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Food Hygiene Level 1 Training

3 enrolled 56 min of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
56 minSelf-paced
5 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 5 lessons 56 min total
01 Food Hygiene Level 1 Training 5 lessons
  1. Introduction to Food Safety
  2. Food Poisoning and other illnesses
  3. Contamination
  4. Waste Disposal, Cleaning and Disinfection
  5. Personal Hygiene

About this course

If you work in food production or a busy retail business that provides prepared food for hungry customers, you need to know the basics of culinary cleanliness. This Food Hygiene Level 1 Training course is designed to present the facts about the potential of food poisoning or contamination and how you can prevent them from happening. Our interactive lessons provide an engaging mixture of key food safety issues that kitchen and catering staff must learn for the well-being of their customers and colleagues.

This essential Food Hygiene training provides the foundation for high standards during preparation, packaging, and delivery duties. From taking control of kitchen cleaning to preventing cross-contamination in the fridge, all of the most valuable tips and techniques are presented here for you. You will be shown how to disinfect workstations, take care of personal hygiene, and handle waste without any health risks. This is the perfect hygiene awareness training for those starting out in the catering or culinary industry.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
  • Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Food Hygiene Level 1 Training Course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. 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.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Discover the causes of food-borne illnesses and risks that can arise from them
  • Understand the origins of food poisoning and how it can be prevented
  • Know how to prevent cross-contamination in food storage areas
  • Learn how to dispose of food waste safely and disinfect cooking areas
  • Explore the six stages of food hygiene and how to keep a kitchen spotless
  • Gain an awareness of the importance of personal hygiene and clean clothes

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Food Hygiene Level 1 Training Course, 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.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Food Hygiene Level 1 TrainingCourse is as follows:

Module 01: Introduction to Food Safety

  • Introduction to Food Safety

Module 02: Food Poisoning and other illnesses

  • Food Poisoning and other illnesses

Module 03: Contamination

  •  Contamination

Module 04: Waste Disposal, Cleaning and Disinfection

  • Waste Disposal, Cleaning and Disinfection

Module 05: Personal Hygiene

  • Personal Hygiene

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

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.

£39.00 56 min · All Levels
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