Level 1 Food Safety and Hygiene Elearning

This Level 1 Food Safety and Hygiene e-learning course introduces the essential principles of food safety for beginners working in environments where food is prepared or stored. By the end of the course, learners will understand key topics including food hygiene practices, hazard recognition, personal hygiene, contamination control, and basic food safety management.

Even if you don’t handle food directly, a solid understanding of food safety is vital for anyone working in the food industry. The Food Hygiene Regulations 2006 require all food businesses to operate safely—this includes staff involved with pre-packaged foods or working in support roles.

Food safety goes beyond preparation; it covers every stage where food could be compromised.

Whether you are receiving deliveries, storing products, or serving pre-packaged items, your actions play a role in maintaining safety. Issues such as incorrect storage temperatures, damaged packaging, or poor stock rotation can all result in unsafe food. Achieving the Food Hygiene Certificate Level 1 should help you understand the best way to tackle these issues.

This course is perfect for those who:

• Need to meet workplace requirements for food environment roles
• Want to progress into food handling positions in the future
• Are responsible for storing or transporting food products
• Work in retail environments selling pre-packaged foods
• Support kitchen or food preparation areas

This course is suitable for a range of learners, including those cooking at home, gaining work experience in a food-related setting, or simply looking to develop their knowledge of food handling. By completing this Level 1 Food Hygiene course, learners will understand the importance of food safety, the role of hygiene in the kitchen, and how to prevent contamination.

The material is delivered in an interactive, engaging format designed to make the content accessible and easy to follow. However, as an introductory course for beginners, it does not meet the legal training requirements for food handlers working in the catering or hospitality industry.

Course Structure

• Introduction to Food Safety
• Hazards, Contamination and Controls
• Personal Hygiene
• Cleaning and Hygienic Premises