Level 3 Food Safety

Level 3 Food Safety
Manage food hygiene correctly with this level 3 food safety course.

This course focuses on correct management of food safety within the catering, hospitality or food production industries. Therefore, the course is recommended for all businesses looking to obtain a 5-star food hygiene rating or companies looking to improve their standing in the supply chain.

On completion, candidates have the knowledge and skill to keep your businesses food handling hygienic and safe.

Who needs level 3 food safety training?

The content of the level 3 food safety course is aimed at those who are responsible for managing food safety, which includes managers, team leaders and supervisors.

Businesses that should consider level 3 food safety training include:

• Restaurants
• Cafes
• Schools
• Food & Drink Manufacturing Plants

This course suits both manufacturing and catering as different exams are provided for each industry.

Candidates will learn a variety of topics. These include the supervisor’s circle of responsibility, key legislation and controlling contamination.

The full course content is:

• An introduction to food safety
• The role of the supervisor
• Microbiology
• Contamination hazards and controls
• Food safety procedures
• Food safety legislation
• Storage and temperature controls
• Foodborne illnesses
• The importance of personal hygiene
• The design and construction of food premises
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Waste disposal
• Pest control
• Supervising food safety
• Food management systems (including HACCP)
• Training staff

Candidates will receive a course booklet to assist them throughout the course.

Candidates will undertake a multiple-choice question paper to test their understanding. Successful candidates will receive their certificate, accredited through Highfield Qualifications, shortly after the training day.

We recommend that candidates retake the course every 3 years to refresh their understanding.