Online Level 3 Food Safety Course

If you work in the retail or hospitality industry and are involved in managing staff, it is crucial that you hold a Level 3 Food Safety Certificate. This certificate verifies that you have the necessary knowledge about the correct ways to handle food and the environment in which it should be prepared. Our exclusive food safety training is designed to teach you the fundamentals of good practices and is accessible on all platforms. You can take the training at your own pace.

The Level 3 Food Safety online course presents principals and learning objectives in an easy-to-follow manner suitable for all learners. Candidates will learn about the importance of:

• Understanding best practices when handling foods, being able to identify hygiene hazards and implement control measures.
• Understanding safe storage temperatures, cooking temperatures, and which temperatures and conditions fall in the danger zone.
• Understanding the importance of personal and workstation hygiene.
• Understanding the industry regulations with regard to preparing, cooking, and handling food safety.
• Understanding the legal obligations of food handlers.
• Understanding contamination and food poisoning.
• Understanding waste management, pest control and safe working environments.
• Understanding how and why the correct cleaning process should be carried out.
• Understanding HACCP and kitchen management.
• Understanding which Laws and Duties are relevant to food safety.

This Level 3 Food Safety course is designed for kitchen managers and supervisors who either prepare food or just manage an environment where food is handled or prepared by others. It meets the legal training requirements for employers and employees.

Our online Food Safety course covers all legal obligations for food safety and hygiene training and includes a nationally recognized certificate.

The learning objectives covered in this training include:

• Personal and workspace hygiene.
• Risk assessment and control measures.
• Temperature control and its importance.
• Cross-contamination risks.
• Hazards and how to avoid them.
• HACCP and kitchen management.

The Level 3 Food Safety certificate has become the industry standard. It demonstrates that your kitchen management has undergone current training, fulfilling legal obligations and duties that a food establishment requires for staff and customers. Additionally, it contributes to your company's FSE rating.

The main goal of food safety training is not only to meet regulatory requirements but also to ensure that all employees understand the importance of food safety and are fully aware of their responsibilities when handling and preparing food items.

Upon completion of this HSE Docs Food Safety course, you will gain full competency in:

• Best practices to use and implement when handling food.
• Identifying hygiene hazards and implementing relevant control measures, including HACCP. Find out more about the importance of HACCP in one of our recent food safety blogs.
• Understanding the reason for safe temperature controls for storage and cooking.
• Knowing how to avoid foods being in the temperature danger zone and why it should be avoided.
• Understanding the importance of personal and workstation hygiene and hygiene controls.
• Knowing the industry regulations with regard to handling food safely.
• Understanding how and what food poisoning and contaminants are, as well as the effect these can have on consumers.
• Understanding the importance of hygiene with respect to waste management, pest control and safe working environments.
• Understanding their moral and legal responsibilities to the employer and consumer, including when to undertake risk assessments.

Level 3 Food Safety course certificates unofficially expire after three years as this is the accepted industry standard. However, there is no legal limit on the length of the training. It is recommended to renew your Level 3 Food Safety course every few years to keep up-to-date with the latest regulations and practices.

The duration of a food safety course depends on various factors, including the level of the course, the provider you choose, and the course format. Our level 3 Food Safety program is a comprehensive online course that takes about 2 ½ to 3 ½ hours to complete. If you opt for face-to-face training or higher-level courses, the duration will be longer.

The amount of food safety training you need will be based on various factors, primarily your job responsibilities and daily duties. This is in line with EC Regulation 852, which specifies that your food safety training should match your job role. To help you determine the level of food safety training required in a work setting, we've created a useful guide.

For ease of use, the HSE Docs food safety course is divided into four modules, followed by a multiple-choice Q&A section at the end of each module.

The pass rate for each module is 85% and you have to pass each module to move onto the next.

If you fail a module, you're granted unlimited access to the course material until you meet the required standard.

Upon completion of the course, you will immediately receive a training certificate that is recognized by local authorities and Environmental Health Officers.

Your Level 3 Food Safety certificate is valid for three years.