Food & Drink Around 60 to 90 minutes

Food Hygiene Level 3

Equip food safety supervisors to design and run a HACCP-based system, manage allergens and evidence due diligence across a food business.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Food safety supervisors and managers carry a legal duty to implement and monitor the systems that protect customers and the wider business. This Level 3 programme moves beyond day-to-day hygiene, covering how to design a HACCP-based food safety management system and control the full range of hazards.

Learners also cover allergen management, staff training and how to evidence due diligence to inspectors. It suits anyone progressing from Level 2 or stepping into a supervisory role across restaurants, catering and food production.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Explain HACCP principles and food safety management systems
  • Identify and control microbiological, chemical and physical hazards
  • Apply temperature control across storage, cooking and service
  • Describe legal responsibilities for supervisors and owners
  • Manage cleaning, pest control and hygiene standards
  • Train and supervise staff while evidencing due diligence
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Supervisors and team leaders in food businesses
  • Managers in restaurants, cafes and takeaways
  • Business owners in catering and food production
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Food safety law and supervisor responsibilities
  2. 02 Microbiological hazards and food poisoning
  3. 03 HACCP principles and food safety management
  4. 04 Temperature control and stock rotation
  5. 05 Allergen management and labelling
  6. 06 Cleaning, pest control and staff training
Assessment

How competence is checked

The course closes with a final assessment that checks learners can apply HACCP and food safety management principles.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate valid for three years on successful completion.

Aligned with
  • Food Safety Act 1990
  • Regulation (EC) 852/2004
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Food Hygiene Level 3 to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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