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Food Hygiene Level 2

Institute of Hospitality Endorsed | CPD Approved | Free PDF + HARDCOPY Certificate | Free Retake Exam | Lifetime Access


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Offer ends 31 August 2025
Study method
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Duration
1.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Achievement
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion (HARDCOPY) - Free
  • Certificate of completion (PDF) - Free
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • QLS Endorsed Certificate - £59
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

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Food Hygiene Level 2: CPD Accredited and IOH Endorsed Certificate (Updated 2025)

The UK government has established strict laws and regulations to ensure the safety of food, and food businesses must comply with them. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is responsible for enforcing food safety laws and regulations and carries out regular inspections of food businesses to ensure that they meet the required standards.
In addition, poor food hygiene practices can result in a loss of reputation and trust among customers, which can significantly impact a business's bottom line.

So, if you work in pubs, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, or retail environments, you must have sufficient hygiene training. This Food Hygiene Level 2 training course will be perfect for your requirements. It will ensure that you have the facts and the ability to provide the cleanliness expected in your business.

The interactive lessons offer insights into food safety issues that all catering staff must be aware of to ensure the safety of customers, colleagues, and the community. As well as basic hygiene techniques, it also prepares you by giving you a primer on Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) and HACCP.

This essential Food Hygiene package focuses on Food Handling, providing guidance for pest management, and creating effective Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in the workplace. Also, the Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 Course is designed to provide catering and hospitality sector professionals in senior-level roles with the skills and practical knowledge to ensure a high standard of food safety and food hygiene in the workplace, in compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990.

Learning Outcomes

  • Introduce Food Safety Management Systems to operations
  • Prevent food contamination and associated illnesses
  • Identify the different types of contamination that can affect any foodstuff
  • Safely dispose of food waste and avoid cross-contamination
  • Perform pest management to keep food safe
  • Understand the importance of personal hygiene

Key Features

  • Institute of Hospitality Endorsement
  • The Quality of Licence Endorsement
  • CPD Accreditation
  • UK & EU Regulations Followed
  • Instant FREE E-certificate
  • Fully online, Interactive Video Training
  • Developed by qualified professionals
  • Self-paced Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone-friendly learning
  • 24/7 Support

Corporate Training

  • Designed Specifically To Meet The Needs Of Corporate Training Programs
  • Industry-standard Course Lengths Aligned With Market Standards
  • Trusted By 10,000+ Businesses Worldwide
  • Boost Learning, Cut Costs
  • Strategic Alignment With Business Goals
  • Data-driven Insights And Industry Benchmarks To Adapt Training To Evolving Needs
  • Current & Relevant Content Regularly Updated To Stay Relevant

Achievement

Certificates

Certificate of completion (HARDCOPY)

Hard copy certificate - Included

Free Hardcopy Certificate (Shipping cost: £3.99)

Certificate of completion (PDF)

Digital certificate - Included

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

QLS Endorsed Certificate

Hard copy certificate - £59

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

1
section
9
lectures
1h 6m
total
    • 1: Lesson - 1 An Introduction to Food Hygiene 07:04
    • 2: Lesson - 2 FSMS 07:28
    • 3: Lesson - 3 Food Born Illness and Food Poisoning 11:23
    • 4: Lesson - 4 Food Contamination 14:28
    • 5: Lesson - 5 Cleaning and Waste Management 13:15
    • 6: Lesson - 6 Pest Management 08:45
    • 7: CPD Certificate 01:00 PDF
    • 8: Leave a Review 01:00 PDF
    • 9: QLS Endorsed Certificate 01:00 PDF

Course media

Description

About the Course

Food hygiene and safety training is essential for anyone working in the food industry to understand the potential risks associated with food handling and implement the necessary measures to prevent contamination and the spread of bacteria. The training ensures that individuals working in the industry are aware of the legal requirements and best practices for food hygiene and safety.

The curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of the course is as follows:

  • Lesson - 1 An Introduction to Food Hygiene
  • Lesson - 2 FSMS
  • Lesson - 3 Food Born Illness and Food Poisoning
  • Lesson - 4 Food Contamination
  • Lesson - 5 Cleaning and Waste Management
  • Lesson - 6 Pest Management

Endorsement

This course is Institute of Hospitality Endorsed that ensures the quality of the course complies with the UK Food Safety and Food Hygiene law and regulations,

Accreditation

Our course is fully CPD accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE CPD-accredited digital certificate, titled: Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering. You will also get a FREE hardcopy certificate (Shipping cost £3.99).

Besides, you can get a QLS endorsed certificate for £ 59.00 only.

Who is this course for?

This in-depth training course is a must for aspiring real estate or those looking to boost a career in a similar role. This includes the following professions:

  • Catering Manager
  • Restaurant and Café owners
  • Kitchen Managers
  • Catering Manager
  • Head Chef
  • Food Safety Officer/Health & Safety Advisor
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Food retailers

Note: This is not a regulated course. To get a professional qualification, you can look for:

  • Level 1 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)
  • Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail (RQF)

Requirements

This course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy, and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Career path

  • Food Safety Manager: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum
  • Safety and Compliance Officer: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum
  • Food Technician: £13.00 - £16.00 per hour
  • Packer: £9.50 per hour
  • Production Operative: £11.15 - £13.04 per hour

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Eve Dawson asked:

Hello, how long is this course?

Answer:

Hello Eve, Thank you for your question. The course duration is around 5 hours.

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Hal asked:

Can I do this course at anytime or is their a time limit to complete ?

Answer:

Hello Hal, Thank you for your question. Once you purchase the course, you will have lifetime access to the course. Therefore, you can complete the course at your own pace.

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Anne asked:

I enjoyed completing this course last year. How often does my certificate need to be updated? I can’t see anything on your course details.

Answer:

Dear Sharon, Thanks for your interest. It's not required to renew the certificate; however, we recommend that learners renew their course and certificate every two years to stay updated.

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Gilza asked:

what is GLS endorsement cert?

Answer:

Hi Gilza, A QLS Endorsed Certificate is awarded for courses reviewed and approved by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS)—an independent organisation promoting quality in non-regulated learning. While it’s not a regulated qualification like those on the Ofqual framework, it shows the course meets quality standards and adds credibility to your CV and professional profile.

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Parla asked:

Can Anyone have access to this course out of the Uk and Europe?

Answer:

Dear Parla, Thank you for your query. Yes, anyone can enrol on this course from anywhere in the world using an internet-connected device.

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Jacqueline asked:

How much is the hard copy certificate please

Answer:

Dear Jacqueline, Thank you for your query. The hardcopy certificate costs £3.99. However, you do not need to make payments for the PDF and hardcopy certificate for this course as the certificate is completely free for this course.

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Saif Ur asked:

Can I do this whole course on smart phone?

Answer:

Hello Saif, Thank you for your question. Yes, you can do this whole course on a smartphone.

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Shreena asked:

How do you sit the exam?

Answer:

Hello Shreena, Thank you for your question. There will be only two exams after completing the whole course. A mock and a final exam. You can take the exam anytime you want and the entire exam will be held online.

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