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Online Level 2 Food Hygiene Course
£17.50 + £3.50 VAT
- Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
- Certified by CPD
- Audio voiceover
- Approximate course duration of 2 hours
- Downloadable certificate on completion
- 100% online training
- No time limits
This Level 2 Food Hygiene course is designed for food handlers whose role involves preparing, cooking, serving, storing, or handling food. It provides a comprehensive understanding of food hygiene and food safety principles, helping staff work safely, prevent food contamination, and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. The training also supports compliance with UK food safety legislation and recognised food hygiene standards.
According to the Food Standards Agency, there are approximately 2.4 million cases of foodborne illness in the UK each year. Effective food hygiene training helps businesses reduce the risk of contamination and protect customers from foodborne illness.
The online Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate takes approximately 2 hours to complete, enabling learners to gain a recognised qualification in a single day. Delivered entirely online, the training can be completed at your own pace, allowing learners to revisit modules and build confidence before taking the final assessment.
Who needs a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate?
A Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate is suitable for anyone whose role involves handling, preparing, cooking, serving, storing, or selling food. Food hygiene training helps food handlers understand their responsibilities, follow safe food handling practices, and comply with UK food safety legislation.
This includes employees working in restaurants, cafés, takeaways, pubs, hotels, catering businesses, hospitals, care homes, schools, colleges, nurseries, food manufacturing, and other environments where food is prepared or served.
Reviewed and approved by lead bodies
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) have assured the training course through their Course Assurance scheme. This means the course meets their high standard and you can be confident that the course contents are relevant and of a high standard.
The training course also complies with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and is accredited by the CPD Certification Service.
Course learning outcomes
After completing the course you will be able to:
- List potential consequences of poor food safety for a variety of different people.
- Outline what the law, including Natasha’s Law, says about food safety.
- Describe the sources and symptoms of food poisoning.
- Purchase food supplies safely and check deliveries of food.
- Store food safely.
- Prepare and cook meat, fish, eggs, rice and other foods safely.
- Describe the effect of temperature on bacteria.
- Describe common food pests and how to control them.
- Outline rules of personal hygiene for food handlers.
- Explain cleaning methods appropriate in food production.
Example course pages
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Course content
This Level 2 Food Hygiene online course contains the following 9 topics:
1 – Why food safety is important
The first topic is about the importance of food safety. The topic identifies who needs to know about food safety and the consequences of inadequate food safety. You will also learn about four types of food contamination and which groups of people are most vulnerable to food poisoning.
2 – The law and food safety
The second topic describes UK food safety law. It outlines the basic principles of HACCP and identifies specific legal requirements for food preparation.
3 – Food poisoning
The third topic identifies food poisoning bacteria and their consequences. You will learn about how bacteria reproduce and the effect of temperature on bacteria. The topic also covers other sources of food poisoning.
4 – Purchasing and deliveries
Topic 4 is about food purchasing and deliveries. You will learn about dates on food and how to use carrier bags safely. The topic describes how to check deliveries properly and when deliveries should be rejected.
5 – Food storage
Topic 5 is about food storage. The topic describes how to store, refrigerate, freeze and defrost food safely. You will learn about the best areas of the fridge for different types of food.
6 – Preparing and cooking food
Topic 6 shows you how to prepare food in a way that reduces the risk of contamination. You will learn about which meat and fish it safe to eat rare. The topic provides tips on barbecues and how to cook eggs, rice and pulses safely.
7 – Food pests
Topic 7 is about food pests. It identifies animals that can contaminate food. You will also learn how to spot the signs of food pests and how to deal with them.
8 – Personal Hygiene
Topic 8 is about personal hygiene. It covers the importance of hand washing and rules of personal hygiene for food handlers.
9 – Cleaning methods
The final topic outlines the standard cleaning process for food preparation areas. You will learn how and when to clean surfaces and equipment.
Course assessment
Once you have completed the nine topics, you will be allowed to take the assessment. The Food Hygiene course generates an assessment of 20 Questions from question banks so that the questions change each time a candidate takes the assessment. This makes the training suitable for initial and refresher training.
There is no limit on the number of attempts at the assessment. In addition, the training course gives useful feedback so learners can learn from incorrect responses.
Course certificate
When you have successfully passed the online Food Hygiene course you will be able to download and print your Food Hygiene certificate straight away.
How long is this Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate valid for?
To ensure knowledge of Food Safety best practices is maintained, we recommend resitting the Level 2 Food Hygiene training after 2 years.
Our Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate doesn’t have an expiry date but we include a recommended renewal date instead.
Not sure which qualification is right for you? Read our guide on what food hygiene certificate you need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
While UK law does not specifically require food handlers to hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, food businesses are legally required to ensure that staff receive appropriate food safety training for their job role. A Level 2 Food Hygiene course is widely recognised as the industry standard for food handlers and helps employers demonstrate compliance with food safety regulations.
Yes. Level 2 Food Hygiene training can be completed entirely online, allowing learners to study at their own pace from any device with internet access. Online courses provide the same essential food safety knowledge as classroom-based training and are a convenient option for individuals and businesses alike.
A Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate does not have a formal expiry date. However, food safety best practice recommends refreshing training every two years to ensure knowledge remains up to date with current legislation, industry standards, and workplace procedures.
A Level 2 Food Hygiene course is suitable for anyone who prepares, handles, serves, stores, or sells food. This includes chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants, catering staff, food retail employees, café and restaurant workers, and anyone working in environments where food safety is essential. It is also beneficial for business owners and supervisors who want a solid understanding of food hygiene principles.
The importance of Food Hygiene training
The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 require all food handlers to be trained in accordance with their food work activity. Therefore, food businesses must ensure that staff whose role involves handling, preparing, serving, or storing food receive appropriate food hygiene training.
By maintaining good personal hygiene and safe food handling practices, businesses can reduce the risk of food poisoning, food contamination, and other foodborne illnesses.
Food hygiene training helps food handlers understand their responsibilities and apply best practices when handling food. This helps maintain high food safety standards and ensures that food is safe for consumers.
Food hygiene training also covers the 4 Cs of food hygiene – Cleaning, Cooking, Chilling, and Cross-contamination. Understanding and applying these principles helps prevent harmful bacteria from spreading and reduces the risk of food poisoning.
For more information on this subject read our short article on Why is Food Hygiene Training Important?. It outlines the 4 Cs of food hygiene, the legal requirements for food safety and hygiene and the benefits of Food Hygiene and Safety training for your business.
Other online Food Hygiene & Safety courses
I2Comply provides other Food Hygiene & Safety courses that can benefit your workplace and make it a safer place to work. Courses include:
- Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Training Course
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Training Course
- Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety Training Course
- Food Allergen Awareness Training Course
I2Comply do not only supply Food Hygiene & Safety courses, we offer a host of courses across many categories including health & safety, regulatory compliance, health & social care and fire safety.
Related Food Hygiene Articles
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Why is Food Hygiene Training Important?
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Benefits of Good Food Safety
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How Long Does a Food Hygiene Certificate Last?
Find out how long a food hygiene certificate remains valid, when refresher training is recommended, and why keeping food hygiene and food safety knowledge up to date is important for food handlers and anyone responsible for handling food safely.
Who Needs A Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate?
Find out who needs a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate and when a higher level qualification may be required. Learn how Level 3 Food Hygiene training supports supervisors, managers, head chefs, and those responsible for food safety management and HACCP procedures.
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£17.50 + £3.50 VAT
Discounts Available For Bulk Purchases
| No. of total licenses | % saving |
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| 1 - 9 | - |
| 10 - 19 | 10% |
| 20 - 49 | 20% |
| 50 - 99 | 25% |
| 100 - 199 | 30% |
| 200 - 499 | 40% |
| 500 - 999 | 50% |
| 1000 + | 60% |
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