Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety
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Free food and health courses for benefit claimants
Self-certify under an NFS benefit or veteran-status route, then choose from 12 digital courses. No proof upload is required for this version. Learning access is being configured separately.
Self-certification · multiple digital courses · no proof upload
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About the free-course offer
Self-certify using the checker, choose one or more eligible digital courses, and add them to your Shopify cart with the programme discount. No evidence upload is required.
Who can apply?
The 11 benefit and veteran-status routes listed below qualify for this NFS offer. You may choose multiple digital courses. Employment alone is not a rejection. No proof upload is required.
What is included?
The offer covers 12 approved digital courses. Physical certificate extras are excluded. Course access, assessments and certificate delivery are being configured separately; adding a course is not proof of enrolment.
Universal Credit and eligibility
Check the circumstances for your route before choosing courses. Employment or self-employment alone does not exclude you from the NFS offer.
If you receive Universal Credit
Self-certify your current Universal Credit situation in the checker. Current receipt can match the NFS offer. Joint claims, a pending decision, a £0 payment, not currently receiving Universal Credit or being unsure need clarification; they are not automatically rejected.
Before you check
Other benefit and veteran-status routes are included too. Select the route that describes your own circumstances and answer accurately. No proof upload is required. This checks the NFS course offer, not your entitlement to government benefits.
Courses included
All 12 listed digital courses are included in this self-certification offer. Choose multiple courses after the checker. Printed, posted and laminated options are not included. Nothing is preselected.
Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety
Digital course included in this programme
View course details: Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety
Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety
Digital course included in this programme
View course details: Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety
Level 4 Food Safety Management
Digital course included in this programme
View course details: Level 4 Food Safety Management
Level 2 Food Allergy Awareness
Digital course included in this programme
View course details: Level 2 Food Allergy Awareness
Level 3 Food Allergy Management
Digital course included in this programme
View course details: Level 3 Food Allergy Management
Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace
Digital course included in this programme
View course details: Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace
Level 3 Health & Safety in the Workplace
Digital course included in this programme
View course details: Level 3 Health & Safety in the Workplace
Food Hygiene Refresher Course
Digital course included in this programme
View course details: Food Hygiene Refresher Course
View the current course catalogue. Standard paid course pages remain separate from programme applications.
Enrolment steps
Complete the self-check and choose your digital courses. The cart step is separate from learning access, which is still being configured.
Check eligibility
Answer the relevant questions under the published programme rules.
Choose your courses
Read the course information, then select one or more digital courses after the self-check.
Complete £0 checkout
Review the discount in your cart, then personally complete checkout. Paid extras and unrelated items are not free.
Start learning
Access follows verified checkout and course enrolment. Certificates depend on the actual course requirements.
Questions and support
Can I apply if I work or have a joint claim?
The programme includes the eleven benefit and veteran-status routes listed in the checker. Employment or self-employment alone is not an automatic rejection. Joint Universal Credit claims and uncertain or £0-payment situations need clarification; they are not automatically rejected.
Which courses are included, and how many can I receive?
All 12 digital courses listed here are included. You may select multiple different courses for your own learning. Printed, posted and laminated certificate options remain paid extras.
Do I need to upload proof?
No. For this version, you self-certify that your answers are accurate. No document upload is requested. Do not email benefit documents or send them through a general contact form.
What happens after I add my courses?
The checker adds your selected digital courses and applies the programme discount. Review your cart before personally completing Shopify checkout. Unrelated items remain payable. Cart addition does not activate learning access.
When will learning access and certificates be available?
Course access integration is still being configured. Certificate and assessment conditions must be confirmed for each covered course before the programme opens.
What if I already have a course?
Existing paid access and progress are not changed by this page. Use your existing learning route for a course you already own, or contact support for information. Proof uploads are not required for this version.
Check your eligibility
Check your eligibility for free training
Choose the benefit or veteran-status route that applies to you, review your answers and make your self-declaration. Then select the digital courses you would like to take.
- Choose one or more of the 12 included digital courses for your own learning.
- You self-certify your circumstances. No proof upload is required.
- Review the programme discount in your cart before completing Shopify checkout yourself.
NFS programme routes
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Adult Disability Payment (ADP)
- Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance
- Carer's Allowance
- Carer Support Payment
- Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
- Veteran / former UK Armed Forces
Veteran status is a separate route, not a benefit payment.
Course delivery is being configured. You can use this self-check and prepare your course selection, but adding courses or completing checkout does not currently confirm lesson access. Contact support before relying on a start date.
Help and privacy
Your answers stay in this page and clear when you leave or reload. Selected course IDs and a route-specific discount code are sent to Shopify cart. That code identifies your benefit or veteran route and may appear in order records and connected systems; it is not anonymous. This tab temporarily keeps course IDs and quantities to prevent duplicate cart additions after a connection failure; it does not store your answers or route. Do not enter medical details, National Insurance numbers, bank details or document contents.
Your route
Universal Credit circumstances
Review your answers
Check your selected route before confirming. Nothing is saved to your account by this self-check.
Your self-certification is complete
Your declaration matches an NFS programme route. Choose the digital courses you want below. No proof upload is required; this is not independent verification of your benefit status.
One of each selected course is added. No printed, posted, laminated or subscription options are selected.
Existing cart items are kept. Unrelated products and physical extras remain payable. Programme codes do not combine with other discounts; review any changed totals. Courses and learning access are separate.
Your circumstances need clarification
This self-check cannot confirm a route from these answers. You have not been rejected. You can change your answers or contact support without sending benefit documents.
Get helpCourse delivery is being configured. You can use this self-check and prepare your course selection, but adding courses or completing checkout does not currently confirm lesson access. Contact support before relying on a start date.
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Course information
Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety
Course overview
Build essential food safety knowledge with National Food Safety’s Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety course.
Level
Level 1
Who this course is for
Beginners and staff who work around food or handle pre-packaged products
Study time
1-2 hours
Study format
Online
Assessment requirements
Online multiple-choice assessment
Retake arrangements
Unlimited
Certificate conditions
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.
Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety
Course overview
Develop the knowledge to handle, prepare and serve food safely with National Food Safety’s Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety course.
Level
Level 2
Who this course is for
Food handlers, chefs, kitchen assistants and catering staff
Study time
2-3 hours
Study format
Online
Assessment requirements
Online multiple-choice assessment
Retake arrangements
Unlimited
Certificate conditions
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.
Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety
Course overview
Build the knowledge to supervise food safety and lead your team with National Food Safety’s Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety course.
Level
Level 3
Who this course is for
Supervisors, managers, head chefs and food business owners
Study format
Online
Assessment requirements
Online multiple-choice assessment
Retake arrangements
Unlimited
Certificate conditions
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.
Level 4 Food Safety Management
Course overview
Strengthen your ability to lead safer food operations with National Food Safety’s Level 4 Food Safety Management course.
Level
Level 4
Who this course is for
Senior managers, head chefs and food business owners
Study time
5-10 hours
Study format
Online
Assessment requirements
Online multiple-choice assessment
Retake arrangements
Unlimited
Certificate conditions
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.
Level 2 Food Allergy Awareness
Course overview
Build the knowledge to handle food allergens safely with National Food Safety’s Level 2 Food Allergy Awareness course.
Level
Level 2
Who this course is for
Food handlers, chefs, kitchen assistants and front-of-house staff
Study time
2-3 hours
Study format
Online
Assessment requirements
Online multiple-choice assessment
Retake arrangements
Unlimited
Certificate conditions
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.
Level 3 Food Allergy Management
Course overview
Strengthen your ability to manage food allergy risks with National Food Safety’s Level 3 Food Allergy Management course.
Level
Level 3
Who this course is for
Managers, supervisors, head chefs and food business owners
Study time
5-10 hours
Study format
Online
Assessment requirements
Online multiple-choice assessment
Retake arrangements
Unlimited
Certificate conditions
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.
Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace
Course overview
Build the knowledge to work safely and recognise everyday risks with National Food Safety’s Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace course.
Level
Level 2
Who this course is for
Employees across catering, hospitality, retail, offices and warehousing
Study time
2-3 hours
Study format
Online
Assessment requirements
Online multiple-choice assessment
Retake arrangements
Unlimited
Certificate conditions
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.
Level 3 Health & Safety in the Workplace
Course overview
Develop the knowledge to lead safer working practices with National Food Safety’s Level 3 Health & Safety in the Workplace course.
Level
Level 3
Who this course is for
Supervisors, team leaders, managers and business owners
Study time
3-5 hours
Study format
Online
Assessment requirements
Online multiple-choice assessment
Retake arrangements
Unlimited
Certificate conditions
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.
Level 2 HACCP
Course overview
Build your understanding of food safety controls with National Food Safety’s Level 2 HACCP course.
Level
Level 2
Who this course is for
Food handlers, kitchen assistants and staff working in catering, hospitality and food retail
Study time
2-3 hours
Study format
Online
Assessment requirements
Online multiple-choice assessment
Retake arrangements
Unlimited
Certificate conditions
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.
Level 3 HACCP
Course overview
Develop the knowledge to create, implement and review effective food safety procedures with National Food Safety’s Level 3 HACCP course.
Level
Level 3
Who this course is for
Supervisors, managers, head chefs and HACCP team members
Study time
5-10 hours
Study format
Online
Assessment requirements
Online multiple-choice assessment
Retake arrangements
Unlimited
Certificate conditions
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.
Food Hygiene Refresher Course
Course overview
Refresh your food safety knowledge and reinforce safer working habits with National Food Safety’s Food Hygiene Refresher Course.
Level
Refresher
Who this course is for
Food handlers, kitchen assistants and catering staff
Study time
1-2 hours
Study format
Online
Assessment requirements
Online multiple-choice assessment
Retake arrangements
Unlimited
Certificate conditions
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.
Level 2 COSHH
Course overview
Build the knowledge to recognise hazardous substances and work more safely with National Food Safety’s Level 2 COSHH course.
Level
Level 2
Who this course is for
Employees who handle cleaning chemicals or encounter harmful substances in catering, hospitality, cleaning and other workplaces
Study time
2-3 hours
Study format
Online
Assessment requirements
Online multiple-choice assessment
Retake arrangements
Unlimited
Certificate conditions
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.