Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety
- 100% Online, Flexible Learning
- Learn on Any Device
- Instant Digital Certificate
- Unlimited Exam Retakes
- Available in 100+ Languages
- User-Friendly & Accessible Platform
- Fully Compliant with UK Food Safety Law
- Recognised by Local Authorities
- CPD Accredited Training
- Designed for EHO Inspection Confidence
About This Course
Our Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety course provides essential, entry-level food safety training for anyone starting work in a food environment. It delivers clear, practical knowledge designed to help learners understand their responsibilities and work safely from day one.
The course is 100% online and fully self-paced, allowing learners to complete the training in approximately 1–2 hours. Assessment is completed through an online multiple-choice exam, with a required pass mark of 80%. Upon successful completion, learners receive an instant digital certificate download, and unlimited resits are included at no additional cost.
This course offers a straightforward, accessible introduction to food safety standards and safe working practices in line with current UK requirements.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for entry-level food handlers and new starters working in food environments.
It is suitable for staff in restaurants, cafés, takeaways, catering businesses, food retail, food production and hospitality settings who carry out basic food handling duties. It is also appropriate for front-of-house staff, temporary workers, volunteers and anyone handling low-risk food tasks.
No previous experience or formal training is required, making it the ideal starting point for those entering the food industry.
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Developed Under the IQ6 Impact CPD Framework
All IQ Training courses are developed and quality assured under the 1Q6 Impact CPD Framework, supporting structured professional development and measurable learning outcomes.
Built around real-world application, compliance alignment and recognised industry standards – giving both learners employers confidence in the quality of training delivered.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, learners will understand their basic legal and workplace responsibilities in relation to food safety and hygiene.
The course explains how to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, prevent cross-contamination, reduce the risk of food poisoning, and handle food safely using correct storage and temperature control practices. Learners will also gain an understanding of effective cleaning and disinfection procedures and why maintaining safe systems of work is essential.
Together, these principles support safe, compliant food handling practices across all food business environments.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the assessment, learners receive a Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety Certificate.
This certificate is suitable for employers, managers and Environmental Health Officers (EHO) as evidence of essential food safety awareness and good practice. Certificates are downloadable instantly and can be re-downloaded any time from your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How It Works
Enroll & Access Instantly
Register online and gain immediate access to your course through our secure learning platform.
Complete Structured Online Training
Work through the course content at your own pace, following clear modules designed under the IQ6 Impact CPD Framework.
Receive Your Certificate
Upon successful completion, receive a digital certificate confirming your professional development and course completion.
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