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Level 1 Food Safety & Hygiene Awareness (CPD)
£15.00
The Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety Awareness course, online. A clear, practical first step for anyone new to working in or around food. FSA-aligned, self-paced on any device, with an instant CPD-standard certificate on passing.
Enrolment opens September 2026
This course is with CPD for accreditation review. We are not taking enrolments until that is complete, so every certificate we issue carries the accreditation from day one.
Description
A clear, practical first course in food safety and hygiene for anyone who works in or around a food business. Six short, interactive lessons with knowledge checks, aligned to FSA guidance and UK food law.
What you’ll learn
- Why food safety matters and the basics of UK food law
- Common food hazards and how food becomes unsafe
- Personal hygiene and good handling habits
- Keeping work areas, equipment and surfaces clean
- Simple steps that prevent food poisoning
Who it’s for
New starters, kitchen porters, front-of-house, retail and warehouse staff, volunteers, and anyone in a lower-risk food role who needs a solid foundation.
Why train with Good Food Hygiene?
- Written to the right level and aligned to FSA guidance and current UK law
- Fully online and self-paced: start, pause and finish on any device
- Interactive lessons, knowledge checks and a final assessment
- Instant certificate on passing, recognised by employers and EHOs
- Available for teams too, through our Business accounts
Your certificate
Pass the course and download your personalised, verifiable certificate on the spot, with no waiting and no posting. It shows your name, the course, the date and a unique verification ID, ready to show an employer or an Environmental Health Officer (EHO). We’d suggest refreshing your food safety training every three years.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Level 1 or Level 2 food hygiene course right for me?
Level 1 suits new starters and lower-risk roles (front-of-house, retail, warehouse). If you prepare, cook or handle open food, choose our Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene course.
Is the certificate recognised by Environmental Health Officers?
Yes. Our certificates evidence CPD-standard food hygiene training and can be shown to employers and EHOs as proof of training.
How long does the course take?
About 2 hours in total, and it is fully self-paced — you can stop and pick up where you left off on any device.
How long is my certificate valid?
There is no legal expiry, but the FSA and industry good practice recommend refreshing food safety training every 3 years.
Do I get my certificate straight away?
Yes — pass the end-of-course assessment and you can download your personalised certificate instantly.
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