Online Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate

AKA Food Safety Level 1

Course last updated: Jan 2026
Course certificate valid for 3 years
Internationally accredited training

£9.99 for an individual course
£6.49 for 10 or more
£4.99 for orders of 50 or over

Online Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate by HSEDocs.
Covering UK and Scottish laws.

This course is ideal for anyone who handles pre-packaged foodstuffs and uncooked fruits and vegetables.

Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate: Online Course Overview

ONLINE LEVEL 1 FOOD HYGIENE COURSE + CERTIFICATE

Course Price and Access

• £9.99 for an individual course
• £6.49 for 10 or more
• £4.99 for orders of 50 or over

Immediate Access With Instant Certificate On Completion

• 100% Online: The Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate is an entirely online, 3-hour course.
• Approved Course: The Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate is approved and certified by the Online Training Accreditation & Verification Service (OTAVS).
• Instant Certificate: Your approved certificate is valid for three years and is emailed at the end of the course. Also, a copy is stored in your account.
• Validation: Your certificate of training is stored in the National Training Database, proving it is the genuine article.

How It Works

• Register or Log in Online: Add a single or multiple courses to your cart. At checkout, an account will be automatically created for you. Or, sign up for free. Or, log in to an existing account.
• Start Your Course: The course is 3 hours long, and progress is automatically saved by our system. You can start your course immediately or any time in the future. If we edit or amend the course, you always get access to the latest version.
• Passing the Course: The Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate is split into three sections, and at the end of each module, you will need to pass a multiple-choice selection of questions to move on to the next module. After passing the final set of questions, you will have completed the course.
• Success or Failure: It is not our job to fail people. It is our job to make sure candidates know the information they need to keep food safe. Consequently, if you fail any module, you are given unlimited free resits until you pass.
• Who Needs to Train: The Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate is primarily for food handlers who aren’t cooks or chefs. It is suitable for front-of-house, wait staff, KPs, delivery drivers, warehouse and shop staff, food bank staff, and anyone else who handles food but does not prepare it.
• Platform Flexibility: Buy multiple courses and send the access code to individual learners, who then receive a unique 24/7 course access link.
• Versatility: This course can be accessed on mobile, tablet, or PC, anytime, anywhere. Start, stop, and rejoin the course whenever you like. A truly flexible option.
• Course Content: This online course is packed with audiovisual training materials designed to ensure users receive stimulating, thought-provoking training.

Learning Topics include:

• Personal and kitchen hygiene.
• Risk assessment and control measures.
• Temperature control and its importance.
• Cross-contamination risks.
• Food hazards and how to avoid them.