Course description
Food Hygiene Level 1 Training - Online Course
This online introductory food hygiene course is for staff whose role involves handling food. The course provides knowledge of food hygiene so staff can work safely.
The importance of Food Hygiene training
The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 require all food handlers to be trained in accordance with their food work activity. Therefore, all food businesses must ensure that staff whose role involves handling or preparing food receive the appropriate training in food hygiene.
It is proven that best hygiene practice and food hygiene training help to reduce the risk of food poisoning.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is this Introductory Food Hygiene Course for?
The law requires all food handlers to have a basic understanding of the principles of food hygiene and know how to work safely when handling pre-packaged low-risk foods.
The course is suitable for anyone to undertake, but is especially useful for workers within the hospitality industries. Whether it is a restaurant, bar, school canteen or café, we’ve provided the information required to operate safely.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What are the learning outcomes for the Food Safety Level 1 course?
At the end of the course you will be able to describe:
- The potential consequences of poor food safety
- A range of food safety hazards
- Groups of people who are vulnerable to food poisoning and other food hazards
- Three laws that relate to food safety
- The process of bacterial growth
- The effect of temperature on bacteria
- Common food pests and how to control them
- Rules of personal hygiene for food handlers
- The correct steps to wash hands effectively
- Cleaning methods appropriate in food production
- How to deal with food waste safely.
Training Course Content
Why food safety is important
The first topic is about the importance of food safety. It outlines UK laws that relate to food safety. The topic identifies who needs to know about food safety and the consequences of inadequate food safety. You will learn about four types of food contamination and which groups of people are most vulnerable to food poisoning.
Temperature
The second topic is about food and temperature. You will discover how bacteria grow and what happens to bacteria at various temperatures. The topic covers how to refrigerate, freeze and hot hold food safely.
Food pests
The third topic is about food pests. It identifies animals that can contaminate food. You will learn how to spot the signs of food pests and how to deal with them.
Personal Hygiene
Topic 4 is about personal hygiene. It covers the importance of hand washing and rules of personal hygiene for food handlers.
Cleaning Methods
The final topic outlines the standard cleaning process for food preparation areas. You will learn how and when to clean surfaces and equipment.
Course delivery details
This training course will take approximately 1 hour to complete. However, you can take as long as you want to complete the online course, there are no time limits.
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Average rating 4.8
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Expenses
Price: £10.00 ex. vat
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