Food Hygiene · Level 1
Level 1 Food Hygiene Training
A short, plain introduction to food hygiene for people in low-risk roles who handle little food or only wrapped food.
- About 30 min
- 4 modules, 8 lessons
- 15 question test
What you will learn
- Explain why food hygiene matters and who is most at risk
- Recognise the four main types of contamination
- Wash your hands correctly and at the right times
- Know what to report, including illness, cuts and pests
- Store wrapped and chilled food safely and read date marks
- Help keep customers with food allergies safe
Who it is for
- Front-of-house and waiting staff
- Kitchen porters and pot washers
- Stock, delivery and warehouse staff
- New starters before further training
Your employer decides what training your role needs, so check with them if you are unsure.
About this course
This introductory course is for people whose work brings them near food, but who handle little food or only wrapped food. Examples are front-of-house staff, kitchen porters, warehouse and stock staff, and new starters.
You will learn why food hygiene matters, what can contaminate food, and the everyday habits that keep food safe. If you prepare or handle open food, a deeper course such as Level 2 is usually more suitable. Your employer decides what training your role needs.
Curriculum
Module 1Why food hygiene matters2 lessons, about 4 min
- Describe the harm food poisoning can do
- Explain what the law expects of food handlers
- Recognise the four types of contamination
- What is food hygiene?2 min
- The four types of contamination2 min
Module 2Everyday hygiene habits2 lessons, about 4 min
- Wash your hands correctly and at the right times
- Know the fitness to work rules
- Follow good personal habits
- Handwashing2 min
- Fitness to work and personal habits2 min
Module 3Storing food safely2 lessons, about 4 min
- Check packaging and report damage
- Use date marks correctly
- Keep chilled and frozen food at a safe temperature
- Packaging, stock and date marks2 min
- Keeping food at the right temperature2 min
Module 4A clean and allergen-aware workplace2 lessons, about 4 min
- Clean and disinfect in the right order
- Deal with waste and report pests
- Respond safely to questions about allergens
- Cleaning, waste and pests2 min
- Allergens2 min
The test
- Format
- Multiple choice, one question per screen, 15 questions
- To pass
- 75% or higher
- Retakes
- Unlimited retakes at no extra cost. Review the suggested lessons before trying again.
- Cost
- Free to study and sit. £14.99 only after you pass.
What happens after you pass
- 1
Add your details and payEnter your name as you want it on the certificate, then pay securely by card.
- 2
Get your PDF straight awayDownload it as soon as payment clears. A copy comes to you by email.
- 3
Show it to anyoneYour certificate has its own code and QR code, so an employer can check it is genuine.
UK law sets no expiry date for food hygiene training. We suggest a refresher about every 3 years, and your employer may ask for it sooner.
Our certificates are private training certificates of completion, not regulated qualifications. UK law does not require one specific food hygiene certificate. It requires food handlers to be supervised and instructed or trained appropriately. Employers decide what training each role needs, and a certificate does not replace practical instruction or supervision.
Questions about this course
Is Level 1 enough for my job?
That depends on your role. Level 1 suits low-risk roles. If you prepare or handle open food, a deeper course such as Level 2 is usually more suitable. Your employer decides what training your role needs.
How long does it take?
Allow about 30 minutes: around 15 minutes to read the lessons and around 15 minutes for the 15-question assessment. You can go at your own pace.
What does Level 1 mean?
It describes the depth of the content. It is not a level on the RQF or SCQF. The certificate is a private certificate of completion, not a regulated qualification.
Does the course cover the whole of the UK?
Yes. Where a rule differs between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the lesson says so.
Do I pay before starting?
No. You can study and take the assessment first, then pay only if you pass and want your certificate.
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