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Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5

5.0 (3 ratings) 3 enrolled 6h 8m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
6h 8mSelf-paced
12 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 12 lessons 6h 8m total
01 Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5 12 lessons
  1. Module 01: The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
  2. Module 02: Personal Hygiene
  3. Module 03: Contamination Hazards
  4. Module 04: How to Control Contamination Hazards
  5. Module 05: Food Preparation and Processing for Food Manufacturing
  6. Module 06: Cleaning
  7. Module 07: Waste Disposal, Cleaning and Disinfection
  8. Module 08: Food Safety Management System
  9. Module 09: Pest Management
  10. Module 10: Food Premises and Equipment: The Design and Construction
  11. Module 11: Supervision of Food Safety
  12. Module 12: Food Safety Training for the Staff

About this course

This Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Course is designed to provide those who work in the food business or catering industry with a comprehensive understanding of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidelines regarding food hygiene and safety compliance.

Taking you through the food hygiene scoring criteria and how it works, you will learn about the different standards of food hygiene and the Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) scheme for catering businesses. It also goes into detail about the process of how to appeal against your hygiene rating.

This comprehensive Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Training Course covers the fundamentals every restaurant owner, hotel manager and chef should know. From how to clean equipment and work surfaces to E. coli cross-contamination prevention and control. it explores all the essential processes and systems of ensuring excellent food hygiene standards in the workplace.

Last audited and updated on: 20th October 2023

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Institute of Hospitality endorsed
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Developed by qualified food safety professionals
  • Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek of The Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Course

Who Should Take The Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Course

This Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Course is a must for anyone who works in the food, hospitality or catering industry, such as:

  • Restaurant Managers
  • Chefs
  • Waiting staff
  • Hoteliers
  • Baristas
  • Catering Industry

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Training Course, learners will be able to:

  • Achieve a high standard of food hygiene in the workplace
  • Understand how the food hygiene rating system is structured
  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the FSA scoring criteria
  • Prevent E. coli cross-contamination in food and identify the types of E. coli bacteria
  • Implement effective cleaning measures to prevent food contamination

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (additional cost applies based on location). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5 is as follows:

Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5

  • Module 01: The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
  • Module 02: Personal Hygiene
  • Module 03: Contamination Hazards
  • Module 04: How to Control Contamination Hazards
  • Module 05: Food Preparation and Processing for Food Manufacturing
  • Module 06: Cleaning
  • Module 07: Waste Disposal, Cleaning and Disinfection
  • Module 08: Food Safety Management System
  • Module 09: Pest Management
  • Module 10: Food Premises and Equipment: The Design and Construction
  • Module 11: Supervision of Food Safety
  • Module 12: Food Safety Training for the Staff

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

5.0

Rated by 3 learners on the UISC learning portal · 3 enrolled

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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