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Level 3 Food Hygiene Course Online
£70.00 + £14.00 VAT
- Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
- Certified by CPD
- Supports compliance with UK food hygiene requirements
- Audio voiceover
- Approximate course duration of 5 hours
- Downloadable certificate on completion
- 100% online training
- No time limits
Our Online Level 3 Food Hygiene Course is designed for supervisors, managers, business owners, and anyone responsible for managing food safety within a food business. This comprehensive training course includes Level 1 and Level 2 Food Hygiene content, providing learners with an in-depth understanding of food hygiene legislation, food safety management and their responsibilities for maintaining safe food practices.
The course covers essential food safety topics, including HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), food contamination, food poisoning prevention, pest control, cross-contamination, cleaning and disinfection procedures, and personal hygiene standards. Learners will develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement, monitor, and maintain effective food safety management systems within the workplace.
By completing this Online Level 3 Food Hygiene Course, you will gain a thorough understanding of food hygiene legislation, food safety best practices, and your responsibilities for maintaining food safety and protecting customers. The training is ideal for those responsible for supervising food handlers, maintaining food safety standards, and promoting a positive food safety culture.
The Level 3 Food Hygiene course takes around 5 hours to complete.
Understanding HACCP Principles
A Level 3 Food Hygiene Course provides an introduction to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), a food safety management system used to identify, assess, and control food safety risks. HACCP helps food businesses prevent hazards before they occur by implementing effective monitoring and control measures throughout food preparation, storage, and service.
Understanding HACCP principles is essential for managers and supervisors responsible for maintaining food safety standards, reducing the risk of food contamination, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene legislation. By applying HACCP procedures, businesses can help protect customers, improve food safety performance, and demonstrate a commitment to producing safe food.
Please note: This course is not a regulated RQF food safety and hygiene qualification. The course level indicates the level of training and is provided to help organisations identify which course is appropriate for their staff.
Who Should Take a Level 3 Food Hygiene Course?
A Level 3 Food Hygiene Course is designed for supervisors, managers, business owners, and anyone responsible for overseeing food safety within a food business. It provides a comprehensive understanding of food hygiene legislation, food safety management, HACCP principles, food contamination risks, and the procedures needed to maintain high standards of food safety.
This course is suitable for a wide range of roles, including:
- Restaurant managers
- Head chefs
- Catering supervisors
- Cafe owners
- Pub managers
- School kitchen supervisors
- Care home catering managers
The training is relevant to anyone responsible for supervising food handlers, implementing food safety procedures, or ensuring compliance with food hygiene regulations in restaurants, cafes, pubs, takeaways, schools, hospitals, prisons, colleges, and other food service environments.
If you prepare, handle, or serve food but do not have supervisory responsibilities, our Level 2 Food Hygiene Course may be more suitable for your role.
Is the Level 3 Food Hygiene Course accredited?
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.
What will I learn on the Level 3 Food Hygiene Course?
After completing the online Food Hygiene Level 3 course, you will be able to:
- Explain why food safety is important
- Outline key food safety legislation and legal responsibilities
- Describe microbiology relevant to food safety
- Explain how food can become contaminated
- Identify common sources and symptoms of food poisoning
- Explain the principles of HACCP and food safety management systems
- Explain how to purchase food safely, check deliveries and store food correctly
- Describe how to prepare and cook a variety of foods safely
- Explain how to identify, prevent and control food pests
- Outline good personal hygiene practices for food handlers
- Describe appropriate cleaning and disinfection methods for food premises
Example course pages
See below some sample screens from our online Food Hygiene course. The training contains clear course objectives, easy-to-follow material and interactive activities, which will keep you engaged with learning about food safety.
(Click on the example screens below to view)
What does the Level 3 Food Hygiene Course cover?
The online Level 3 Food Hygiene training course contains the following 12 topics:
1 – Why food safety is important
The first topic explains why food safety is important for a range of different people. It identifies the 4 Cs of food safety, some high-risk foods and some groups of people who are especially vulnerable to food poisoning. Finally it outlines the role of the supervisor in food safety.
2 – The law and food safety
The second topic is about food safety and the law. It outlines what the law says food businesses must do, including specific guidelines for food preparation. The topic also describes the defence of due diligence.
3 – Microbiology
The third topic is about micro-organisms. You will learn about bacteria, viruses, fungi, enzymes and protozoa, all of which can make food harmful.
4 – Food poisoning
Topic 4 is about food poisoning. It explains how micro-organisms make food unsafe to eat and identifies common food poisoning symptoms. You will learn about foods that are common sources of food poisoning and how long it takes to become ill after eating infected food.
5 – Contamination
Topic 5 outlines four types of food contamination – physical, chemical, biological and allergenic. You will learn about how to reduce the risk of these types of contamination.
6 – HACCP
Topic 6 is about the food safety system called HACCP. It describes the purpose of HACCP and identifies the seven principles on which it is based. You will learn how to prepare for, and implement, a HACCP plan.
7 – Purchasing and deliveries
Topic 7 is about food safety in relation to purchasing and receiving food deliveries. It identifies the importance of traceability in food systems. You will learn about Use By and other dates on food. You will also learn about how to check deliveries properly and when to reject them.
8 – Food storage
Topic 8 is about how to store food safely. You will learn how to refrigerate, freeze and defrost food safely.
9 – Preparing and cooking food
Topic 9 is about preparing and cooking food. You will learn how to prepare food in a way that reduces the risk of contamination. The topic identifies which types of meat and fish can be eaten rare and which need to be cooked all the way through. There are tips about how to barbecue safely, and you will learn how to cook eggs, rice and pulses safely.
10 – Food pests
Topic 10 is about how to prevent pests from contaminating food. The topic identifies the kinds of animals that can contaminate food and explains how to recognise the signs of food pests. You will learn what you should do to deal with food pests.
11 – Personal Hygiene
Topic 11 is about personal hygiene requirements when you work with food. You will learn about rules of personal hygiene for food handlers. The topic explains how to wash your hands effectively and identifies when you need to wash your hands.
12 – Cleaning methods
Finally, the last topic is about cleaning methods appropriate in a food preparation environment. You will learn about the standard cleaning process for food preparation areas, and how and when to clean surfaces and equipment.
How is the Level 3 Food Hygiene Course assessed?
The course includes a short multiple-choice assessment after every three topics, with 4 assessments in total. Each assessment consists of 10 multiple-choice questions selected from a bank of questions, so learners may receive a different set of questions on each attempt.
There is no limit to the number of assessment attempts. Learners can therefore revisit the course material and retake an assessment if needed, making the course suitable for both initial and refresher training.
Your Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate
Once you have successfully passed the course assessments, you can download and print your Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate immediately.
Your certificate provides evidence that you have successfully completed the Level 3 Food Hygiene training and displays the RoSPA and CPD logos.
How long is a Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate valid for?
We recommend that you refresh your knowledge after 3 years. Our Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate doesn’t have an expiry date but we include a recommended renewal date instead.
Course reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Level 3 Food Hygiene course provides advanced food safety training for supervisors, managers, business owners, and team leaders who are responsible for overseeing food handling operations and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
This course is ideal for business owners, managers, supervisors, head chefs, kitchen managers, and anyone responsible for implementing or monitoring food safety procedures within a food business.
Level 3 training is designed primarily for supervisory and management roles. Food handlers and frontline staff may find a Level 2 Food Hygiene course more suitable unless they have additional food safety responsibilities.
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a food safety management system that helps businesses identify, assess, and control food safety hazards. Understanding HACCP is essential for managers and supervisors responsible for maintaining safe food practices.
The course takes approximately 5 hours to complete, although learners can progress at their own pace and return to the training whenever convenient.
Level 3 training helps supervisors and managers understand their legal responsibilities, improve food safety standards, reduce the risk of foodborne illness, and create a strong food safety culture within their organisation.
What is the difference between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Food Hygiene?
The right level of food hygiene training depends on your role and responsibilities when working with food. Level 1 provides introductory food hygiene knowledge, Level 2 is commonly suitable for people who prepare, cook, handle or serve food, while Level 3 is designed for supervisors, managers and others responsible for overseeing food safety.
| Food Hygiene Level | Who is it suitable for? | Typical responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Food Hygiene | People who work around food or handle low-risk, wrapped or pre-packaged food. | Basic food hygiene awareness, personal hygiene, contamination prevention and safe working practices. |
| Level 2 Food Hygiene | People who prepare, cook, handle or serve food as part of their role. | Safe food handling, temperature control, cross-contamination prevention, cleaning and food safety procedures. |
| Level 3 Food Hygiene | Supervisors, managers and anyone responsible for overseeing food safety within a workplace. | Managing food safety procedures, supervising staff, monitoring standards and helping ensure effective food safety controls are followed. |
Note: These are general recommendations rather than universal legal requirements. Training should always be appropriate to the work a person carries out and their level of responsibility.
If you are unsure which level of training is most appropriate for your role, read our guide: Do I need a food hygiene certificate in the UK?
Want to start a Level 3 Food Hygiene course today?
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Other online Food Hygiene courses
We provide a range of online Food Hygiene & Safety training courses that can benefit your workplace. These include:
- Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Training Course
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Training Course
- Food Allergen Awareness Training Course
We offer a host of courses across many categories including health & safety, regulatory compliance, health & social care and fire safety.
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