ESSENTIAL FOOD HYGIENE FAQ’S
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I’ve purchased more than one course. How do I enrol onto all of the courses?If more than one course has been purchased, a group for each course will have been created on your “Groups dashboard” page. You can assign yourself or another person to each course using the corresponding group.
How do I amend a name?A member of our customer service team must amend names on accounts, whether this is your account or one of your learners. You can contact us at 0800 999 3868, info@essentialfoodhygiene.co.uk, or live chat, which is available on our website. Are your courses accredited?Yes, they certainly are. All of our courses have been accredited by The CPD Group. The CPD Group is an international accreditation body that ensures training programs meet high-quality industry standards. It gives you confidence that the training you complete is credible, recognised, and valuable for your professional growth. Will I receive a hard copy of my certificate?We don’t post certificates to learners. Certificates are available for download on learners’ accounts. How do I see my learner’s progress?The “REPORT” option within your group will allow you to view each learner’s progress. How long is my certificate valid?All certificates are valid for 3 years from the completion date shown on the certificate. How do I remove a learner?Unfortunately, customers can not carry out this. Please contact our friendly customer service team, and someone will assist you. Call 0800 999 3868, or email info@essentialfoodhygiene.co.uk or speak to an adviser on our live chat. Where can I see my learner’s certificates?The “REPORT” option within your group will allow you to collect your learners’ certificates once they have passed their course. The rosette icon will allow you to download their certificate. How do I enrol other people onto the course?You can enrol other learners by clicking the “Enrol another person” option in your “GROUPS DASHBOARD” and entering their full name and email address. How can I start the course I have purchased?After placing an order, courses must be assigned to the learner in the “GROUPS DASHBOARD“. If you have purchased it for yourself, please select “ENROL MYSELF”, and the course will be available in your “ACCOUNT”. How do I create an account?
That’s it! Once completed, your account will be set up and ready to use How do I purchase training for someone else?1. Browse and Select Courses Is there a time limit in which I must complete the course?The time only starts once a course has been started e.g. One single candidate will have 12 months to complete the course, however, if you are a business bulk buyer, the courses have no life span until you distribute the course to one of your staff. Do I have to complete the course in one go?Absolutely not, as long as you remember your logins you can jump in and out of the courses on any internet enabled device anytime. When will I get my certificate?Your certificate is available for you to download as soon as you have passed the exam. Will my local authority (EHO) accept this certificate?Yes, all Essential Food Hygiene training meets UK/EU Legal requirements, local authority and the Environment Health Officer’s (EHO) standards. Do I have to pay straight away, or can I be invoiced?We offer the option for both of these payment methods. You can either pay via debit/credit card or PayPal immediately or download an invoice to be paid at a later date. If you are wanting to pay via invoice but need your courses releasing straight away give our team a call on 0800 9993868 and we will be able to assist this. Can I pay by PayPal?Yes absolutely, on checkout you will be given the option for a number of different payment methods. Just make sure you have the PayPal option checked and it will redirect you to PayPal.com to make a payment. Can I complete my course on my mobile phone?If you have an internet connection, you can complete the course on any electronic device. Is it necessary for me to have training if I work with food?By law, food business operators must ensure that food handlers receive the appropriate supervision and training in food hygiene. Are affiliates and partners responsible for bookings, payments, course delivery etc?All associated affiliates promote courses on behalf of Essential Food Hygiene for a small affiliate fee. The contractual relationship for the course remains between the course provider (Essential Food Hygiene) and the delegate at all times. Regrettably all affiliates cannot accept any liability for contractual issues including but not limited to bookings; payments/fees; course delivery, accuracy, provision or content; data handling or misuse; technical availability or disputes/complaints. Please be aware that any data you provide is to Essential Food Hygiene and is not handled by any of the affiliates. Please refer to Essential Food Hygiene’s own data handling and privacy policies for more information. What is our complaints procedure?Essential Food Hygiene are committed to providing a high-quality service. We believe that most of the time this is achieved. If you believe we have failed in any way, please let us know. Please email info@essentialfoodhygiene.co.uk with your complaint and we will be in touch within 5 working days. |
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