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Food Hygiene Level 3 Online Course

Fully accredited course with instant certificate focused on the Catering sector. PLUS Free Course Bundle worth £50.00

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Offer ends 31 July 2025
Study method
Online
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Access until course completion
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
4 CPD hours / points
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Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Are you looking to develop your career in the food catering and hospitality sector? Are you already supervising or managing a team but without a formal qualification? This Food Hygiene/ Food Safety course is also ideal for people running their own business and wanting to operate legally and safely. This course is rated 5 Stars on Yotpo.

This Food Hygiene Level 3 in Catering course incorporates great content including Natasha’s Law with the latest e-learn technology and this, combined with our dedication to supporting our learners, has resulted in a pass rate of 100%!

Plus, you get a free course bundle worth £50.00:

  • Food Hygiene Level 2
  • HACCP Level 2
  • Food Allergen Awareness

CPD

4 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

This Food Hygiene/ Food Safety Level 3 course is essential for anybody wanting to advance their career in the food sector. The course is also ideal for people running their own business and wanting to operate legally and safely. This course is rated 5 Stars on Yotpo.

Plus, you get a free course bundle worth £50.00:

  • Food Hygiene Level 2
  • HACCP Level 2
  • Food Allergen Awareness

The course has 17 easy to follow modules that are all 'bite-sized' so you can learn at your own pace. Each module has a helpful 'knowledge checker' at the end and the course includes a final test that is unlocked once the modules are complete:

  • Introduction to Supervising Food Safety/ Food Hygiene
  • Food Safety Legislation
  • Food Contamination in the Food Hygiene sector
  • Controlling Contamination in Food Hygiene
  • Micro-Organisms
  • Food Poisoning and Food-Borne Illness
  • Non-Bacterial Food Poisoning
  • Temperature Control in the Food Hygiene sector
  • Checking, Verifying and Recording Temperatures
  • Food Preservation
  • Premises and Equipment Design
  • Waste, Cleaning and Disinfection
  • Pest Control
  • Personal Hygiene in the Food Hygiene sector
  • Training Staff in Food Hygiene
  • Implementing a Food Hygiene Management System
  • Food Hygiene Management Tools

Aims of the Training

By the end of this course learners will:

  • Categorise food into four distinct food groups
  • Have knowledge of the way that bacteria can affect food and make it unfit for consumption, plus know how to control the risk
  • Limit allergens from contaminating food
  • Understand the basics of personal hygiene and why it is important in Food Hygiene
  • Identify what is required from a food premises in order for it to be food safe
  • Effectively clean equipment and the premises in order to stop bacterial growth and cross-contamination
  • Explain the basics of a HACCP food safety management system and recognise the tools that can be used to do so
  • Understand different ways in which food can be cooked, reheated or held
  • Have awareness of the relevant food hygiene legislation and how it can be complied with
  • Be able to state the safe temperatures for cooking, chilling and freezing food and understand how to take temperature readings
  • Know what the law requires in regards to personal hygiene when working in a food catering business

Accreditation:

This Food Hygiene Level 3 online course is fully accredited by both iirsm (International Institute of Risk and Safety Management) and CPD. You will be able to instantly download and print your certificate as soon as you successfully complete the course. This qualification is universally accepted by all employers.

Format:

This course is accessed through a dedicated learner portal and you will be provided the easy to use login details. The course is divided into modules with a short quiz at the end of each to test your knowledge. Once you have progressed through each of the modules you can access a final test which consists of multiple choice questions based on the material that you have studied.

Once you have passed the course you can download your course certificate in PDF from your learner area.

If you don't pass the course first time, don't worry, you can resit the test as many times as required.

Duration:

The course takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. As an e-learning course you can complete this training in convenient stages as we use the latest stop-start technology.

Support:

We are dedicated to helping you succeed. Our course includes dedicated tutor support and they are available to provide you with unlimited online email support to help answer any questions that you may have whilst you are studying the course. Remember: your success is our success!

Reviews:

Real reviews independently captured by YOTPO:

Carolyn- "Fantastic course, very easy to navigate around, at times I needed help, and Paul was there all the time. Thank you"

Jemma B- "Just passed level 3 food hygiene course. Very well designed, easy to access and highly informative. I would definitely recommend it. Also communication is very easy. Paul was very helpful when I had a query about the course. Thank you!"

Karts- "Who knew learning about Food Health and safety would be so easy and fun!??
It's so easy and engaging to read and follow along whilst keeping you interested about the topics!"

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anybody either working or wanting to work with teams in the hospitality and catering sector. It is also for people who are supervising or managing a team but without a formal qualification.

This course is also ideal for people running their own business and wanting to operate legally and safely.

This Food Hygiene course is about real learning and will enhance any CV with an internationally recognised qualification.

Requirements

There are no requirements for this course but we recommend learners without experience within the catering sector to consider doing a Food Hygiene/ Food Safety Level 2 course first.

Career path

Warning: this Food Hygiene course will seriously assist your career development!

Questions and answers

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robert broome asked:

Is this recognised by food standards agency in the UK?

Answer:

Robert, yes our course is accredited by the leading bodies and fully recognised by the Food Standards Agency.

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Robert asked:

Sorry- I wasn’t asking how to make bread but does the course cover food Hygiene In manufacturing and serving? My business would do both

Answer:

Robert, yes. The courses are perfect for what you need. Thanks, Paul

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Marion asked:

Do you have to resit every 3 years?

Answer:

Hi Marion, all compliance based courses should be for a three year period. If you find any that are not, be wary. Paul

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Ersi asked:

Hi! I'd like to know if once you're done with the course you have to pay for the exam and certificate or everything is included in the prize.Thanks.

Answer:

Hi, everything is included in the price. You don’t pay anything extra.

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Robert asked:

Hi does this course cover food manufacturing as well as serving - eg making bread and serving in bistro/ deli?

Answer:

Hi Robert, the course doesn't cover the actual making of items, such as bread. The courses do cover the hygiene and safety requirements of making and serving food items. You may also want to check our Food Hygiene in Manufacturing courses.

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Fermi asked:

When will the course start? Details on the date, time and duration of the course?

Answer:

Hi Fermi, the course starts as soon as the order comes through. All our courses are fully online/eLearning so you can start at your leisure. This course lasts between 4-8 hours depending upon your current knowledge and experience.

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Nadine asked:

Can start this course before I start my food business?

Answer:

Hi Nadine, you can start this course at any time. It will provide you with an excellent knowledge before starting your business.

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Iqra Ali asked:

Would a training webinar certificate in food safety be enough requirement for me to join level3?

Answer:

Hi, if you are confident in your knowledge then I’m sure you will be ok. We will support you all the way.

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Ola asked:

The Level 3 Food Safety course is it COSHH & HACCPS compliance/recognised

Answer:

Hi Ola, all our courses are fully accredited by leading bodies so they are recognised by all companies etc. Our COSHH course is accredited by both the CPD and RoSPA. Our HACCP course is accredited by both the CPD and iirsm. So both courses are not only accredited by one leading body but two! Thanks, Paul

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Level3 asked:

Now. I need course level 3 but how much price .how. Can .i register

Answer:

Hi, our Food Hygiene Level 3 course is just £55.00. This price includes the online course work, the final test and the certificate. We have a review rating of 4.92 from over 1200 course reviews. You simply purchase the course through the Reed site to start your learning journey.

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Becky asked:

Hi, is the course recognised in France? thank you

Answer:

Becky, our awarding bodies are internationally recognised and France is more than fine with them.

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Maggie asked:

Is this course recognised in France? Many thanks

Answer:

Hi Maggie, our courses are accredited by internationally recognised awarding bodies. So the course and certificate will certainly be good in France. Paul

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Maggie asked:

Can this certificate be used in France for street food market stall? Many thanks

Answer:

Hi Maggie, our courses are accredited by internationally recognised awarding bodies. So the course and certificate will certainly be good in France. Paul

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Abraham asked:

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Answer:

Abraham, I hope you are well as we head into 2021. I'm not sure what your question is but we are here to help you with any of your training needs.

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allan asked:

i already have level 3 in food safety do you do a refresher course?

Answer:

Allan, all food safety courses should be renewed every 3 years. If your certificate is older than that, you need to do the full course again. We do not do a refresher course, though.

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Declan asked:

Hi, would this certificate allow me to audit various licensed premises as a consultant or do I require Level 4 as well ??

Answer:

Declan, I hope you are well and keeping safe during this crisis. This qualification is a quality Level 3 but I’m not sure what you require to do the auditing role. This course will certainly help as the awarding bodies are both internationally recognised organisations.

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Mary asked:

Can I obtain a tutor certificate with this course

Answer:

Hi Mary, the course includes a fully endorse certificate with the COD and iirsm approved course logos. Paul

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Stuart asked:

How is the level 3 course only 3 hours? When if you physical attend a level 2 food safety workshop it's 6 hours and level 3 is 12 hours and 2 days

Answer:

Stuart, many of our learners take only 3 hours, however, others can take a lot longer. The benefits of doing an e-learning course is that you can learn at your own pace whereas if you are in a classroom, you tend to learn at the pace of the slowest learner. Plus, with e-learning, you can take breaks as often as you wish which means when you are on the course, you are more focused and capable of absorbing the knowledge than if you are in a classroom and expected to learn for hours at a time.

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Bianca asked:

Is this course recognised by theMaritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) ?

Answer:

Hi Bianca, I’m not sure what the MCA will recognise. However, the course is fully approved and accredited by RoSPA and the CPD. RoSPA are the leading health and safety awarding body.

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Reviews

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Course rating
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Service
90%
Content
95%
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Provider

Intellelearn

We are Intellelearn: 'intelligent e-learning'. We are so confident in our courses, we guarantee them! If you don't pass; you don't pay!

We are a team of people passionate about creating awesome learning experiences that educate and entertain learners. Our approach to producing online courses which are rich in the latest e-learn technology plus excellent content from our specialists has resulted in our learners achieving pass rates of 99% and higher! So, whether you are looking for a new skill to launch your career or simply refreshing existing knowledge, our courses are proven to produce the results for you. Plus, we guarantee our courses.

All Intellelearn courses are fully accredited by leading bodies: CPD; RoSPA; and iirsm. Our courses have been rated Excellent by CPD so you know you are buying a quality learning experience. You can instantly download and print a fully accredited certificate as soon as you have successfully completed your course.

Learning does not need to be boring! We make learning experiences that are cool and engaging. We also understand our learners will constantly be battered by time pressures. So all Intellelearn courses are built with 'stop-start' technology and in 'bite sized' modules so you can learn at your pace and on whatever device you want. 

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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