About the Course

Food safety is essential in every hospitality and catering environment. Poor food hygiene can cause illness, reputational damage, and even legal consequences. This Introduction to Food Safety course provides a clear overview of the basic principles of food hygiene. It’s the perfect starting point for new staff or anyone who needs a refresher on safe food handling.

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By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: Understand why food safety matters. Recognise the main causes of food contamination. Apply basic food hygiene practices to reduce risks. Follow the 4Cs of food safety: Cleaning, Cooking, Chilling, Cross-contamination. Appreciate the importance of personal hygiene when handling food. Understand your responsibility in keeping customers safe.

Why Take This Course?

Learn the foundations of safe food handling. Reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Protect your customers and your business. Learn online at your own pace.

Who 

New hospitality, catering, or retail staff. Food handlers needing basic awareness training. Managers introducing staff to food hygiene responsibilities. Anyone looking for a refresher in safe food handling.

Certification

On completion, you’ll receive a Level 1 CPD Validation Services Certificate of Achievement in Food Safety Essentials This certificate demonstrates that you have completed basic food safety training suitable for entry-level food handlers.

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The syllabus

8 Chapters · 29 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to Food Safety

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      Welcome to the Course

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      Welcome to the Course- Booklet

  2. 2

    Section 1- What is Food Safety?

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      Section 1- What is Food Safety?

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      Section 1- What is Food Safety?- Booklet

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      End of section

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      End of section 1 Quiz

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    Section 2- The Law & Your Responsibility

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      Section 2- The Law & Your Responsibility

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      Section 2- The Law & Your Responsibility- Booklet

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      End of section

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      End of section quiz

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    Section 3- The Four Main Hazards

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      Section 3- The Four Main Hazards

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      Section 3- The Four Main Hazards- Booklet

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      End of section

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      End of section quiz

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    Section 4- The 4 Cs of Food Safety

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      Section 4- The 4 Cs of Food Safety

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      Section 4- The 4 C’s of Food Safety

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      End of section

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      End of section quiz

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    Section 5- Personal Hygiene

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      Section 5- Personal Hygiene

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      Section 5- Personal Hygiene- Booklet

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      End of section

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      End of section quiz

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    Section 6. Storage & Temperature Control

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      Section 6- Storage & Temperature Control

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      Section 6- Storage & Temperature Control

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      End of section

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      End of section quiz

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    End of Course Assessment

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      End of course assessment Instructions

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      End of Course Assessment

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      End of Course Feedback

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