Online Level 3 Food Hygiene Course

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£70.00 + £14.00 VAT
  • Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
  • Certified by CPD
  • Meets UK & EU legal 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 regulations, food safety management, and compliance with the requirements of the Food Safety Act 1990.

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 legal responsibilities for protecting customers, employees, and your organisation. The training is ideal for those responsible for supervising food handlers, maintaining food safety standards, and promoting a positive food safety culture.

The Food Hygiene Level 3 course duration is around 5 hours.

This course is not a formal RQF food safety & hygiene qualification, the levels indicate the type of course, so that businesses can choose whom it is suitable for.

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.

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.

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.

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Course learning outcomes

After completing the online Food Hygiene Level 3 course, you will be able to describe:

  • Why food safety is important
  • What the law says about food safety
  • Some microbiology relevant to food
  • How food gets contaminated
  • Sources and symptoms of food poisoning
  • HACCP food systems
  • How to purchase food, check deliveries and store food safely
  • Prepare a variety of foods safely
  • How to control food pests
  • Personal hygiene for food handlers
  • Appropriate cleaning 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)

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Course content

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 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 source of food poisoning and how long it takes to become ill after eating infected food.

5 – Contamination

Topic 5 outlines 4 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 7 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.

Course assessment

The course consists of 4 short multiple choice assessment after every three topics. Each assessment consists of 10 multiple choice questions taken from banks of questions. Using question banks means that each time you take an assessment you will face a different set of questions.

We also do not limit the number of times you can take the assessment. This makes the training course perfect for both initial and refresher training.

Course certificate

Food Hygiene CertificateThe short answer is straight away. You can download your certificate right after completing and passing the Food Hygiene training course.

Your certificate can be used as evidence for compliance, as it contains both the RoSPA and CPD logos.

How long is the Level 3 Food Hygiene course certificate valid?

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Level 3 Food Hygiene course?

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.

Who should take the Level 3 Food Hygiene course?

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.

Is this course suitable for food handlers?

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.

What is HACCP and why is it important?

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.

How long does the Level 3 Food Hygiene course take to complete?

The course takes approximately 5 hours to complete, although learners can progress at their own pace and return to the training whenever convenient.

Why is Level 3 Food Hygiene training important?

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.


Which Food Hygiene course should I take?

We provide three levels of food hygiene certificates:

  • Level 1 is for people working with food but not directly preparing it
  • Level 2 is for people helping to prepare food
  • Level 3 is for owners, managers, and supervisors

For more information on the different food hygiene levels, please read our article Who needs a level 3 food hygiene certificate.

Want to start a Level 3 Food Hygiene course today?

If you are ready to start the Level 3 Food Hygiene course, add the course to your basket via the Add to basket button at the top or bottom of the page. You can buy it now and complete it later. Once you have made the purchase, we will set up your account, and your training course will be ready to take when you need to.

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Additional Food Hygiene & Safety courses

We provide a range of online Food Hygiene & Safety training courses that can benefit your workplace. These include:

  1. Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Training Course
  2. Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Training Course
  3. Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety Training Course
  4. 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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