Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety
Essential Food Safety Training for Food Handlers
The Level 2 Health & Hygiene course is designed for anyone who prepares, handles, or serves food as part of their role. It provides a deeper understanding of food safety principles and helps businesses meet their legal obligations under UK food safety law.
This course is ideal for staff working in restaurants, takeaways, cafés, bakeries, pubs, care settings, schools, and food production environments.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for food handlers and kitchen staff, including chefs, cooks and catering assistants, as well as bar staff and front-of-house teams who handle food. It is also appropriate for care home, school and nursery staff, and for anyone who requires a Level 2 Food Hygiene certification. No prior qualifications are required to complete this course.
What You Will Learn
By completing this course, learners will gain an understanding of food safety legislation and legal responsibilities, along with the causes and prevention of food poisoning. The training covers food hazards, including biological, chemical, physical and allergenic risks, and explains the importance of personal hygiene and illness reporting. Learners will also understand safe food storage, temperature control and stock rotation, as well as effective cleaning, disinfection and pest control. The course addresses cross-contamination risks and how to prevent them, and outlines workplace food safety procedures and best practice.
Course Features
This fully online course allows learners to study at their own pace through clear, engaging modules supported by practical workplace examples. An end-of-course multiple-choice assessment is included, and learners receive an instant digital certificate upon successful completion. The course is accredited, recognised across the UK, and can be accessed on desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
Certification
On successful completion of the assessment, learners will receive a Level 2 Health & Hygiene Certificate, which can be downloaded immediately and used as evidence of compliance during food safety inspections. Certificates are typically valid for three years, depending on employer and industry requirements.
Why Choose IQ Training?
IQ Training provides UK-focused, up-to-date course content designed for real workplaces rather than theory alone. The training is easy to understand, free from unnecessary jargon, trusted by food businesses and professionals, and learner support is available whenever help is needed.
Course Duration
The approximate completion time for this course is between two and three hours. Learners can progress at their own pace and pause and resume the course at any time.
Get Started Today
Ensure your team meets food safety standards and works confidently and legally. Enrol now and complete your Level 2 Health & Hygiene training online with IQ Training.
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