Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety
The Level 1 Food Hygiene course is the starting point for anyone who works around food but doesn’t prepare it — waiting staff, bar staff, delivery drivers, retail and warehouse teams. Cover the basics of keeping food safe in about an hour and get a CPD-accredited certificate to show an employer or inspector.
100% online and self-paced, it takes around 1 hour. 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
- Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety
- Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety
- 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
Five basics every food business relies on — plus what to do next.
No filler. Just clear, workplace-focused learning that helps you recognise risks and make safer decisions.
How food becomes unsafe
Personal hygiene
Clean work areas
Storage & temperatures
Allergen basics
Your responsibilities
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.
Is Level 1 Food Hygiene suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. Level 1 is designed for new starters and individuals with little or no previous food safety training. It provides a basic introduction to food hygiene principles.
Do I need Level 1 if I already have Level 2?
No. Level 2 covers all Level 1 content in greater depth. Level 1 is typically suitable for low-risk or introductory roles.
Is this course enough for kitchen staff?
Level 1 is suitable for staff with limited food handling responsibilities. Most kitchen staff preparing or cooking food will require Level 2 training.
Does this course cover allergens?
Level 1 introduces allergen awareness, but it does not replace dedicated allergen training such as our Advanced Allergen Awareness course.
How quickly can I complete the course?
Most learners complete Level 1 within one to two hours, depending on pace.
Is the certificate accepted by Environmental Health Officers?
Yes. The course is designed in line with UK food safety expectations and is suitable for demonstrating basic hygiene training during inspections.
Do I need a food hygiene certificate if I only handle packaged food?
UK law requires food handlers to be trained to a level appropriate to their role rather than to hold a specific certificate. For low-risk roles such as handling packaged food, serving drinks or front-of-house work, Level 1 is the recognised standard and gives you a certificate to show inspectors and employers.
How long does a Level 1 Food Hygiene certificate last?
There is no legal expiry date, but the Food Standards Agency and most employers recommend refreshing food hygiene training every three years, or sooner if your role changes.
Get your Level 1 food hygiene certificate today.
Learn online at your own pace, with unlimited assessment resits and instant certification after passing.
