Food hygiene courses in Colchester

We specialise in quality online food hygiene and safety courses. Our mission is to make Colchester businesses compliant with UK safety regulations, and to make workplaces across Colchester safer for you, your staff and your customers. All of our courses are:

Popular food hygiene & safety courses

Looking for food hygiene and safety courses in Colchester? Why not try an online course instead? All our online food hygiene and safety courses are easy to follow, fully accredited by the CDP Group and come with an online exam and certificate. We have a broad range of food safety courses for you to choose from. Just click the yellow button below to browse our full range.

Level 2 Allergy Awareness

The Level 2 Allergy Awareness online course is aimed towards those whose occupations that have involvement in the handling and preparation of food, and comprehensively covers how to prepare food respective of food allergies.

Just £10.00 +VAT

Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety
(Catering, Manufacturing, Early Years, Retail, Schools)

The Level Two Food Hygiene and Safety course is for those looking to take the next step in their education of food hygiene and is for those who work in the food industry and frequently handle food.

Just £10.00 +VAT

Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety (Supervisor)

The Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety Supervisors course is aimed towards business owners, supervisors, and managers as it focuses on the management side of food hygiene and safety.

Just £70.00 +VAT

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Seasonal specials

Bag yourself a bargain by ordering one of our seasonal specials below. By ordering a bundle you’ll benefit from unbeatable savings on multi-course purchases. In addition to our seasonal bundles, why not view our full selection of bundles by clicking the button below.

Winter Bundle

£35.00 +VAT

Have a question?

If you’ve got any questions about an order that you have placed, or one you’re considering making, we’d like you to get in touch. Our live chat and our phone lines are open 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri (ex. Bank holidays). Outside of these hours, feel free to send us an email and we’ll get back in touch as soon as we can.

Accreditations & associations

We only provide effective and engaging online courses of the highest quality. That’s why all of our courses are approved and accredited by CPD Group. Our courses undergo rigorous assessment and an in-depth review by a CPD Group consultant annually to ensure they are up to date and of the highest standard. We are also a member of RoSPA and our courses are recognised by all local authorities.

Bulk Discounts

All our products can be ordered with bulk discounts. So the more units of a product you buy, the cheaper the cost per product will be, and the greater the savings you get – Ideal for up-skilling larger groups. Bulk discounts are automatically applied when you place an order for quantities of more than 10 courses.

5 reasons to choose an online course instead of classroom course

It’s cheaper

Classroom-based courses in Colchester are usually more expensive than their online counterparts because they involve additional overheads, like a teacher and a venue. These additional features contribute to the cost of the courses, and the extra expense is passed onto you, the consumer. In addition, if you fail a class-based course exam, you may be required to fork up more cash to be retested. With our online courses, you’re able to re-sit exams as many times as you like, for no extra cost.

It’s more convenient and flexible

What could be more convenient than taking a course around your own schedule, day or night? With our online courses you can complete the learning syllabus and the exam at a time that’s most convenient to you. It can be done in bite sizechunks or in one go. The choice is yours. Classroom courses on the other hand must be done at a set time, in a set venue in Colchester, which may not be super suitable.

It’s safer

As we come out of a pandemic, and with Covid still looming in the air, the nation has become reliant on online training more than ever. Online food hygiene safety courses can be undertaken entirely from the safety of your home, while classroom courses in Colchester inevitably entail going out and mixing with new social circles.

It’s more environmentally friendly

Going to a classroom-based food hygiene course in Colchester inevitably involves travelling in a car or using public transport. The most eco-friendly course of all is one that doesn’t require any transport whatsoever i.e. an online course.

You get all the benefits

With online training, some people assume that they might get stuck and won’t have support if they have a question. Our expert support team is happy to help candidates. Students can just call us up, or drop an email. Our experts will gladly help with supporting you in any way we can. also, our courses are fully accredited, so candidates also get awarded the same CPD points and a certificate as if it were a physical course in Colchester.

Self help hub

Are these courses accredited?

Yes, all of our courses are fully accredited by The CPD Group and are recognised and accepted by all local authorities.

When will I need to renew my training?

We recommend that you refresh your training every three years to ensure you meet all current UK/EU legal requirements.

How long is the course valid for?

Each course is valid for 12 months from the registration date. This means you get 12 months to complete the course and exam. Once the exam has been passed, you are free to revisit the course material to refresh your memory without limitation.

When will I get my certificate?

Instantly upon passing your exam, a certificate will be issued. You can download it or print it off.

Is there an exam?

Yes, there is an exam at the end of each course. But if you don’t pass you can review the course material and retry the exam as many times as you like within the course shelf-life (12 months).

How do I place an order for multiple licenses?

1. How to place and order

You can buy multiple licenses for a group of people. We don’t need to know their names when purchasing, just make sure you have “Group” selected on the product page before adding to your basket and then enter your own details at the checkout.

2. Login to our Learning Admin Portal

You will receive an email with your details and set-up instructions after completing your purchase, along with an invoice for your order.

3. Add your Learner(s)

Set up a Learner account for each person taking the course by heading to your “Group Dashboard” (which you can find in the navigation at the top of this website) and enrolling all the staff you require via the enrol new learner button. They will receive an email with Learner Login details which will give them access to take the course.

What’s the difference between the level, 1, level 2 and level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety courses?

Level 1 Food Hygiene & Safety Course

If you are not directly involved with the handling and preparation of food, our level 1 online course can provide you with the perfect certificate. This training course has often been completed by airline staff, bar workers and food delivery drivers.

Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety Course

The Level Two Food Hygiene and Safety course is tailored towards those who have a direct contact with food, and those who want to further their food hygiene education. it is most often undertaken by chefs and catering staff, childminders, and those involved in food manufacturing. It is the ideal course for anyone actively involved in food handling or preparation.

Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety Course

The level 3 certificate is our most advanced course and is suited to anybody who supervises food handlers (head chefs, managers, or business owners of catering or other food related businesses).


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