Level 3 Food hygiene & Safety
Level 3 Food Hygiene is for the person responsible for food safety in a business — head chefs, kitchen managers, catering supervisors and owners. It goes beyond personal hygiene into running the system: HACCP, staff training, monitoring records and handling inspections.
100% online and self-paced, it takes around 6–8 hours. Pass the multiple-choice end of course quiz for an instant digital certificate, with unlimited resits included.
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- Immediate access
- No assessment fees
- Secure online checkout
One learner or the whole team.
Start your own training now, or choose the number of places your team needs. Either way, access is immediate and everything stays simple.
- Full online course access
- End-of-course assessment
- Unlimited assessment resits
- Instant digital certificate
- Full online course access
- End-of-course assessment
- Unlimited assessment resits
- Instant digital certificate
Why pay more for the same essential outcome?
IQ Training®
100% online course, assessment, unlimited resits and an instant named digital certificate.
Clear enough for a first shift.
Practical enough for every shift after.
One focused learner story at a time.
Whatever your kitchen looks like,
safe food starts with you.
Chefs, cooks
& kitchen teams
Cafés
& takeaways
Food trucks
mobile caterers
Six responsibilities of a food safety supervisor.
No filler. Just clear, workplace-focused learning that helps you recognise risks and make safer decisions.
Your legal duties
HACCP-based systems
Supervising hygiene
Allergen management
Training & records
Inspection ready
Training that works wherever you do.
Move through short, focused learning modules at your own pace. Your progress is saved, the interface is simple, and the course adapts across phone, tablet and desktop.
- Clear, structured modules
- Pause and return anytime
- Accessible on any device
- Available in 100+ languages
Finish today.
Prove it today.
Complete the modules, pass the assessment and your named IQ Training™ certificate is ready to download straight away.
Train the team.
See who is ready.
Choose your learner places, assign training and keep certificates together—without chasing paperwork across the business.
Everything you need to know before you start.
Still unsure? Contact IQ Training™ and the team can help you choose the right training route.
Who should complete Level 3 training?
Level 3 is designed for supervisors, managers and business owners responsible for overseeing food safety systems and staff compliance.
Do I need Level 2 before taking Level 3?
It is strongly recommended that learners have completed Level 2 or have equivalent experience before progressing to Level 3.
Does this course cover HACCP?
Yes. Level 3 includes detailed guidance on HACCP principles and food safety management systems.
Is this suitable for business owners?
Yes. The course is particularly valuable for owners who carry ultimate responsibility for food safety compliance.
How long does the course take?
Most learners complete Level 3 within three to four hours.
Will this help during an EHO inspection?
Yes. Level 3 training demonstrates supervisory-level understanding and commitment to structured food safety management.
How long does a Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate last?
There is no legal expiry date on a Level 3 certificate. Because supervisors and managers are responsible for food safety systems, most businesses and Environmental Health Officers expect refresher training every three years.
Get your Level 3 food hygiene certificate today.
Learn online at your own pace, with unlimited assessment resits and instant certification after passing.
