Food Safety & HACCP Training Course Information

All our training is offered on an 'in-house' or 'on-site' basis, ie, we come to you, to train a number of people (usually between 6 and 12 people per group).

In house training is more cost-effective than sending people on 'public' or 'open' courses and gives you far greater value for money as we prepare each course to make it relevant to your company. (e.g. for haccp courses, practical exercises are based on your own process.

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Level 1,2,3 & 4 Awards in Food Safety & Haccp Courses


Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness

Level 2 (Basic) Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing (RSPH & HABC)
Level 2 (Basic) Award in Food Safety in Catering (RSPH & HABC)
Level 2 (Basic) Award in Food Safety for Retail (RSPH & HABC)
Fundamentals of Food Hygiene (RSPH equivalent to level 2)

Level 3 (intermediate) Supervising Food Safety in Manufacturing (RSPH & HABC)
Level 3 (intermediate) Supervising Food Safety in Catering (RSPH & HABC)
Level 3 (intermediate) Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail (RSPH & HABC)

Level 4 (Advanced) Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing (RSPH & HABC)
Level 4 (Advanced) Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (RSPH & HABC)

Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Haccp
Level 3 (Intermediate) Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (Also applicable to Catering RSPH & HABC)
Level 3 (Intermediate) Award in Supervising HACCP for Catering (HABC)

Level 4 (Advanced) Award in HACCP Management for Food Manufacturing (Also applicable to Catering) (RSPH)

For information about each course just click on the bars below

For ISO 22000 training see ISO 22000 Lead Auditor Training

Benefits of On Site Training

On site courses have the following benefits:

We prepare each course to make it relevant to your company e.g. for haccp courses, practical exercises are based on your own process.

Courses can include reference to your quality management system such as BRC Global Food Standard & ISO 22000.

We come to you to deliver the course on your site.

Courses can include practical exercises in your own factory, kitchen, retail premises

Examples from outside your industry are also included to ensure the wider understanding of food safety & Haccp.

The course is run by a food technologist and food safety advisor with practical experience of food safety & haccp implementation in manufacturing, catering & retail operations.

Reduced hotel and travel costs when compared to sending staff on external courses.

Technical support can be provided in addition to the training.

Level 1,2,3 or 4?

Level 1 (Introduction) courses are aimed at those new to the workplace who require a simple overview of a subject, before starting work or as part of an induction programme. The guided learning learning hours are 3.

Level 2 (Basic) courses are aimed at those in the workplace who participate in activities related to the subject area (formerly foundation level). The guided learning learning hours are 9, usually over 1 day.

Level 3 (Intermediate) courses are aimed at those in the workplace who participate in activities related to the subject area and who also have a related supervisory role (formerly intermediate level). The guided learning hours are 20 - 25, usually over 3 days. Courses of a shorter period are advertised e.g. A one day Haccp course which has one day of formal lectures and 16 hours of private study and project work or a 2 day Haccp course which has 8 hours of private study prior to the course.

Level 4 (Advanced) courses are aimed at those in the workplace who participate in activities related to the subject area and who also have a related management role or wish to deliver training (formerly advanced level). The guided learning learning hours are 40, usually over 5 days.

The '
Fundamentals' courses are equivalent in content to the 'Level 2' courses but do not require the pre-registration of candidates.

Fundamentals of Food Hygiene for the Food Industry

This qualification is designed principally at those working in all sectors of the food processing and manufacturing industries. The qualification provides the basic knowledge for candidates to be safe food operatives and to be able to play an effective role in a food business operator’s food safety management system.

The 'Fundamentals' courses are equivalent in content to the 'Level 2' courses but do not require the pre-registration of candidates.

Holders of this qualification will be able to describe the importance of food hygiene, outline the nature of food hazards and describe good hygiene controls.

This short programme is usually delivered over one day, and assessment is by a multiple-choice examination of 40 minutes consisting of 30 questions.

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Syllabus: Fundamentals of Food Hygiene for the Food Industry

Fundamentals of Food Hygiene

This qualification is designed for anybody who handles food, including the general public, and is particularly suitable for those working in kitchens or undertaking frontline duties in preparing, processing or retailing food. The emphasis of this qualification is placed on the correct handling of "high risk" foods and the importance of temperature control.

The 'Fundamentals' courses are equivalent in content to the 'Level 2' courses but do not require the pre-registration of candidates.

The course provides the basic knowledge for candidates to be safe food handlers and to be able to play an effective role in a food business operator’s food safety management system.

Holders of this qualification will be able to describe the importance of food hygiene, outline the nature of food hazards and describe good hygiene controls.

This short programme is usually delivered over one day, and assessment is by a multiple-choice examination of 40 minutes consisting of 30 questions.

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Syllabus: Fundamentals of Food Hygiene

Level 1 Food Hygiene Awareness

This qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, food handlers. A food handler is any person, in any type of food business, who handles food, whether open or packaged (food includes drinks and ice). This qualification may also be appropriate for people whose work requires them to enter food premises, e.g. equipment maintenance engineers, off-site business owners/managers and delivery personnel.

The course and qualification may be taken as a stand-alone certificate, or as part of a wider course of training. 
It should be noted that in this qualification has been superseded in the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework by the RSPH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering and the equivalent qualifications pertaining to Manufacturing and Retail.

Holders of this qualification will have knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene, associated food hazards, good hygiene practice and controls based upon an awareness of food safety management systems. This is important to understanding and maintaining good practice in the handling, processing and preparation of safe food.

This qualification is usually delivered over one day and assessment is by a 45 minute multiple-choice examination consisting of 30 questions.

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Syllabus: Certificate in Food Hygiene Awareness

Level 2 (Basic) Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing

This qualification is designed for those who work in all areas of the food and drink manufacturing sectors. As well as those directly involved in the handling, production or processing of food or drink items, the qualification may also be suitable for those whose work requires them to enter the workplace e.g. equipment maintenance engineers and delivery personnel. It is valuable as a free-standing qualification or as an addition for people following other training programmes.

Holders of qualifications based on this specification will have a knowledge and understanding of: the importance of food hygiene, associated food hazards, good hygiene practice and controls based upon an awareness of food safety management systems. These topics are regarded by the Food Standards Agency as being important to understanding and maintaining good practice in the handling, processing and preparation of safe food.

This short programme is usually delivered over one day, and assessment will be by a multiple-choice examination consisting of 30 questions and lasting 45 minutes.

Download qualifications fact sheet: Syllabus: Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing

Level 2 (Basic) Award in Food Safety in Catering

This qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, food handlers working in catering. A food handler is any person, in any type of food business, who handles food, whether open or packaged (food includes drinks and ice). This qualification may also be appropriate for people whose work requires them to enter food premises, e.g. equipment maintenance engineers, off-site business owners/managers and delivery personnel. The aim of this qualification is to provide a basic knowledge of food hygiene.

Holders of this qualification will have knowledge and understanding of the importance of food hygiene, associated food hazards, good hygiene practice and controls based upon an awareness of food safety management systems. This is important to understanding and maintaining good practice in the handling, processing and preparation of safe food.

This is a short programme usually delivered over one day with a 45 minute “multiple choice” exam at the end of the day.

Download qualifications fact sheet:  Syllabus: Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering

Level 2 (Basic) Award in Food Safety for Retail

This qualification is designed principally for those handling and/or preparing food within a retail environment. The trainee’s role may include the handling of wrapped food or the handling (or preparation) of unwrapped food, including food subject to temperature control requirements.

Applicable job roles would include those working in food storage areas, in-store bakeries, hot food preparation and service areas. Other job roles could include those working on the fish, meat, or fresh produce of delicatessen counters within the retail environment.

Holders of qualifications based on this specification will have a knowledge and understanding of: the importance of food hygiene, associated food hazards, good hygiene practice and controls based upon an awareness of food safety management systems. These topics are regarded by the Food Standards Agency as being important to understanding and maintaining good practice in the handling, processing and preparation of safe food.

This is a short programme usually delivered over one day with a 45 minute “multiple choice” exam at the end of the day.


Download qualifications fact sheet: Syllabus: Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail

Level 3 (Intermediate) Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing

This Level 3 qualification is designed for those who are, or intend to be, supervisors in any part of the food and drink manufacturing sector. It will provide a knowledge and understanding of food safety principles and practices, and will enable candidates to identify problem areas and to recommend solutions.

The aim of this qualification is to provide a broad knowledge of food safety and food hygiene. Holders of this qualification will have the appropriate knowledge and understanding to be able to take responsibility for food safety monitoring procedures, to identify hazards to food safety, take appropriate action in the light of these hazards and contribute to improvements in food safety practice.

The qualification is firmly based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Improve, the Sector Skills Council for the food and drink manufacturing industry, and conforms to the qualification template developed by RSPH and other awarding bodies under the guidance of Improve.

It is an ideal link between the “Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing” qualification and the more advanced “Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing”.

This programme is usually delivered over three days, and is assessed by a 2 hour  examination consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions.


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Syllabus: Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing

Level 3 (Intermediate) Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

This Level 3 qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, supervisors of food handlers within the catering and hospitality industry. Holders will gain a broad knowledge of food safety and food hygiene, enabling them to identify problem areas and recommend solutions.

Holders of this qualification will have the appropriate knowledge and understanding to be able to take responsibility for food safety monitoring procedures, to identify hazards to food safety, take appropriate action in the light of these hazards and contribute to improvements in food safety practice.

The qualification is firmly based on the Level Three National Occupational Standards developed by People 1st, the Sector Skills Council for the hospitality industry, and conforms to the qualification template developed by RSPH and other awarding bodies under the guidance of People 1st.

This qualification is an ideal link between the “Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering” qualification and the more advanced “Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering”.

This programme is usually delivered over three days and assessment is by a 2 hour  examination consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions.

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Syllabus: Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering

Level 3 (Intermediate) Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail

This qualification is designed for those who are, or intend to be, supervisors within the retail sector. The qualification is applicable to those who may supervise staff who handle or prepare wrapped or unwrapped foods, including foods subject to temperature controls.

The aim of this qualification is to provide a broad knowledge of food safety and food hygiene. Holders of this qualification will have the appropriate knowledge and understanding to be able to take responsibility for food safety monitoring procedures, to identify hazards to food safety, take appropriate action in the light of these hazards and contribute to improvements in food safety practice.

It is firmly based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Skillsmart Retail, the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the retail industry, and conforms to the qualification template developed by RSPH and other awarding bodies under the guidance of the SSC.

It is ideal for individuals wishing to progress from the “Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail” qualification.

This course is usually delivered over three days, and assessment is by a 2 hour  examination of 40 multiple-choice  questions.

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Syllabus: Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Retail

Level 4 (Advanced) Award in Food Safety in Manufacturing

This qualification is designed for those who are, or intend to be, managers in any part of the food and drink manufacturing sector. It covers all of the necessary aspects of food hygiene and safety in depth, providing candidates with a thorough knowledge. It concentrates on the need for programmes and procedures to be properly drawn up, introduced and monitored to ensure full compliance with the legislation.

The aim of this qualification is to provide an in-depth knowledge of food safety and food hygiene. Holders of this qualification will have the appropriate knowledge and understanding of food safety to develop and implement food safety management systems.

The qualification is firmly based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Improve, the Sector Skills Council for the food and drink manufacturing industry, and conforms to the qualification template developed by RSPH and other awarding bodies under the guidance of Improve.

This programme is usually delivered over one week, and assessment is by a synoptic examination set by the RSPH. The examination will consist of two papers; paper one will consist of five questions which have to be answered in 90 minutes; paper two will consist of a case study to be completed in one hour.

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Syllabus: Level 4 Award in Food Safety Management for Manufacturing

Level 4 (Advanced) Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering

This qualification is principally designed for senior staff and those who are managers of food handlers in a food business within the catering and hospitality industry. It covers all of the necessary aspects of food hygiene and safety in depth, providing candidates with a thorough knowledge. It concentrates on the need for programmes and procedures to be properly drawn up, introduced and monitored to ensure full compliance with the legislation.

The aim of this qualification is to provide an in-depth knowledge of food safety and food hygiene principles and practices. Holders of this qualification will have the appropriate knowledge and understanding of food safety to develop and implement food safety management systems.

The qualification is firmly based on the Level Four National Occupational Standards developed by People 1st, the Sector Skills Council for the hospitality industry, and conforms to the qualification template developed by RSPH and other awarding bodies under the guidance of People 1st.

This programme is usually delivered over a week, and assessment is by a synoptic examination set by RSPH.  The examination will consist of two papers; paper one will consist of five questions which have to be answered in 90 minutes; paper two will consist of a case study to be completed in one hour.

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Syllabus: Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering

Level 2 Foundation Certificate in HACCP

The Foundation Certificate in HACCP is appropriate for all persons employed in food and food related businesses who need to have an understanding of HACCP. It is particularly useful for those involved in the implementation and maintenance of HACCP and individuals who are, or intend to become, members of HACCP teams.

Holders of this qualification will have knowledge of the concept of HACCP and an understanding of and the ability to apply HACCP principles practically in food and food related businesses in order to ensure effective food safety.

This short programme is usually delivered over one day, and assessment is by a 30 minute examination consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions.

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Syllabus: Foundation Certificate in HACCP

Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing

This qualification is primarily aimed at supervisors/junior managers working within the food manufacturing industry, but will also be of benefit to caterers and retailers. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) provides an effective and practicable management tool for identifying food safety hazards and ensuring that adequate controls are in place.

This Level 3 qualification covers the importance of HACCP-based food safety management procedures, the preliminary processes for HACCP-based procedures, development of the procedures, monitoring of critical control points and corrective actions and the evaluation of the procedures.

Holders of this qualification will have the appropriate knowledge and understanding to be an integral part of a HACCP team and to supervise the implementation of a HACCP-based system in the work environment.

The qualification is firmly based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Improve, the Sector Skills Council for the food and drink manufacturing industry, and conforms to the qualification template developed by RSPH, other awarding bodies and Improve.

This programme is usually delivered over three days and assessment is by a 2 hour examination consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions.

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Syllabus: Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing

Level 4 Award in HACCP Management for Food Manufacturing

This qualification is primarily aimed at senior supervisors/managers working within the food manufacturing industry, but will also be of benefit to those working in catering and retail. This Level 4 qualification covers the importance of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)-based food safety management procedures, the management and implementation of HACCP-based procedures, development of the procedures and the evaluation of the procedures.

The qualification is firmly based on the National Occupational Standards developed by Improve, the Sector Skills Council for the food and drink manufacturing industry, and conforms to the qualification template developed by RSPH, other awarding bodies and Improve.

The aim of this qualification is to develop an understanding of HACCP-based food safety management. Holders of this qualification will have the appropriate knowledge and understanding to be an integral part of a HACCP team and to manage the implementation of a HACCP-based system in the work environment.

This programme is usually delivered over a week and assessment is by a synoptic examination set by RSPH.  The examination will consist of two papers; paper one will consist of six questions from a choice of eight, which have to be answered in 90 minutes; paper two will consist of a case study to be completed in one hour.

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Syllabus: Level 4 Award in HACCP Management for Food Manufacturing

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Need to develop, implement or improve food safety management programs
Need food safety, food manufacturing or catering expertise to investigate food safety or food quality issues
Need to consider food safety in the design of new facilities
Require monitoring of existing suppliers or subcontractors
Need to assess the status off current suppliers or subcontractors
Need a technical evaluation of tenders or potential subcontractors
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