The Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 course is designed to provide supervisors and managers with advanced knowledge of food safety practices, legal responsibilities, and effective food hygiene management. This CPD-accredited course equips you with the skills required to implement food safety systems, control hazards, and maintain high standards in food preparation and handling environments.
Food safety is a legal and operational priority across the UK food industry, including catering, hospitality, retail, manufacturing, and care settings. This flexible online course explores HACCP principles, Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), contamination control, temperature monitoring, premises design, pest management, and staff supervision.
If you are searching for a Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene course UK, food hygiene supervisor training, or HACCP and FSMS course, this programme provides a strong professional foundation.
Enrol today and develop the knowledge required to manage food safety effectively and comply with UK food hygiene regulations.
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 Course Overview
This course introduces the key principles of food safety management, focusing on supervisory responsibilities, legal compliance, and hazard control.
You will study:
- Foundations of food safety and hygiene
- Roles and responsibilities of a food safety supervisor
- UK food safety laws and legislation
- Food Safety Management Systems and HACCP principles
- Implementing and monitoring FSMS
- Causes of food poisoning and foodborne illness
- Contamination detection and prevention
- Hazard identification and control measures
- Food toxins and their prevention
- Safe food handling practices
- Temperature control and monitoring procedures
- Prevention of food spoilage
- Hygienic design of food premises
- Waste disposal, cleaning, and disinfection
- Pest management and control
- Training and supervising staff in food safety
Each module builds your ability to manage food safety systems and maintain compliance in food environments.
Learning Outcomes of This Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 Course
By the end of this CPD-accredited course, you will:
- Understand the legal requirements for food safety in the UK
- Implement and monitor HACCP-based food safety systems
- Identify food safety hazards and apply control measures
- Prevent contamination and foodborne illness
- Manage temperature control and food storage procedures
- Maintain hygienic food premises and equipment
- Supervise staff and promote food safety culture
- Conduct effective food safety training and monitoring
Why Enrol in This Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 Course?
This CPD-accredited course is ideal for supervisors, managers, and those responsible for food safety in the workplace. It strengthens compliance knowledge, improves inspection readiness, and supports career progression in catering, hospitality, retail, and food production.
With flexible 24/7 online access, you can study at your own pace while gaining skills highly valued by UK employers and environmental health officers.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Food safety supervisors and team leaders
- Catering and hospitality managers
- Chefs and kitchen managers
- Food retail and manufacturing supervisors
- Care home and school kitchen supervisors
- Anyone responsible for implementing HACCP systems
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. However, it is ideal for:
- Learners who have completed Level 2 Food Safety training
- Professionals moving into supervisory roles
- Business owners in the food industry
Assessment Method
Assessment for the Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. A 60% pass mark is required to successfully complete the course and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning, confirming your competence in food safety supervision and HACCP implementation.
Digital Certificate: £9.99 (discounted)
Hard Copy Certificate: £14.99 (discounted)
Note: Discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only. Secure yours before the offer ends.
Career Path
Completing this course supports progression into roles such as:
Food Safety Supervisor
Manage hygiene standards and compliance
Average UK salary: £24,000 – £35,000
Catering or Kitchen Manager
Oversee food preparation and safety systems
Average UK salary: £26,000 – £38,000
Quality Assurance Assistant (Food Industry)
Monitor food safety procedures and inspections
Average UK salary: £23,000 – £34,000
Environmental Health Support Roles
Assist with food hygiene inspections and compliance
Average UK salary: £24,000 – £36,000
Course Curriculum
- 18 sections
- 36 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Introduction to Food Safety
00:07:00
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Roles and Responsibilities of a Food Supervisor and Policies
00:06:00
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Laws and Legislation
00:18:00
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Introduction to Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) and HACCP
00:06:00
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Implementation and Tools of FSMS
00:06:00
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Food Poisoning Causes
00:07:00
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Detecting and Preventing Contamination
00:07:00
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Hazard Control Measures and Refrigeration
00:27:00
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Food Poisoning in Detail and Illnesses
00:06:00
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Food Toxins and their Prevention
00:07:00
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Food Handling Risks and Practices
00:05:00
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Temperature Control
01:18:00
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Recording Temperatures
00:04:00
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Spoilt Food and its Prevention
00:08:00
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Design Aspects of Food Premises
00:07:00
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Waste Disposal, Cleaning and Disinfection
00:13:00
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Pest Management
00:26:00
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Training and Supervising Staff Effectively
00:06:00

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