The essential induction course for anyone starting work with food. Learn the fundamentals of safe food handling — personal hygiene, contamination, cleaning and safe storage — and get your certificate today.
Level 1 is the starting point for food safety — designed for people new to food work or with limited food handling in their role.
The induction course for employees on their first days in a café, kitchen, shop or food business — before they progress to Level 2.
Delivery drivers, warehouse staff, front-of-house teams and anyone handling wrapped or packaged food.
Charity kitchens, school events, seasonal workers — quick, affordable proof of basic food hygiene training.
Short video modules and quick quizzes covering the essentials every food worker must know.
Eight short modules with video lessons and quick knowledge checks — most learners finish in 1–2 hours. Pause anytime; your progress saves automatically.
Why food hygiene matters, what food poisoning is, and your role and legal duty as a food handler.
Correct handwashing, protective clothing, jewellery, wounds, and when you must report illness and stay away from food.
How bacteria grow, the conditions they need, high-risk foods and the "danger zone" temperatures.
Bacterial, chemical and physical contamination — and the simple habits that stop it, from wrapped food to raw meat.
Fridge and freezer basics, date labels, stock rotation, and keeping deliveries and packaged food safe.
Clean-as-you-go, the difference between cleaning and disinfecting, and keeping work areas and equipment safe.
Spotting the signs of pests, preventing infestations, and handling waste correctly.
The 14 named allergens, why cross-contact is dangerous, and what to do when a customer asks about allergens.
The course ends with a short multiple-choice assessment based on what you've just learned. There's no time limit and you can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost. The moment you pass, your PDF certificate is generated instantly — valid for 3 years and accepted by employers across the UK as evidence of Level 1 food hygiene training.
No classroom, no commute — the whole course is online and self-paced.
Create your account in under a minute and choose the Level 1 course.
Watch short modules and answer quick quizzes on any device. Pause and resume anytime.
Pass the final assessment and your PDF certificate is issued instantly — valid for 3 years.
Level 1 covers the basics and suits new starters and low-risk roles. If you prepare or cook unwrapped food, most employers require Level 2 — see our food course guide to pick the right level for your role.
Yes. Under UK food hygiene regulations (retained Regulation 852/2004) and FSA guidance, every food business must ensure staff are trained in food hygiene appropriate to their work. Level 1 is the recognised starting point for basic food handling roles.
Instantly. The moment you pass the assessment, your PDF certificate is ready to download — print it or email it straight to your employer. It's valid for 3 years.
No problem — retake the assessment as many times as you need at no extra cost.
Yes — the course is available in 20+ languages including Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Portuguese and Spanish, with the same certificate.
Register free, complete the course in 1–2 hours, and download your certificate the moment you pass.
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