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The Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Manufacturing) is a comprehensive online food safety course designed for those working in food production, processing, or packaging environments. Whether you're employed in a factory, warehouse, bottling plant, or assembly line, this course provides the essential knowledge and skills required to work safely and hygienically within the food manufacturing industry.
Accredited and accepted by UK local authorities, this training ensures food handlers in manufacturing understand how to identify and control food hazards, maintain hygiene standards, and follow food safety management systems to protect public health and the integrity of the food supply chain.
100% online training
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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 course accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile
Meets UK and EU food hygiene legal requirements
Instant access with same-day digital certification
Accredited by CPD and approved by IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, and the Institute of Hospitality
Printed certificate dispatched the next working day
Accepted by environmental health officers and UK local authorities
Professionally narrated content with full audio support
Ideal for food manufacturing staff at all levels
Free final exam retakes included at no extra cost
Bulk discounts available for 10+ course purchases
This Level 2 food hygiene and safety course focuses on the specific risks and responsibilities of food handlers working in a manufacturing setting. Key areas of learning include:
Learners will also develop the skills to identify hygiene hazards, support the implementation of safety procedures, and follow industry-approved practices throughout the production process.
Developed by food safety experts, this Level 2 training is approved by industry-recognised bodies including CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, and the Institute of Hospitality. It is structured in line with the latest UK food hygiene legislation and recognised by local authorities and EHOs across the UK.
The course features high-quality video lessons, knowledge checks, and real-world scenarios tailored to the manufacturing environment. The intuitive learner dashboard provides seamless course access and progress tracking.
Food business operators in the manufacturing sector must ensure their teams are trained in food hygiene and safety. This course is ideal for new starters or as a refresher for existing staff, helping businesses comply with legal obligations and avoid food safety risks.
By completing this course, learners will:
Whether you manufacture chilled goods, baked products, beverages, ready meals, or ingredients, this training supports safe operations and a compliant food business.
This Level 2 food hygiene course includes the following modules, each tailored to the food manufacturing industry:
1. Introduction to Food Safety in Manufacturing
2. The Law and Your Responsibilities as a Food Handler
3. Microbiological Hazards and Contamination
4. Physical and Chemical Hazards in Food Production
5. Personal Hygiene and Safe Behaviour
6. Food Premises and Equipment in Manufacturing
7. Cleaning Schedules and Disinfection Protocols
8. Pest Control in the Production Environment
9. Safe Storage and Temperature Management
10. Food Safety Management Systems and HACCP Overview
11. Waste Management in Food Factories
12. Final Exam and Review
Modules are delivered through engaging multimedia and include review sections to help reinforce key knowledge. Learners can complete the course at their own pace and revisit material as needed.
To achieve certification, learners must pass a final multiple-choice exam. The pass mark is 75%, and there is no additional cost to retake the assessment if required.
Successful candidates will immediately receive a downloadable digital certificate, with a printed copy sent the next working day. This certificate confirms the learner has received appropriate food hygiene training in accordance with UK manufacturing industry standards.
This course is suitable for:
Production operatives and food processing staff
Warehouse and dispatch workers in the food industry
Quality control and hygiene teams
Line supervisors and team leaders in manufacturing plants
Staff handling raw ingredients or packaging materials
Temporary, part-time, and agency workers in production environments
It is also suitable for food business operators who need to ensure their workforce meets mandatory food hygiene training requirements.
Yes. The course is fully accredited and accepted by UK local authorities and environmental health officers.
Food hygiene training is a legal requirement for food handlers. This course provides the certification needed to meet those obligations.
Yes. It’s 100% online and accessible anytime from any internet-enabled device.
Most learners complete the course in 2 to 3 hours, though you can go at your own pace.
Yes. The course includes a multiple-choice final exam. You must score at least 75% to pass.
Yes. You’ll receive a same-day digital certificate and a printed version by post the following working day.
Yes. It is approved by CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, and the Institute of Hospitality.
Yes. You can retake the final exam at no extra cost until you pass.
It is recommended that you renew your training every three years or in line with employer policy.