The Level 3 Food Hygiene online course is suitable for anyone who is involved in the management or supervision of food handlers within a food environment. If you need someone to oversee food safety in your business, note that every food business should have at least one person with Level 3 Supervising Food Safety in Catering, particularly if they’re managing and training your team. We offer Level 3 Food Hygiene for Supervisors in: Manufacturing | Catering | Retail. Those in a role where they supervise or manage others working with or handling food are recommended to complete a Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene course. As a business owner or supervisor, you have a duty to comply with the provisions of Regulation (EC) 852/2004 of the European Parliament on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs, the Food Safety Act 1990, and the Food Hygiene Regulations 2005.
Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors Course
£79.00
Description
Introduction: This Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate for Supervisors course satisfies a food handler’s legal obligation to undertake appropriate food safety training, as well as building on the safety principles explained in the Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene course. A sound knowledge of the latest food safety principles, as well as the senior duties within a food setting, will help to improve the quality of any products or services produced by your business. This Level 3 Food Safety Course is aimed at any business striving to achieve a 5* rating under the national hygiene rating system. Boost knowledge, confidence and understanding and receive a high quality certificate to demonstrate training has taken place.
Some of the areas covered by this course include:
- How food law applies to your premises
- What a supervisor does in catering
- Why a HACCP plan is important
- Implementing internal food safety measures.
The Level 3 Food Hygiene material is provided in an interactive format that is designed to be engaging and accessible. A basic knowledge of food hygiene will mean learners progress quickly, but the Level 3 Food Hygiene training course is designed for anyone working in the service or hospitality sectors and should be suitable for any staff member to give them the knowledge needed to work effectively and safely.
Who should take this Food Safety Level 3 course and why? The Level 3 course is ideal for anyone in a supervisory or management role within the food industry. While many students will have completed Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene, this is not a prerequisite for taking the Level 3 course. The course is suitable for induction, refresher, or foundation training and can be completed entirely online, eliminating the need for disruptive off-site training sessions. It is recommended everyone working with or handling food has a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene certificate, we offer Level 2 Food Hygiene for: Catering | Manufacturing | Retail | Drinks Manufacturers. The Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene course can be used either as Induction, Awareness, Refresher or Foundation Training, making it a highly flexible choice. It also demonstrates that your organisation is dedicated to educating its staff by delivering first class Level 3 Food Hygiene training without the need for off-site learning or disruptive classroom sessions.
By the end of this Food Hygiene Level 3 online course, learners will:
- Understand their role in the supervision of food handlers when it comes to food safety and hygiene
- Be able to define food safety hazards, hygiene risks and understand how they may be prevented and controlled
- Recognise the importance of thorough preparation and cooking of food to eliminate dangerous viruses and bacteria
- Understand how to prevent food-borne illness, and the impact of this from a personal and a legal responsibility
- Know how to develop and maintain an effective HACCP system
- Know how to preserve food safely and hygienically#
- Understand how to keep premises and equipment clean
- Know how to control contamination through safe temperatures and storage
- Know how to ensure that staff keep a good standard of personal hygiene
- Understand how to keep the workplace hygienic and safe for food preparation, cooking and storage.
Compliance with food safety legislation:
- EU Regulation 852/2004 on food hygiene
- The Food Safety Act 1990
- The Food Hygiene Regulations 2005
The course content has been specifically developed to:
- Meet Environmental Health Officer (EHO) guidelines
- Align with Industry Standards established by People 1st
- Fulfill the requirements of the Sector Skills Council for Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism.
As a supervisor or manager completing this course, you will receive training that enables both you and your business to demonstrate compliance with current food safety legislation. The certification provides evidence to regulatory authorities that you have received appropriate training in food safety supervision, which is a legal requirement for food businesses. The course ensures you understand your legal obligations and responsibilities as a food safety supervisor while providing practical knowledge to implement compliant food safety practices in your workplace.
Your Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate: Complete a 60-question food safety assessment with a 75% pass mark required. You have six free attempts, with additional tries available through our support team.
Upon passing, you’ll receive both: An instant digital Food Safety & Hygiene certificate and a high-quality embossed Food Hygiene Supervisor certificate by post. This RoSPA Assured Food Safety qualification is widely recognised by Environmental Health Officers and food safety auditors. While food hygiene certificates don’t formally expire, industry best practice recommends renewal every three years, though some employers may require more frequent updates. Upon completing this Level 3 Food Hygiene course online, learners will be able to download a digital food hygiene certificate, which is RoSPA Assured. A high quality, seal embossed, posted certificate will be sent out the following working week.
This Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate is universally recognised and can be used to provide evidence of food hygiene and safety training both internally and to external auditors. There is no set time for how long a food hygiene certificate level 3 is valid for, but the accepted industry standard is for food hygiene certificates to be renewed every three years. However, some employers may require you to renew your certification more frequently than this. 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.
