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The Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate (Manufacturing) is an introductory online food safety course designed for staff working in food production, packaging, or warehousing environments who do not directly prepare high-risk foods. It is ideal for support workers, maintenance staff, warehouse operatives, or anyone working in the vicinity of food manufacturing operations.
This basic food hygiene training ensures learners understand their role in maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. It meets the UK's requirement for hygiene training commensurate with the job role and supports compliance with food safety laws and industry expectations.
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100% online training
Start when you like
Learn on any device (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Instant assessment and result
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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
100% online training with flexible, self-paced access
Recognised by local authorities and environmental health officers
Accessible from desktop, tablet, or mobile devices
Suitable for new starters, agency staff, and factory floor support workers
Instant digital certificate on completion
Simplifies food hygiene topics for non-handlers working around food
Printed certificate posted the next working day
Developed by a leading UK provider of food safety e-learning
Approved by CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, and the Institute of Hospitality
Group discounts available for food manufacturing teams
This Level 1 food safety and hygiene course teaches learners:
The knowledge acquired helps reduce risks of cross contamination and ensures manufacturing premises maintain high standards.
This self-paced online course is developed by experts and approved by CPD, Gatehouse Awards, IIRSM, and the Institute of Hospitality. It is aligned with UK food hygiene legislation and is widely recognised by environmental health officers.
The course simplifies core safety concepts into accessible learning content, using clear visuals, interactive tasks, and short review sections to help learners absorb and retain information quickly.
Even if staff don’t directly prepare or handle food, poor hygiene practices can lead to contamination, food waste, and even food poisoning incidents. This Level 1 course ensures all manufacturing site workers understand their responsibilities and how to maintain safe operations.
Learners will:
It’s also a strong starting point for further learning such as Level 2 Food Hygiene (Manufacturing) for those taking on food-handling duties.
This beginner-level training includes seven modules designed for food manufacturing support roles:
1. Introduction to Food Hygiene in Manufacturing
2. Identifying Common Food Safety Hazards
3. Microbiological, Chemical and Physical Hazards
4. Personal Hygiene and Illness Awareness
5. Premises Cleanliness and Pest Control Cleaning
6. Understanding Food Law and Role-Specific Training
7. Final Assessment
Each module includes knowledge checks and is designed to fit around real-world job demands.
Learners take a short multiple-choice test at the end of the course. A pass mark of 75% is required. Retakes are available at no additional cost if needed.
Upon passing, learners receive an instant digital certificate and a professionally printed version sent the next working day. This certificate demonstrates understanding of food hygiene at a foundational level.
This course is suitable for:
Factory floor workers and support staff
Warehouse and logistics staff in food production
Engineers and maintenance staff in food factories
Cleaning and sanitation staff in food manufacturing
New or temporary workers needing an induction
Anyone working around food in low-risk roles
It is not designed for those handling open or high-risk foods—those staff should complete the Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Manufacturing).
Yes. The UK requires hygiene training that is appropriate to your role. This Level 1 course meets that requirement for manufacturing support roles.
Yes. It’s approved by CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, and the Institute of Hospitality and recognised by local authorities.
It typically takes 1 to 2 hours and can be completed at your own pace.
Yes. It’s fully compatible with all modern devices.
Yes. A digital certificate is issued instantly and a printed version follows in the post.
Yes. It includes an overview of cleaning schedules and pest control cleaning in food manufacturing environments.
It’s recommended to refresh your training every three years or sooner if required by your employer.
Yes. Many businesses use it as part of their induction programme for factory workers, cleaners, and warehouse teams.