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Food Safety Level 3 training

Nine short microlessons for managers and supervisors on UK food safety law, microbiology, contamination, hygiene and training, premises and cleaning, pests and waste, HACCP, controls from purchase to service, and audits, with two situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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  • 9Microlessons
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About this course

What the Food Safety Level 3 course covers

This Level 3 course prepares managers and supervisors to run food safety in UK food businesses, in nine short microlessons. It covers UK food safety law and due diligence, food microbiology and food poisoning, contamination controls, hygiene and staff training, premises and cleaning, pest control and waste, HACCP and food safety management systems, controls from supplier to service, and audits and enforcement. The course is RoSPA-accredited.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Understand and apply UK food safety law
  • Put food safety practices in place that prevent contamination
  • Lead on personal hygiene and staff training
  • Keep premises and equipment to the hygiene standards the law sets
  • Implement and monitor a HACCP-based system
  • Manage food safety from supplier approval to service, with records
Course contents

9 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1Introduction to Food Safety for Managers and Supervisors
2Food Microbiology and Food Poisoning
3Food Hazards and Contamination Controls
4Personal Hygiene, Fitness to Work, and Staff Training
5Premises, Equipment Design, and Cleaning / Disinfection
6Pest Control, Waste Management, and Environmental Hygiene
7HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems
8Control Measures from Purchase to Service
9Supervisory Management, Audits, and Enforcement

  1. Introduction to Food Safety for Managers and Supervisors: UK food law, legal duties and building a food safety culture as a leader.
  2. Food Microbiology and Food Poisoning: How bacteria grow and cause food poisoning, and how to stop them.
  3. Food Hazards and Contamination Controls: Controlling microbiological, physical, chemical and allergenic hazards.
  4. Personal Hygiene, Fitness to Work, and Staff Training: Hygiene standards, fitness to work and training your team.
  5. Premises, Equipment Design, and Cleaning / Disinfection: Premises, equipment and surfaces, and the four stages of cleaning.
  6. Pest Control, Waste Management, and Environmental Hygiene: Pests, waste management and your supervisory duties.
  7. HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems: The seven HACCP principles, and Safer Food, Better Business and CookSafe.
  8. Control Measures from Purchase to Service: Controls from approving suppliers to serving food, with records.
  9. Supervisory Management, Audits, and Enforcement: Supervising, running internal audits, and inspections and ratings.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Food Safety Level 3 (UK).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Kitchen managers, head chefs and supervisors
  • Food business owners and operators
  • Managers in hospitality, care, education and food production
  • Anyone responsible for HACCP or food safety systems

Laws covered

  • Food Safety Act 1990. The main UK food safety law. It sets offenses, enforcement powers and the due diligence defense.
  • Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 852/2004. Food businesses must run HACCP-based procedures, and food handlers must be supervised and trained in food hygiene to match their work.
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  • CertifyCertificates

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  • ProveAudit-ready records

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Your questions answered

Questions about Food Safety Level 3 training

How long is the Food Safety Level 3 course?

It's made up of 9 short microlessons. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Who is Level 3 food safety training for?

Managers, supervisors and owners who run food safety in a kitchen or food business, or who are responsible for HACCP.

Is Level 3 a formal qualification?

No. It isn't a formal RQF food hygiene qualification. The level shows who the course suits, so businesses can choose the right course for each role.

Does the course cover HACCP?

Yes. One microlesson covers the seven HACCP principles and practical options for smaller businesses, such as Safer Food, Better Business and CookSafe. For more depth, see HACCP Level 3.

Is the course accredited?

Yes. Food Safety Level 3 (UK) is RoSPA-accredited.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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