Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety

FOOD SAFETY TRAINING

Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety

Build essential food safety knowledge with National Food Safety’s Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety course.
Course level
Level 1
Study time
1-2 hours
CPD points
2
Study method
Online
Renewal guidance
Expires 3 years from issue date.
Retakes
Unlimited
Content reviewed

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Course overview

Overview

Build essential food safety knowledge with National Food Safety’s Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety course.
Course level
Level 1
Study time
1-2 hours
Study method
Online
Selected package total
£9.99 GBP
Content reviewed
Free learning modules
6
CPD points
2
Retakes
Unlimited

About this course

Build essential food safety knowledge with National Food Safety’s Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety course. Designed for beginners and staff who work around food or handle pre-packaged products, this online food hygiene course introduces safer working practices for support roles in catering, hospitality and food retail. It provides basic food safety awareness for front-of-house staff, kitchen porters, retail assistants and food delivery teams, helping...

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Online multiple-choice assessment
Digital certificate after meeting the completion requirements
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Build essential food safety knowledge with National Food Safety’s Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety course. Designed for beginners and staff who work around food or handle pre-packaged products, this online food hygiene course introduces safer working practices for support roles in catering, hospitality and food retail. It provides basic food safety awareness for front-of-house staff, kitchen porters, retail assistants and food delivery teams, helping you understand your responsibilities and recognise everyday hygiene risks.

You’ll learn about personal hygiene, handwashing, food poisoning, food safety hazards and cross-contamination, alongside effective cleaning, safe food storage and the basics of temperature control. Build the knowledge to follow workplace hygiene procedures, reduce contamination risks and help protect customers.

Assessment
Online multiple-choice assessment
Accreditation
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Certificate
Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety
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Entry Requirements

Who is it for?

Beginners and staff who work around food or handle pre-packaged products

Prerequisites

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Course language

  • English

Language and digital requirements

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Online
Learning pace
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Quizzes and practice
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Retakes
Unlimited
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Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety

£9.99 GBP

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Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.

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1-2 hours

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Modules

6 free learning modules · 6 written lessons

Explore the supplementary written learning below. These materials support your understanding; the paid assessment and certification are separate. They do not replace workplace-specific instruction.

ModuleWhat you will learnWritten lessons
1
Module 6: Basic allergen awareness

Take allergy questions seriously, find approved information and prevent allergen cross-contact instead of guessing from appearance or memory.

  1. Module 6: Basic allergen awareness
1 lesson
2
Module 5: Cleaning, waste and pest awareness

Clean and disinfect correctly, control waste, report pest signs and notice premises faults that could affect food safety.

  1. Module 5: Cleaning, waste and pest awareness
1 lesson
3
Module 4: Safe food handling and storage

Keep food protected, recognise storage risks, understand date labels and use stock rotation without guessing whether food is safe.

  1. Module 4: Safe food handling and storage
1 lesson
4
Module 1: Introduction to food safety

Understand what makes food safe, why hygiene matters and how your everyday actions and reporting responsibilities help protect customers.

  1. Module 1: Introduction to food safety
1 lesson
5
Module 3: Personal hygiene

Use clean hands, suitable clothing and safe habits, and report illness or wounds before they can affect food safety.

  1. Module 3: Personal hygiene
1 lesson
6
Module 2: Food hazards and contamination

Recognise the four main types of food hazard and use safe handling, separation and reporting to prevent contamination spreading.

  1. Module 2: Food hazards and contamination
1 lesson
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Exam and Certificate

Assessment

Assessment method
Online multiple-choice assessment
Questions
30
Pass requirements
26/30 Questions
Time limit
60 Mins
Retakes
Unlimited
Results and feedback
Receive your score and pass/fail result immediately after completing the assessment. Clear feedback highlights any topics you need to revisit, helping you prepare for a retake if required.

Your course certificate

Award
Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety
Issuer
National Food Safety
Completion requirements
Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment.
Renewal or expiry
Expires 3 years from issue date.

FAQs

Who is this course for?

Beginners and staff who work around food or handle pre-packaged products.

How long does the course take?

1-2 hours.

How is the course assessed?

Online multiple-choice assessment. The assessment has 30 questions, a pass requirement of 26/30 questions and a 60 mins time limit.

Can I retake the assessment?

Unlimited retakes.

When is my certificate awarded?

Your certificate is awarded once you have completed all required course content and passed the final assessment. Expires 3 years from issue date.

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