Food Safety Level 1 - Online

Level 1 Food Safety Online Course

Gain a solid foundation in food hygiene with this self-paced online course, designed as an induction for anyone entering the food industry or looking to understand the essentials. With food hygiene ratings under constant public scrutiny, this course helps your team uphold high standards, protect your business, and build customer trust. This course is also suitable for learners preparing to undertake the Level 1 Food Safety qualification, relevant to catering, manufacturing, or retail sectors. If you’d like to include the exam as part of your booking then please select this from the drop down menu.  

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Staff working in roles that require handling or interaction with food
• Individuals working in low-risk catering environments
• Work experience students in food businesses
• Home cooks interested in food hygiene fundamentals

If you're involved in preparing or handling high-risk foods, we recommend our Level 2 Food Safety course. For supervisors or business owners, explore our Level 3 Food Safety training.

Course Highlights

• ✅ Meets UK legal training requirements for food handlers
• ✅ CPD accredited – earn 5 CPD points
• ✅ Written by Richard Sprenger, leading food safety author
• ✅ Self-paced online learning – complete in 2 to 3 hours (average)
• ✅ Accessible on desktop, laptop, and tablet
• ✅ Features audio voiceover, transcript, and glossary
• ✅ Instant PDF certificate upon completion
• ✅ Interactive content including 3D scenarios and engaging exercises

Course Content

• Introduction to food safety
• Microbiological hazards
• Food poisoning and it’s control
• Contamination hazards and controls
• Safe food handling and storage
• Personal hygiene
• Pest control
• Cleaning and disinfection

Assessment & Certification

• Multiple-choice quiz at the end of the course
• 100% pass mark required (unlimited attempts)
• Immediate access to your CPD-accredited certificate

Ready to Get Started?

Enrol today and start learning at your own pace. Protect your business, boost your knowledge, and meet legal requirements with confidence.