Course Curriculum

Introduction to Food Safety and the Law 00:10:00
Bacteria and Microbiological Hazards 00:11:00
Physical, Chemical and Allergenic Hazards 00:15:00
Food Poisoning and Control Measures 00:10:00
Food Spoilage and Food Storage 00:14:00
Personal Hygiene 00:13:00
HACCP and Food Premises 00:12:00
Cleaning 00:12:00
Food Safety Management Systems 00:13:00
Food Safety Training for the Staff 00:12:00
Adapting Your Food Business to COVID-19 00:10:00
Mock Exam – Food Hygiene 00:20:00
Final Exam – Food Hygiene 00:20:00

Course Overview

Food Hygiene matters in every kitchen, café, or food business, big or small. Poor practices can make customers ill and damage a business’s reputation overnight, so proper training is something every food handler truly needs.

This course covers the full basics of keeping food safe. You’ll learn about bacteria and other hazards, how food poisoning happens, and how to store and preserve food correctly. It also looks at personal hygiene, HACCP, cleaning routines, and food safety management, giving you a complete picture of Food Hygiene in practice.

Whether you run a food business or work in one, this course gives you practical skills you can use right away. You’ll finish with clear Food Hygiene knowledge and the confidence to keep any kitchen or food premises running safely and legally.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the laws and standards behind good Food Hygiene
  • Identify bacteria and microbiological hazards in food
  • Recognise physical, chemical, and allergenic risks in food handling
  • Apply control measures to prevent food poisoning and spoilage
  • Follow safe food storage, personal hygiene, and cleaning practices
  • Use HACCP principles to manage food safety on any premises
  • Support strong Food Hygiene standards through proper staff training

Your Benefits by Learning with ‘Cambridge Open Academy’

  • Accreditation: Showcase your ability with our accredited Food Hygiene to potential employers.
  • Free Certificate: Get a Free Digital Certificate upon successful completion of theFood Hygiene
  • Flexibility: Learn virtually from anywhere, anytime at your own pace and
  • Advance Your Career: Upskill to impress your employers and land your dream job or long-awaited promotion.
  • Immediately Applicable Coursework: Keep up with the latest skill trend by putting your skillsets to work.
  • Affordability: Save big with our online Food Hygiene as it not only suits your professional needs but also fits within your budget.
  • Tutor Support: Get tutor support on weekdays, 9-5 am, and our dedicated 24/7 customer support.
  • Lifetime Access: Achieve lifetime access to the top-notch expertly crafted course materials.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course contents. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you with the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technological background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and 
    • use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Once you have successfully completed the Food Hygiene, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99.

Note: Delivery of hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. However, to obtain a hardcopy certificate, International students will have to pay additional fees based on their location.

Who is this course for?

This Food Hygiene is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this Food Hygiene.

Requirements

Enrolling in our Food Hygiene does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Path

  • Food Hygiene Supervisor / Team Leader: Oversee daily hygiene standards in kitchens, food production, or retail settings, supervise staff practices, conduct checks, and ensure compliance with basic food safety procedures.
    Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 per year (or £13 – £19 per hour).

  • Food Safety / Hygiene Officer: Perform risk assessments, monitor hygiene practices, investigate incidents, deliver staff training, and support compliance with UK food safety regulations in businesses or local authorities.
    Salary: £28,000 – £45,000 per year (higher in enforcement roles).

  • Food Hygiene Manager / Technical Manager: Lead food safety and hygiene systems across sites, develop policies, manage audits, HACCP implementation, and ensure legal compliance in manufacturing, catering, or retail.
    Salary: £35,000 – £55,000+ per year (average around £40,000 – £46,000).

  • Environmental Health Officer (Food Safety specialism) / Inspector: Conduct official food premises inspections, enforce regulations, advise on improvements, and handle complaints or outbreaks on behalf of local authorities or government bodies.
    Salary: £30,000 – £65,000+ per year (average around £40k – £50k with experience).

  • Food Safety Consultant / Auditor: Provide independent advice, training, gap analysis, and third-party audits to food businesses, helping them achieve and maintain high hygiene and safety standards.
    Salary: £40,000 – £80,000+ per year (freelance rates often higher).

  • Quality Assurance / Food Safety Technician: Day-to-day monitoring of hygiene, temperature controls, pest management, traceability, and documentation in food production or processing environments.
    Salary: £26,000 – £42,000 per year.

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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