Logo
Categories
Blog
Contact Us
Log in
Sign up
  1. Home
  2. Food Hygiene
  3. Food Hygiene QLS Level 1 Certificate
Food Hygiene QLS Level 1 Certificate
Course at QLS Level 1
Endorsement Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme
Study Method Online
Course Duration 80 Hours
Entry Requirements Nil
Start Date Ongoing
Enrol Now
Course Fee: £ 99.9

Basic Food Hygiene Course

Looking for a basic food hygiene course you can take in your spare time? Ready to take your career to the next level with an endorsed food safety and hygiene award?  Take the first step towards a successful career in the food sector, with the help and support of Oxford Home Study Centre.  Enjoy the freedom to complete this basic food hygiene course online at a time and pace to suit your current commitments.  Whether starting from scratch or looking to build on your existing knowledge, our endorsed Level 1 Food Hygiene Award comes highly recommended.  This flexible online course provides an introductory overview of the most important principles of food safety.  Learn how to maintain the highest possible food safety standards in the workplace, ensure food is handled hygienically and minimise the risk of foodborne illness.  Expert tutor support is available on-demand from start to finish and all course materials are included in the initial fee.  Enrol online and start your Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Award today!

OHSC Basic Food Hygiene Course Looking for a basic food hygiene course you can take in your spare time? Ready to take your career to the next level with an endorsed food safety and hygiene award?  Take the first step towards a successful career in the food sector, with the help and support of Oxford Home Study Centre.  Enjoy the freedom to complete this basic food hygiene course online at a time and pace to suit your current commitments.  Whether starting from scratch or looking to build on your existing knowledge, our endorsed Level 1 Food Hygiene Award comes highly recommended.  This flexible online course provides an introductory overview of the most important principles of food safety.  Learn how to maintain the highest possible food safety standards in the workplace, ensure food is handled hygienically and minimise the risk of foodborne illness.  Expert tutor support is available on-demand from start to finish and all course materials are included in the initial fee.  Enrol online and start your Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Award today!

Why Study Food Hygiene and Safety?

For anyone looking to build a successful career in the food sector, a robust knowledge of key food safety and hygiene principles is mandatory.  It is the responsibility of every worker within the food supply chain to uphold the highest possible food safety standards at all times.  From the moment raw materials or sourced to the consumption of the final product, a wide variety of risks must be carefully tracked and controlled.  Food-related illness affects the lives of millions of people each year, in some cases with catastrophic consequences. Food safety and hygiene policies exist to prevent such issues from occurring – not to deal with the aftermath. From business owners to senior management figures to entry-level members of the workforce, the importance of food hygiene and safety skills is universal.  Whatever your long-term objectives, this Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Award could help you become a more capable and confident worker.

At Oxford Home Study Centre, we offer an extensive catalogue cost-effective online courses across a dynamic range of disciplines. This entry-level Food Hygiene and Safety Award is suitable for newcomers and experienced personnel alike, touching upon a series of essential topics as follows:

Module 1 - Introduction to Food Safety

Candidates are introduced to the primary principles of food safety in the first module, which examines the importance of maintaining the highest possible food safety standards and the consequences of inadequate food safety.  Learners are also presented with a brief overview of the recent history of food safety.

Module 2 - What is Food Hygiene

Focus shifts to food hygiene in the second module, outlining the various contamination risks that must be considered when manufacturing, storing, handling, shipping and preparing food products.  The basics of good personal hygiene are also touched upon, along with the steps that must be taken to minimise or eliminate the risk of food poisoning.

Module 3 - The 4Cs of Food Hygiene

The course concludes with a fascinating introduction to the ‘4Cs’ food hygiene methodology, which discusses how the key to food safety lies in effective cleaning, cooking, chilling and cross-contamination prevention.  An introduction to food temperatures and cooking times to ensure the product is suitable for consumption is also provided.

OHSC Certificate of Completion - Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included.

Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Completion - Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - £85

Note: A nominal fee of £9.99 covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom and a nominal fee of £19.99 covers the delivery charge outside the United Kingdom.

This introductory Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Award could pave the way for more for advanced studies at diploma level.  Alternatively, successful candidates will have the opportunity to put their new skills and knowledge to practical use for the benefit of their career. Anyone looking to build a successful future in the food sector will find the teachings of this course invaluable.  The same also applies to owners of food businesses, who may lack formal training or qualifications.

Who Should Take This Course?

Oxford Home Study Centre is committed to providing cost-effective distance learning opportunities for ambitious candidates. Our endorsed Level 1 Food Hygiene and Safety Award was created by a team of industry experts with the following candidates in mind:

  • Newcomers pursuing entry-level positions within the food sector
  • Members of the workforce pursuing leadership-level promotions
  • Business owners, senior managers and team leaders
  • Entrepreneurs looking into starting new food businesses
  • Anyone who works with food in any capacity on a regular basis
  • Jobseekers looking to boost their CVs and employment prospects

Enrol online and get started today, or reach out to the OHSC customer support team anytime for more information.

Related Courses You May Also Like
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes - we offer an extensive range of endorsed food safety courses online, which are flexible enough to suit even the busy schedules.  All of our courses are self-paced, with no deadlines or time restrictions involved. You can complete your course at a time and pace to suit your lifestyle, from anywhere in the world.

There are no fixed study schedules or required minimum study hours on any of our courses. All candidates can complete their online food safety courses as quickly or gradually as they like. Approximate times vary in accordance with the level of the course - anything from a few days to several weeks or months.

Anyone who works in the food sector should have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the basics of food safety and food hygiene. A Level 2 Food Hygiene Course should therefore be seen as the bare minimum for anyone pursuing a successful career in any area of the food sector.

No - it is not a legal requirement for any business owner, manager or employee to undergo formal food safety or hygiene training.  However, all businesses are legally required to make every possible effort to ensure the products they prepare, serve and handle are always 100% safe for consumption. Endorsed food safety courses therefore come highly recommended.

Our Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate covers the essentials all food workers must know, in order to work in a safe and responsible manner.  Examples of which include food poisoning risk, cross contamination, basic food microbiology, the importance of good personal hygiene, safe food cooking temperatures and how to transport food safely.

It is never too late or too early to begin training for a career in the food sector. Whether considering a career change or pursuing promotion with your current employer, an endorsed food safety course could make all the difference.  All of our food safety and hygiene courses are open for enrolment 365 days a year.

You can complete your food safety training course as quickly or gradually as you like, as all of our courses are self-paced and take place 100% online. You will receive access to our online learning platform after enrolling, from where you can access all of your course materials and complete your assignments at your own pace.

Every learner is assigned a tutor at the time of their enrolment, who can be contacted anytime via our online learning platform.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the course materials or assignments you receive, your assigned tutor will provide all the help and support you need.

We try to keep things as flexible as possible for our learners, which is why we keep enrolment for our courses open 365 days a year. If you would like to learn more about any of our courses before enrolling, please contact a member of our admissions team by phone or email.

No - there are no final exams to sit in order to successfully complete the course. Each course module concludes with a knowledge-based assignment, which must be submitted to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the course materials. All assignments can be taken as many times as necessary, until they are completed successfully.

The term ‘online learning’ is used in reference to any activity that takes place via the web for academic advancement or career development. This includes all types of online courses and training programmes, along with private study and distance learning conducted via email.

Online training can be advantageous over conventional classroom-based training in a number of ways.  In terms of flexibility, affordability and accessibility, an online training programme is often the preferable choice for candidates looking to study without committing to fulltime education, or quitting their current jobs.

An online training course can make all the difference for ambitious candidates looking to achieve their career goals. An endorsed award on your CV could give you an edge over rival candidates in the eyes of employers - just as the knowledge and skills you learn while studying could help you take the next big step in your career journey.

Course costs vary in accordance with the level of the food safety course in question. Full pricing information is available on our website, or you can contact our admissions team anytime to learn more.  We also have a scholarship scheme available worth up to £660 off the usual price of our food safety courses - call or e-mail anytime for more information or to apply.