Food Hygiene Free Course

Our exclusive food hygiene free course are now open for enrolment, providing an insightful introduction to the art of effective food safety. Ideal for new and experienced food workers alike, this food hygiene online free course is a self-paced programme with no deadlines or time restrictions. Learn how to make a more confident contribution to food safety and hygiene in the workplace, or become a more responsible business owner. Key topics covered in this exclusive food hygiene free course include a brief history of food hygiene, the seven principles of a safe food supply chain, the consequences associated with inadequate food hygiene and more. Whether considering a career change or pursuing promotion, this free food hygiene course could give you edge you need. Sign up online and study food hygiene for free, or contact the team at Oxford Home Study Centre to learn more.

Why Study Food Hygiene?

Hygiene plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of all food products. At all levels throughout the supply chain, food products are exposed to a wide variety of potential risks. Should hygiene standards be allowed to deteriorate for even a brief moment, the safety of the product could be compromised. Where food products are stored, handled or prepared in an unhygienic manner, the risk of foodborne illness increases exponentially. As the consequences of food poisoning can be catastrophic, it is a risk that must be taken seriously. Not only by the business, but by each and every worker who comes into contact with the product on its journey to the consumer. It is the legal obligation of every food business to prioritise the safety and welfare of its customers. This exclusive food hygiene free course therefore comes highly recommended to business owners, senior managers, supervisors and employees at all levels.

By the end of this course the learner will be able to:

Understand the risks associated with substandard food hygiene
Discuss the potential consequences of low food safety standards
Describe the seven most important principles of a safe food supply chain

Free Study and Optional Certification

You can enrol on our Food Hygiene (Short Course), access the online learning materials and complete the course without paying a course fee. Certification is separate from free study and is available only after successful course completion.

If you would like a certificate, you may choose:

QLS-endorsed Certificate of Achievement
CPD-accredited certificate issued by the CPD Standards Office as a record of continuing professional development

You may order either certificate individually or purchase both for the same completed course. Choosing one certificate does not require you to purchase the other.

Each certificate option has its own price. The total payable may vary according to the certificates selected, course level, format and delivery option. You can check the latest certificate options and prices before ordering.

Certification is entirely optional and is not required to access or complete the course.

Course Content

Topics Covered in the Course

This Food Hygiene Short Course covers the following key topics:

Regulations in a Globalised World
A Brief History of Food Hygiene
The Seven Principles of a Safe Food Supply Chain
Food Hygiene – Key Terminology
The Importance of Food Hygiene and the Consequences of Non-Compliance

How It Works

Build your knowledge through clear and accessible online learning.

Complete the assignments and achieve the required marks.

Choose an optional certificate after completing the course.

Why Choose a Certificate?

An optional certificate provides a clear record of successful course completion. Add it to your learning portfolio and share it where relevant.

Completing the course and its assessments shows your commitment to developing subject knowledge through focused, independent learning.

Use your new knowledge to support further study, workplace development or personal goals. A certificate records completion but does not guarantee employment or professional status.