Level 1 Food Safety – Retail – Online Course
📜CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality & IOSH Approved |🎓 Awareness Level |⏱Duration: 50 minutes
Course Overview:
In retail environments where food is handled, displayed, or sold, food safety is critical to protecting both consumers and your business. The Level 1 Food Safety – Retail course introduces essential knowledge for those working in front-of-house or back-of-house retail roles where they may come into contact with food products.
Learners will be introduced to UK and EU legislation surrounding food safety, learn how foodborne illnesses occur, and understand how to prevent contamination.
⚠️ Please note: This is a Level 1 awareness course and does not lead to a regulated RQF Level 1 qualification.
Who Should Take This Course?
- New retail employees with limited food safety knowledge
- Staff handling low-risk, pre-packaged or wrapped foods
- Check-out staff, café servers, deli or bakery assistants
- Stockroom and warehouse staff
- Ideal for induction or refresher training
Key Skills & Learning Outcomes:
✔️ Understand essential food safety legislation for retail settings
✔️ Identify common food safety hazards and contamination risks
✔️ Learn about the role of microorganisms in foodborne illness
✔️ Recognise effective pest control, hygiene, and storage practices
✔️ Promote safe food handling and consumer protection
Course Modules
| Module No. | Module Title | Pass Mark |
| 1 | Food Safety Legislation | 75% |
| 2 | Hazards from Delivery to Service | 75% |
| 3 | Risk Control (Prevention of Contamination) | 75% |
| 4 | Pests, Premises and People | 75% |
| 5 | Final Assessment | 70% |
System Requirements:
- Browser: Latest Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge
- Video: Up-to-date video drivers
- Memory: 1GB RAM or higher
- Internet: Broadband connection (3Mb+ recommended)
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From delivery and storage through to display and sale, this course outlines the key hazards and safe practices every food handler should know.
