Level 2 and 3 Food Hygiene and Safety Training Package
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This RoSPA Assured training package includes two of our most popular courses to meet UK/EU food hygiene training requirements. Designed for those working with and handling food this online training package includes instant digital certificates on completion. Learn all about food safety hazards, food preservation and the importance of keeping work areas and yourself clean and hygienic.
Course Level: Level 2 & 3
Duration: 10-12 Hours
Accreditation: RoSPA Assured, CPD Certified
Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate
Last Updated: 20th August 2024
Description
This Level 2 and 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate equips learners with the knowledge and skills required to work safely and legally in catering or hospitality roles. A strong understanding of the latest food safety principles will also improve the quality of your product or service, whether you’re a self-employed caterer, a chef, a waiter, or any other role within the catering industry.
The RoSPA Assured Level 2 and 3 Food Hygiene and Safety Training package is designed to provide individuals and organisations with the very latest food safety and hygiene training.
By completing the training, learners will be able to:
- Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene
- Identify and control food safety hazards and contamination risks
- Safely prepare, store, and preserve food using correct temperature controls
- Apply key legislation and comply with health and safety requirements
- Implement HACCP principles and assess workplace risks
- Carry out effective cleaning, disinfection, and pest control measures
- Respond appropriately to accidents and incidents in the workplace
The course combines essential operational knowledge with management-level understanding, supporting both individual performance and business compliance. Delivered in an interactive format, it is suitable for all staff looking to work effectively, safely, and confidently in food handling environments.
What courses are included in this training package?
Within this training package are two of our most popular food hygiene courses: Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering and Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors.
This course is not a formal RQF food safety & hygiene qualification; the levels only indicate the type of course so that businesses can choose whom it is suitable for.
Training outcomes
Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering
- Understand the importance of food safety and personal responsibility
- Recognise common food hazards (biological, chemical, physical, allergenic)
- Handle, prepare, and store food safely
- Practise good personal hygiene to prevent contamination
- Handle waste safely and maintain a clean working environment
- Identify signs of pests and understand basic control measures
- Follow workplace food safety policies and instructions
- Report hazards, illnesses, or issues that could affect food safety
- Follow safe procedures for cleaning and disinfecting equipment and surfaces
Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors
- Supervise staff to ensure food safety procedures are followed
- Develop and maintain food safety management systems
- Carry out risk assessments and implement corrective actions
- Apply the principles of HACCP
- Understand legal responsibilities and food safety regulations
- Monitor compliance and maintain accurate food safety records
- Support team members in food hygiene practices
- Control temperature effectively to prevent bacterial growth
- Implement safe food handling, preparation, cooking, cooling, and storage procedures
Duration
Together, these courses take approximately 10 to 12 hours to complete, depending on the learner’s pace. We have shown a breakdown of the timings below:
- Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors - 8 to 9 hours
- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering - 2 to 3 hours
Learners do not have to complete all the training in one session as progress is recorded throughout and the training can be paused and resumed in our learning management system at any time.
Who is this training package for?
This training pack is aimed at anyone working within the food industry. The Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate for Catering satisfies a food handler’s legal obligation to undertake appropriate food safety training, and the Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety for Supervisors course is suitable for anyone involved in the management or supervision of food handlers within a food environment.
It is expected that any establishment involved with food handling has at least one person who has received their Level 3 Certificate - particularly if they oversee other staff and are responsible for the training of those staff.
A few examples of who this training package would be suitable for are:
- Food establishment owners
- Restaurant Managers
- Catering Manager
- Café Supervisors
- Publican/Pub Landlord
- Street Food Trader
- School Lunch Time Supervisors
- Head Chefs
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course. However, if you work in specific sectors, you may need to take a different course. This can include the Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Retail or Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Manufacturing.
Legislation covered
This Level 2 & 3 Food Safety and Hygiene course is designed to help you comply with EU Regulation 852/2004, which requires food businesses to ensure that any employee who handles food is supervised, instructed and trained in food hygiene, appropriate to the work they carry out.
What you'll learn
- An introduction to food safety and hygiene
- The impact of foodborne illness
- Understanding food law
- Food safety hazards and contamination
Suitable for
- Food establishment owners
- Restaurant Managers
- Catering Manager
- Café Supervisors
- Publican/Pub Landlord
- Street Food Trader
- School Lunch Time Supervisors
- Head Chefs
Certification
Upon completion of any of our courses, learners will be able to download a digital certificate from Virtual College which will include the accrediting bodies logo where applicable, the learner's name, the title of the course and the date of completion.
If you have purchased the posted certificate option, available on selected courses, a high quality, seal embossed, certificate will be sent out by Royal Mail delivery.
Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
Posted Certificate option
A high quality, seal embossed, certificate will be sent out at the beginning of the next working week.
Recommended renewal: 3 years
Whilst none of our certificates have an expiry date it is strongly recommended that the training is completed every three years. This is based on industry best practice to ensure awareness and knowledge of the latest guidance and legislation.
Frequently Asked Questions
After you have completed your purchase, you will be able to access your training straight away!
When buying one of our courses, you will need to enter a valid email address which will be used to create your account with our Learning Management System – Enable – where you will take the training. We will also send your purchase receipt to this email address, and any additional courses purchased in future using the same email address will be added to your system account.
Once you have completed your purchase, you will be able to send the course(s) to other people using your system account with Enable by entering the learner’s email address so that they may access the training and set up their own system account with our Learning Management System.
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