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Food Hygiene Level 1

Top Rated4.7(31 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
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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.

Modules

Module 1

Food Safety Principles in Healthcare Settings

Module 2

Understanding the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)

Module 3

Microorganisms in Food and Conditions That Support Their Growth

Module 4

Foodborne Illness: Causes, Risks, and Prevention

Module 5

Personal Hygiene Standards for Food Handlers

Module 6

Colour-Coded Equipment and Cross-Contamination Prevention

Module 7

Safe Food Preparation and Service Practices

Module 8

Cleaning and Sanitising Food Preparation Equipment and Surfaces

Module 9

Temperature Control and Food Safety Legislation

Module 10

Summary

Top reviews

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Kwadwo

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5

This is very educative course

Posted on 13/05/2026

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Ogaga

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5

because its educative

Posted on 04/07/2026

GI

Gillian

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5

it’s an interesting course

Posted on 01/04/2026

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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.