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.

Fully accredited

By CPD Group

Fast to complete

Duration: 2 hours

Instant Certificate

Upon completion

Legally compliant

With UK/EU regulations

About this course

The Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety course builds upon the foundational knowledge of the Level One Food Hygiene and Safety course, but goes into further detail regarding the safe handling and preparation of food in the catering industry. It isn’t essential to do the level 1 course, but it is recommended.

Learners will find the course easy to navigate, informative and readily accessible due to its online nature. The Level Two Food Hygiene and Safety is tailored towards those who have direct and frequent contact with food, and a central role in food preparation and handling.

The course takes roughly 1 – 2 hours to complete and the examination consists of 25 multiple choice questions which cover each of the three core sections (responsibilities, hazards, and hygiene). Once the exam has been passed, the student will receive their CPD Group accredited digital certificate instantly.

All UK regulations, guidelines and best practices have been followed to create the course content which works directly to educate learners, allowing them to fulfil their job roles safely and legally. When put into practice, the material in this course can help businesses achieve and sustain a high food hygiene rating for your business.

This course is fully accredited by The CPD Group.

Give yourself or your catering staff the essential knowledge in food hygiene and safety required by law, by booking this course today. Our high-quality courses are available at extremely competitive prices, and we offer discounts for bulk orders.

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Essential Food Handler Course Bundle

The Essential Food Handler Bundle contains one of each:

Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety
Level 2 Allergy Awareness
Level 2 Health & Safety

£25.00 +VAT

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Course FAQ

Who should take this course?

We recommend that all employees in UK businesses complete this course.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, all of our courses are accredited by the CPD Group and all have the unique reference number with each course being awarded CPD points. Essential Food Hygiene are also members of RoSPA.

How and where do I complete the examination?

Like the course, the exam is conducted online. Once all sections of the course are completed, the learner can begin the exam. The exam consists of 25 questions, of which the learner must answer 22 correctly. There is no time limit for the exam so learners can take their time.

How and where do I complete this course?

All of our courses are online courses, so they can be completed remotely as long as the learner has internet access and a computer.

Is there a time limit on this course?

The exam must be passed within 12 months of them being assigned the course. There is no time limit on the course material, so once the exam has been passed, students can freely come back at any time to view the course content and refresh their knowledge.

How is the course structured?

The course content is split into individual sections, with each section concluding in a mini quiz, which needs to be completed before moving onto the next section. Once all sections have been completed, you can proceed to the examination.

What happens if I fail the exam?

If the learner fails their exam, then they can retake it as many times as necessary (within the 12-month shelf-life of the course) at no extra cost. Once the course has been completed within the shelf-life period, the candidate gains unlimited life-time access to the course material should they wish to come back and refresh their memory.

What happens if I pass the exam?

Once the exam has been completed successfully, the learner will receive an online certificate instantly, which they can then download and print off.

How long will my certificate be valid for?

There is no specific law on when and how often you should refresh your training, however all UK local authorities and environmental health officers recommend that you refresh your training every three years to ensure you are versed with the most up-to-date guidance

How do I purchase multiple courses for my employees?

If you would like to buy any training for a number of your employees, first you need to select the course that you need. To do this, you need to go to our course page and click on the course that you want to buy. Enter the quantity of courses that you require and view the corresponding price. Then click the ‘Group’ option and enter your chosen group name. Once you have done this, please go to checkout to complete the purchase. Once you have completed your purchase, you will be directed to your group’s dashboard where you can assign courses to your employees.

What support is available if I have a question?

If any help is needed at any stage of your learning journey, all our learners are welcome to contract us. We are available to assist learners who require help, as well as those who are experiencing technical issues and need some advice. Please visit the Contact Us page, use our Live Chat function, or give us a call on 08009993868.

How It Works

1. How to order

Choose the courses you want and proceed through the online checkout. It takes just a few minutes. Your new courses will appear instantly in your online account.

2. Begin immediately

Allocate courses to yourself, or assign them to members of your team in the click of a button. Delegates gain immediate access to their online course.

3. Exam & certificate

At the end of the course, students will have an exam. Once passed, they will receive their certificate instantly. Courses come with unlimited exam attempts.

This is what learners will gain from this course

Learn your and your employer’s responsibilities according to UK and EU food hygiene regulations, and grasp the principles behind food safety management systems.
Recognise microbiological, physical, chemical, and allergenic hazards, and understand the significance of contamination control and the methods to achieve it.
Master safe food storage practices for various food types, distinguish between ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates, and perform efficient stock rotation.
Acquire knowledge on safe food preparation techniques, including proper methods for thawing, cooking, cooling, reheating, and maintaining hot food, along with accurate food temperature measurement.
Appreciate the importance of personal hygiene, learn correct hand washing techniques, and identify critical moments for hand washing.
Understand the optimal design of food premises to minimise hazards and learn about your duties regarding cleaning and pest control.

Food hygiene training to suit all

Individual enrolment

This is suitable if you would like to buy a single course, either for yourself or another person. Simply place your order, and after checkout you will be in your dashboard where you can enrol the person who is going to start the training, complete the course, and gain the certificate instantly. It couldn’t be easier.

Multiple Staff enrolment

This is designed for businesses that would like to buy more than one course. Not only will you benefit from bulk order discounts, but you can also delegate the courses to your staff track their progress and download certificates through our user-friendly platform.

CPD Points

Are you looking to gain CPD points? No problem. Our course is accredited by The CPD Group and upon completion of the course, students are awarded their CPD points and a certificate with their unique reference number. This course is worth 3 CPD points.

What our customers think

The courses are easy to understand and are competitively priced. Having the courses available in different languages has been a huge bonus to us and our customers.

Essential Food Hygiene Ltd has advanced systems to allow for all courses to be undertaken in our staffs own time and in multiple different languages. This has made the task of training for us much easier and less time consuming, our staff also get access to instant certification and re-tests if required.

The service that the NFFF has received from Essential Food Hygiene has been nothing short of fantastic.

Excellent value for money and quick and easy buying process. Will definitely use again!

I found the content very good and easy to follow. It was great to have small sections to work through which meant I could split the training over a couple of days. Excellent.

It was a very good with clear instructions and the training lessons were very informative. Easy to access and learn from and I got my certificate immediately

Just finished the Level 2 Food Hygiene Course. I already had a certificate that was three years old and thought it was time to update it. I got through the course pretty quickly and was amazed how much of the basics I had forgotten. Great for refreshing your training.