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Level 1 HACCP

Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety Certificate

As someone who works in an environment that deals with food, it is essential that you understand the basic principles of food hygiene so you can help ensure any food sold by your business is safe for consumers to eat. This Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety course has been designed to educate those who don’t work directly with preparing or handling food, but work in an environment where food is handled elsewhere or who only work with low-risk foods. The course familiarizes the learner with basic food hygiene practices so they are able to work safely near food.

Who Should Take This Course?

This Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety course is designed for workers who are not directly involved with the preparation or handling of high-risk foods but work in an environment where food is present or handled elsewhere. This also includes those who work with wrapped or pre-packaged foods. For example:

  • Front of house employees.
  • Checkout staff.
  • Waiters.
  • Bar workers.
  • Food delivery drivers (suppliers, takeaway, etc.).
  • Kitchen porters.
  • Warehouse staff.

If your role involves directly handling or preparing food, then you need to take Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety (available for retail, catering, and manufacturing) in order to comply with food handlers’ legal obligations. If you are a manager or supervisor in a food business, you will require Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety.

Aims of the Training

By the end of this course learners will:

  • Understand the importance of food hygiene and recognize the types of health issues poor food hygiene may cause.
  • Understand what the law says about food hygiene and how businesses can comply.
  • Be able to identify the various types of food safety hazards and know what to do to prevent them from putting food at risk.
  • Be able to maintain good standards of personal hygiene and prevent food from being contaminated.
  • Understand the importance of thorough cleaning and proper waste management.
  • Understand how to carry out effective cleaning activities.