafted by our experienced learning specialists to make sure all learners will be actively engaged with the material and can complete it around their schedule. Effective training can be accessed at the touch of a button, capitalising on the flexibility of online learning environments so anyone can learn whenever and wherever they want.

Our package offers you a cost-effective way to train your staff with relevant resources and set them up to be safe and successful in the workplace.

About the package

The training package includes Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene, along with 11 other courses – to help with your staff training needs.

What is included

• Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors
• Level 2 HACCP
• Food Allergy Awareness training
• Legislation Relating to the Service of Food and Beverages
• COSHH Training
• An Awareness of Health and Safety
• First Aid: The Primary Survey
• Fire Safety Training
• Cyber Security Awareness
• The Essentials of Data Protection (GDPR)
• Customer Service in Hospitality
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our package offering is one of the most cost-effective ways to get online learning solutions for your catering or hospitality business. Get access to a wide range of elearning courses, each designed to give you the best learning experience and ensure your business is compliant with the latest legislation.

Whatever the needs of your organisation or business, make sure your staff have the right training for a more efficient and safer workplace.

Benefits of the package

• Free learning platform
• Keep up-to-date with compliance regulations
• Unlimited access to elearning materials
• Reduced Learning and Development costs
• Accessible at a time and place that suits you
• Learn online at your own pace
• Compliance with UK legislation and regulation
• Interactive and immersive content
• Access to 12 high quality courses
• Instant digital certificates on completion

This course is not a formal RQF food safety & hygiene qualification, the levels only indicate the type of course so that businesses can choose whom it is suitable for.

You will learn

• This package includes 12 courses designed to help with business compliance in all areas

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Suitable for food supervisors, team leaders and managers
• Suitable for those looking to take the next step in their hospitality career
• Bakery Staff
• Restaurant Employees
• Those working in bars
• Fish & Chip Shop staff
• Food Trucks
• Food Packing Plants
• Food Production Factories
• Schools
• Fast Food Outlets
• Takeaways
• Colleges
• Hospitals
• Hotels
• B&B’s
• Cruises
• Holiday Parks
• Hostels
• Guest Houses