Who is this for?

Designed for individuals who prepare or handle open foods, as well as food managers seeking a certified qualification that meets industry and legal standards.

Requirements

No prior knowledge needed. Participants must complete all learning modules and successfully pass the 20-question multiple-choice assessment to receive their certificate.

Approved & Recognised

This Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification meets the minimum legal training requirement for food handlers working in a commercial food environment in the UK. It aligns with the outcomes of the core clinical and food safety frameworks.

• Introduction to food safety and the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
• Key food safety definitions — hazards, contamination, FSMS
• Food hygiene laws, inspections, and legal responsibilities
• Due diligence, vulnerable groups, and food handler duties
• Understanding the 14 legally recognised allergens
• Allergen management, coeliac disease, and food intolerances

• Physical, chemical, biological, and allergenic hazard categories
• Preventing foreign bodies and managing chemical risks
• Acrylamide — causes, risks, and reduction methods
• Biological hazards — bacteria, viruses, and parasites
• Cross-contamination sources, colour coding, and prevention
• Listeria, food poisoning organisms, and outbreak criteria

• When and how to wash hands correctly (6-step method)
• Using probe thermometers and calibration procedures
• Cooking, reheating, and hot-holding temperature requirements
• Safe refrigeration, freezing, and cooling of high-risk foods
• Defrosting foods safely and use-by date management
• Stock rotation using the FIFO principle

• Two-stage cleaning — clean vs disinfect vs sanitise
• Cleaning food storage areas, dishwashers, and dry stores
• Managing food waste, fat and oil disposal
• Pest control — common pests, signs, and prevention
• FSMS, HACCP plans, record keeping, and due diligence
• Corrective actions and reporting food safety failures

20-Question
Multiple Choice Test

On completing all modules, you’ll take a 20-question multiple-choice assessment to demonstrate your knowledge. Pass it, and your CPD certificate is issued immediately — no waiting, no posting.

Questions draw from all four units and test both understanding and practical application of food safety principles.

Recognised Continuing Professional Development

This course has been CPD certified and awards 3 CPD points on successful completion. CPD certification provides independent assurance that the learning activity meets recognised standards of quality and relevance. The points you earn here can be recorded in your CPD log and count towards annual professional development requirements.

Your CPD certificate is generated automatically upon passing the assessment and can be downloaded, printed, or shared with your employer immediately.

Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2

One-time payment · No subscription

• ✓ Full access to all 4 course units
• ✓ Approximately 3 hours of learning
• ✓ 20-question multiple-choice assessment
• ✓ 3 CPD points on completion
• ✓ Instant downloadable certificate
• ✓ Self-paced — study on any device
• ✓ Meets UK legal training requirements
• ✓ Unlimited assessment retakes included

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