About this course

The "Food Safety Level 1" course is designed to provide essential knowledge and skills for maintaining food safety in various environments. The course covers the identification and prevention of food contamination, the importance of personal hygiene, and best practices for handling and storing food. Additionally, it addresses malnutrition, encouraging good dietary habits, and ensuring individuals have access to adequate nutrition. By the end of the course, participants will understand the key principles of food safety and how to implement them effectively in their daily operations.

Learning objectives

• Understand the risks associated with food contamination and how to mitigate them.

• Learn the importance of maintaining personal hygiene standards in food handling and preparation.

• Identify ways to support individuals in accessing adequate nutrition according to care plans.

• Recognise the signs of malnutrition and know how to prevent and treat it.

• Implement best practices for cleaning and sanitising food contact surfaces.

• Comprehend the legal obligations and benefits of good food safety practices.

On completing this course you will

• Be able to identify and prevent potential food contamination risks.

• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene in food preparation areas.

• Support individuals in achieving balanced nutrition according to their needs.

• Apply best practices for cleaning and sanitation in food environments.

• Understand and comply with food safety regulations and standards.

• Reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses through effective food safety management.

This course is suitable for

• Food handlers and preparers in various settings, including restaurants, care homes, and catering services.

• Individuals responsible for managing food safety and hygiene practices.

• Healthcare professionals involved in ensuring patient nutrition and dietary needs.

• Anyone seeking to understand the basics of food safety and improve public health standards.

• Employees in the food industry looking to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.