Introduction to Food Hygiene (CPD Accredited)
Develop the knowledge and confidence to handle, prepare and store food safely while meeting current food safety legislation.
Ideal for: 👩🏫 Early Years Practitioners • 🏡 Childminders • 🍽️ Catering Staff • 👩💼 Nursery Managers • ❤️ Anyone handling food
🚧 Coming Soon | 💻 Online Course | 🏆 CPD Accredited | ❤️ Expert Led | 📱 Self-Paced
Why This Course Matters
Good food hygiene is essential for keeping children, staff and families safe. This CPD Accredited course will provide practical knowledge to help you prepare, handle and store food safely while understanding your legal responsibilities and reducing food safety risks.
Course Details
✔ Understand the importance of food hygiene and food safety.
✔ Maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
✔ Prevent cross-contamination.
✔ Store and prepare food safely.
✔ Recognise common food safety hazards.
✔ Apply current food safety legislation in practice.
Module 1 – Introduction to Food Hygiene
Learn the fundamentals of food hygiene, why it matters and the legal responsibilities of anyone preparing or handling food.
Module 2 – Food Safety Legislation
Explore the key food safety laws, regulations and guidance that help ensure food is prepared and served safely.
Module 3 – Food Safety Hazards
Understand the different types of food safety hazards, including biological, chemical, physical and allergen hazards, and how to minimise risks.
Module 4 – Personal Hygiene
Discover the importance of good personal hygiene, including effective handwashing, protective clothing and preventing contamination.
Module 5 – Safe Food Handling
Learn how to safely prepare, cook, store and serve food while preventing cross-contamination and maintaining food safety standards.
Module 6 – Cleaning, Disinfection and Pest Control
Explore effective cleaning routines, the difference between cleaning and disinfecting, and how pest control contributes to a safe food environment.
Module 7 – Assessment and Certification
Complete the end-of-course assessment and receive your CPD Accredited certificate upon successful completion.
👩🏫 Early Years Practitioners
🏡 Childminders
🍽️ Catering Staff
👩💼 Nursery Managers
❤️ Anyone responsible for preparing or handling food
This course will be CPD Accredited.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a downloadable CPD Accredited certificate.
💻 Fully Online
📱 Mobile Friendly
🏆 CPD Accredited
🎯 Interactive Learning
🤝 Learner Support
📅 12 Months' Access
🕒 Learn at Your Own Pace
How It Works
Enrol Online
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Complete the Training
Work through the course at your own pace on desktop, tablet or mobile.
Receive Your Certificate
Successfully complete the assessment and download your certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will this course be available?
We're currently developing this course and look forward to launching it soon. Keep an eye on our website for updates.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes! Once the course is available, learners who successfully complete it will receive a downloadable certificate of completion.
Can I purchase this course for my team?
Absolutely. Once launched, this course can be purchased individually or accessed through one of our organisation Pathways, giving your team access to a growing library of training.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for anyone responsible for preparing, handling or serving food, particularly those working in early years settings, schools and childcare environments.
What topics will the course cover?
This course covers food hygiene principles, food safety legislation, food safety hazards, personal hygiene, safe food handling, cleaning and disinfection, pest control, and concludes with an end-of-course assessment.
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This course is perfect for individual learners looking to develop their knowledge and skills.
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These programmes combine training, workforce development, compliance support, and progress tracking to help settings build confident, capable, and inspection-ready teams.
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