Food Safety Certificate Online

Boost your CV and career prospects by studying for a Level 3 Food Safety Certificate online, with Bristol Opus Leadership College.  Our exclusive Food and Hygiene Level 3 Certificate is now open for enrolment, with no prior knowledge or experience required.  We specialise in flexible and accessible online courses for ambitious learners from all backgrounds.  Boost your promotion prospects with your current employer, or branch out in an exciting new direction.  However ambitious your long-term objectives may be, this endorsed online course could make all the difference. Key topics and knowledge areas covered include food poisoning prevention, the 4Cs of food hygiene, safe food storage principles and a look at microorganisms.  Build the knowledge and skills you need to climb the career ladder, or the confidence to run your own business more effectively.  Enrol online, or contact the admissions team at BOLC if you have any questions.

Why Study Food Hygiene and Safety?

Food safety and hygiene should be the number-one priority of every food business.  It is the responsibility of every worker within the sector to safeguard the health and wellbeing of those who consume their products.  Millions of adults and children fall victim to foodborne illness and food poisoning each year.  Some of which can have catastrophic consequences, though in almost all instances are fully preventable.  Steps can and should be taken at all levels within the food supply chain to reduce the risk of food spoilage or contamination.  In order to work confidently and responsibly in the presence of food, a good grasp of the basics of food safety is essential.  Ideal for new and experienced personnel alike, this Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate provides invaluable insights of universal value and relevance.

All courses at Bristol Opus Leadership College take place online, with no fixed study schedules and no deadlines imposed.  Each of the nine self-paced units concludes with MCQs assessment. Topics covered include:

Module 1: Introduction to Food Safety and Hygiene

This opening module introduces the core principles of food hygiene and explains why proper safety standards are essential in preventing contamination and protecting consumers. Learners explore the importance of workplace hygiene practices.

Module 2: Understanding Microorganisms and Foodborne Illness

Students learn about the different types of microorganisms that cause foodborne illness and examine how contamination occurs. The module also covers prevention strategies to minimise health risks.

Module 3: The 4Cs of Food Hygiene

This section focuses on Cleaning, Cooking, Chilling, and Cross-contamination as the foundation of safe food handling. Learners gain practical insights into applying the 4Cs effectively in any food-related environment.

Module 4: Food Handling, Storage, and Transportation

The module explains safe practices for handling food, correct methods of storage, and hygienic transportation. Learners also study temperature control and measures to reduce spoilage.

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Paying in Instalments: £395 (Interest FREE Instalments)

Deposit: £95

No of Instalments: 12

Each Instalment: £25

Pay in Full: (£80 Discount) £315

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.

The UK’s food industry is a uniquely diverse and prolific employer.  It is a fantastically flexible and accommodating sector, open to candidates from all backgrounds with no prior knowledge or experience necessary.  Job titles vary from entry-level positions in food packing and preparation through to leadership roles in restaurant management, hospitality management and catering management.  There’s also limitless scope for new business establishment, making it the ideal sector for entrepreneurial types. If you have the desire, dedication and determination to succeed, a career in the food sector could be right up your street.

Bristol Opus Leadership College is proud to support ambitious candidates in pursuit of their career goals. Our endorsed Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate was created with the following applicants in mind:

• Newcomers seeking the strongest possible start in the food sector
• Existing employees pursuing leadership-level promotion opportunities
• Supervisors, team leaders, managers and food business owners
• Entrepreneurs with an interest in starting new food businesses
• Anyone who works with food products of any kind in any setting
• Jobseekers looking to gain an edge over rival candidates

Enrolment is open 365 days a year, making now the perfect time to get started.  Sign up online, or contact a member of our admissions team anytime for more information.