Food Hygiene Level 1

Top Rated4.6(23 reviews)

This course provides a basic introduction to food hygiene and safe food handling practices in healthcare and care settings. It covers essential food safety principles, hygiene standards, prevention of foodborne illness, and safe food preparation. The course also explores IDDSI guidelines, temperature control, and key UK food safety regulations.

10 Modules1 hour
£169£0
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Food Hygiene Level 1

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Understand the importance of food safety in healthcare and care environments.
  • Recognise how microorganisms grow in food and how contamination can occur.
  • Identify common causes and risks of foodborne illness.
  • Apply good personal hygiene practices when handling food.
  • Understand the purpose of colour-coded equipment in preventing cross-contamination.
  • Follow safe food preparation, handling, and service procedures.
  • Understand proper cleaning and sanitising methods for kitchen equipment and surfaces.
  • Recognise the importance of temperature control in maintaining food safety.
  • Understand key UK food safety legislation, including the Food Safety Act and Food Temperature Regulations.

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Training Overview

  • Food Safety Principles in Healthcare Settings
  • Understanding the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)
  • Microorganisms in Food and Conditions That Support Their Growth
  • Foodborne Illness: Causes, Risks, and Prevention
  • Personal Hygiene Standards for Food Handlers
  • Colour-Coded Equipment and Cross-Contamination Prevention
  • Safe Food Preparation and Service Practices
  • Cleaning and Sanitising Food Preparation Equipment and Surfaces
  • Temperature Control and Food Safety Legislation
  • Summary
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Top reviews

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Gillian

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5

it’s an interesting course

Posted on 01/04/2026

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Tomilola

User fromcare-learning

5

1000

Posted on 31/07/2026

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Kudzai

User fromcare-learning

5

great great

Posted on 23/04/2026

GI

Gillian

User fromcare-learning

5

it’s an interesting course

Posted on 01/04/2026

TO

Tomilola

User fromcare-learning

5

1000

Posted on 31/07/2026

KU

Kudzai

User fromcare-learning

5

great great

Posted on 23/04/2026

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Frequently asked questions

The course covers food safety basics, personal hygiene, bacteria growth, food poisoning risks, cross-contamination prevention, safe food preparation, cleaning practices, temperature control, and UK food safety regulations.

Yes, you will receive a certificate after completing the Food Hygiene Level 1 course, confirming your understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.

To register, sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. New users can create an account at care-learning.com.

This course is suitable for healthcare staff, carers, kitchen staff, and anyone involved in preparing or handling food in healthcare or care environments.