Essential Food Safety Training for Food Handlers
The Level 3 Health & Hygiene course is designed for those who have responsibility for overseeing food safety within a business. It provides a detailed understanding of food safety management, helping supervisors and managers ensure compliance with UK food safety legislation and maintain high standards across their operations.
This course is ideal for those working in restaurants, takeaways, cafés, bakeries, pubs, care settings, schools, and food production environments who are responsible for supervising staff or managing food safety procedures.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for supervisors, team leaders, kitchen managers, head chefs, business owners, and anyone with responsibility for implementing or monitoring food safety systems. It is also appropriate for those developing or managing HACCP-based procedures and ensuring teams follow correct hygiene practices.
Learners are typically expected to have some prior knowledge of food safety (for example, Level 2 training), although this is not mandatory.
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, real-world examples relevant to supervisory roles.
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 3 Health & Hygiene Certificate, which can be downloaded immediately and used as evidence of competency during food safety inspections and audits.
Certificates are typically valid for three years, depending on employer policy and industry requirements.
Why Choose IQ Training?
IQ Training provides UK-focused, up-to-date content designed for real working environments, not just theory. The training is practical, easy to understand, and supports supervisors in confidently managing food safety within their teams.
Trusted by food businesses and professionals, 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 supervisors have the knowledge and confidence to manage food safety effectively and meet legal obligations.
Enrol now and complete your Level 3 Health & Hygiene training online with IQ Training.
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