Key Facts

  • Starting
    1 Aug 2025
    Location
    STC Wandsworth Remote Learning
    Start Time
    09:00
    End Time
    17:00
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Roll-On Roll-Off (Any Day of Week)
    Start Date
    1 Aug 2025
    Level
    Entry Level
    Code
    WCRX317FC

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 30
  • Starting
    1 Aug 2026
    Location
    STC Wandsworth Remote Learning
    Start Time
    09:00
    End Time
    17:00
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Roll-On Roll-Off (Any Day of Week)
    Start Date
    1 Aug 2026
    Level
    Entry Level
    Code
    WCRX317FC

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 30
Get Qualified to Work in the Food Business in 1 day, Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety

Step into the food industry with confidence. This fully accredited online course gives you the essential knowledge and legal understanding to handle, prepare, and serve food safely. Whether you work in catering, early years, retail, manufacturing, or schools, this course ensures you meet UK and EU food hygiene standards, and helps your workplace achieve a higher food hygiene rating.

  • Introductory Course Info HE


    This course builds your understanding of

    Legal responsibilities of food handlers

    Food safety management systems

    Contamination and cross‑contamination

    Microbiological, physical, chemical, and allergenic hazards

    Safe food storage, preparation, cooking, cooling, reheating

    Personal hygiene and workplace cleanliness

    Pest control and safe premises design

  • Entry Requirements


    No previous qualifications required Perfect for beginners, new staff, or anyone refreshing their food hygiene knowledge and certificate. Level 1 is recommended for complete beginners but not essential.

    Delivery and Support This is an online course. Upon registration, you will receive your access link via email within 5 working days. If you have not received this, please check your spam/junk folder before contacting us. Once enrolled, you'll gain access to your course materials and begin your learning journey at your own pace. We also offer a wide range of additional online courses to support your continued professional and personal development. If you're looking to expand your skills further, we encourage you to explore and enrol unto our other online or in person courses available. If you have any questions, or if you would like to discuss customised in-person training for groups of 12 or more, please contact us at: audrey.francis@stcg.ac.uk. Enjoy your learning journey!

  • Course Content


    Section 1: Expectations

    Responsibilities of food handlers

    Employer duties

    Role of Environmental Health Officers

    Section 2: Contaminating Hazards

    Microbiological hazards

    Spoilage & pathogenic bacteria

    Allergenic, physical, and chemical hazards

    Preventing contamination

    Section 3: Personal Responsibilities

    Handwashing

    Protective clothing

    Hygiene habits

    Reporting illness

    Section 4: Clean & Safe Workplace

    Food storage & fridge organisation

    Cleaning methods

    Waste management

    Pest prevention

  • Progression Next Steps


    After completing Level 2, learners can progress to

    *Level 3 Food Hygiene, Supervisors

    *Level 2 Allergy Awareness

    *Level 2 Health & Safety

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  • Additional Information


    Accepted by local authorities and Environmental Health Officers

    Certificate valid for 3 years

    Delivery and Support This is an online course. Upon registration, you will receive your access link via email within 5 working days. If you have not received this, please check your spam/junk folder before contacting us. Once enrolled, you'll gain access to your course materials and begin your learning journey at your own pace. We also offer a wide range of additional online courses to support your continued professional and personal development. If you're looking to expand your skills further, we encourage you to explore and enrol unto our other online or in person courses available. If you have any questions, or if you would like to discuss customised in-person training for groups of 12 or more, please contact us at: audrey.francis@stcg.ac.uk. Enjoy your learning journey!

  • Course Structure


    100% online, accessible anywhere

    Full audio voiceover

    1 to 2 hours total learning time

    Unlimited exam attempts

    Instant digital certificate on completion

    Fully accredited by The CPD Group and EHO approved

    Compliant with UK & EU food safety laws

  • Assessment Details


    *Online exam

    *Multiple choice questions

    *Pass mark: 88%

    *No time limit

    *Retakes included

  • Teaching and Learning


    Learning is broken into clear, interactive sections with mini quizzes to check understanding. You'll learn through

    Audio‑supported modules

    Real world examples

    Scenario based learning

    Step by step guidance

    A final online exam with more than one attempt