Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness Online Course
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Running a catering business or managing employees who work with food can be extremely fulfilling. Food service is an industry that has endless opportunities for growth and is perfect for people who are passionate about food and giving others amazing experiences.
However, good food hygiene is essential for maintaining a clean cooking environment (and your reputation). If you or your employees come into contact with food that’s being served to others, you need to have an understanding of food hygiene standards. By taking the Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness eLearning Course, you will learn everything you need to know about best practice food hygiene, what the main causes of food poisoning are and what your responsibilities as a food handler are.
The course has been designed by our tutors to make the whole learning experience engaging, straightforward and painless. Similarly, the learning material is interactive, split into manageable bite-size sections and created to be as flexible as possible, to fit around your busy schedule!
You can view a free demo of the course by clicking the 'Access the Demo' button.
Aims of the Course
The Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness eLearning course will equip you with all the information you need to work safely with food. This includes learning how to prepare and serve food hygienically - eliminating any chances of people catching food poisoning. By the end of the course, you'll have a good working knowledge of the most important issues around food safety - including Personal Hygiene, Work Area Cleanliness and the Risks that come with Unhygienic Food.
Who is the Course aimed at?

The Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness eLearning Course is essential if you’re starting out in a role that involves food preparation or run a business where your employees are responsible for food presentation tasks like cleaning tables. It’s a legal requirement that anyone who handles food for other people needs to receive training in food safety, so this course is essential for anyone who hasn’t already done a food safety course.
Outside of restaurants and catering companies, food preparation and service is involved in many other workplaces. This course is also ideal for people who work around and serve food in childcare facilities, cafes, hotels, bars or hospitals, among many other work environments.
How much does the Course Cost?
All our online courses are priced competitively and offer great value-for-money. The cost of the Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness eLearning Course, depends on whether you select the Course Only or the Course + Assessment bundle. And how many courses you intend to buy (see Volume Discount below):
- Course only: £18 (ex VAT) each
- Course + Assessment: £28 (ex VAT) each.
How do you access the Course? And how long does it take to complete?
All course materials are accessed through our interactive eLearning Platform (you need to be connected to the internet). The course topics are split out, with Revision Quizzes to test your knowledge, as you work through the modules. It can be paused and restarted whenever you like - and there's no looming deadline that you need to worry about.
The entire course involves up to four hours of study. On successful completion, you'll receive an RSPH CPD Completion Certificate and four CPD points.
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Course Contents
Certification
Once you've completed the course, you can apply to receive an electronic RSPH CPD Completion Certificate. Find out more about RSPH CPD recognition policy.