Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

An endorsed basic food hygiene certificate from Brentwood Open Learning College could be just the thing to help you take the next big step in your career journey. This Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate is ideal for newcomers, providing a ground-level introduction to the main principles of food safety.  No prior knowledge or experience is required, and there are no time restrictions on any of our courses.  Each of the three self-paced units concludes with an online assessment, which your assigned tutor will mark and return with helpful feedback.  Course content focuses on the importance of cleaning, cooking and responsible handling, to ensure food products are safe for consumption. From new recruits through to senior managers and business owners, an understanding of the basic principles of food hygiene is essential.  Enrolment is open 365 days a year, making now the perfect time to sign up and get started!

Why Study Food Hygiene and Safety?

The responsibility for ensuring food products are safe to consume falls with each and every member of the workforce.  Anyone who works with food in any capacity must play a role in ensuring it is safe for consumption.  At every stage of the food supply chain, products and ingredients are exposed to hazards that can jeopardise their safety. The risk of contamination or spoilage is constant, calling for preventative action to be taken at all times. It is only wheneveryworker takes responsibility for food safety that the consumer can be protected from all types of foodborne illness. A good grasp of the fundamentals of food safety is therefore essential for all workers within the food sector.  Whether pursuing promotion or simply looking to run your own business more effectively, this Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Award comes highly recommended.

This is an entry-level Food Safety and Hygiene Award with three units, concluding with online assessments for submission to your assigned tutor. Each self-paced unit covers an essential topic or knowledge area, as outlined below:

Unit 1 - Introduction to Food Safety

Unit One presents learners with a brief history of food safety standards, while exploring what ‘food safety’ really means in a practical setting. Several key principles for effective food safety are outlined and discussed, including who takes responsibility for ensuring food productsreach the consumer in safe condition for consumption.

Unit 2 - What is Food Hygiene

Unit Two examines the relationship between hygiene and food safety, with a look at how personal hygiene holds the key to a safe and responsible working environment.  Several potential contamination risks food products may be exposed to are also discussed, along with the threat posed by food poisoning and how it can be prevented.

Unit 3 - The 4Cs of Food Hygiene

Unit Three examines the ‘4Cs’ food hygiene methodology, which focuses on cleaning, cooking, chilling and cross-contamination prevention to ensure food products are safe for consumption.  Candidates are also familiarised with several essential cooking times and temperatures that apply to different types of food products.

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Paying in Instalments: £180 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £40

No of Instalments: 10

Each Instalment: £14

Pay in Full: (£40Discount) £140

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Upon completion of this Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Award, candidates will have the opportunity to continue studying at diploma-level.  Alternatively, the knowledge and skills acquired during the program could prove invaluable in any practical setting. Whether starting from scratch or looking to take an existing career a step further, a good understanding of the fundamentals of food safety is essential. From line cooks and servers through to executives and business owners, the wellbeing of the customer should always be the top priority.

Brentwood Open Learning College goes the extra mile to provide a diverse range of flexible online training programs. This Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Award was developed by our own team of experts for the following applicants:

• First-timers with no food sector knowledge or experience
• Employees at all levels looking to climb the career ladder
• Anyone who works with food products in any capacity
• Managers and leadership figures working on their skills and knowledge
• Anyone with an interest in setting up their own food business
• Jobseekers looking to gain an edge over rival candidates

Sign up online and gain instant access to our digital learning platform, while you’ll find all the materials you need to complete your course.  Alternatively, contact a member of our admissions team anytime to learn more.