Level 1 Food Hygiene and Food Allergy Training Package

This training pack may be used as an introduction to the subject for children and people with an interest in preparing food safely. This training pack will help learners identify and understand the main food allergens.

Level 1 may be used as an introduction to the subject for children and people with an interest in preparing food safely for a family. It is ideal for use in schools, in addition to a regular curriculum, and for students prior to taking work experience in a food environment.

This Food Allergy Awareness Training Course includes clear information and guidance to help learners identify and understand the main food allergens, and the importance of handling food containing allergens carefully in order to keep customers safe.

Training outcomes
Level 1 Food Safety and Hygiene Course

• Understand food safety terms commonly used when discussing industry practise
• Understand the consequences of poor food safety and hygiene
• Know about practical activities to prevent and control hazards.
• Understand why personal hygiene is so important
• Be able to keep surfaces and equipment hygienically clean

Food Allergy Awareness Training Course:

• Understand what both a food allergy and intolerance are
• Learn to recognise the symptoms of an allergic reaction
• Know which ingredients could cause allergies
• Understand what allergy information is required on pre-packed food labels
• Understand what to consider to keep consumers’ safe
• Know how to provide allergen information specific to their food business

Accreditation
Level 1 Food Safety and Hygiene Course and Food Allergy Awareness Training Course are accredited by Continuous Professional Development (CPD). The certificates, awarded upon successful completion, can be used to log your hours against.

Duration
Both courses usually take between one to two hours each to complete, depending on the speed of learning. Learners do not have to complete all the training in one session as progress is recorded throughout and the training can be paused and resumed in our learning management system at any time.

Target audience
The course is aimed at food handlers and anyone working in a role that involves contact with food, or the management of such people.

Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.

Test and certificate
Each end of course test consists of 15 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test three times at no extra cost.

If learners do not achieve the 75% pass mark, further attempts may be given by contacting our support team.

Learners will be able to download a digital certificate on completion of each course. This can be printed, and we suggest you keep it for your records.