Food Hygiene Certificate
Retail Version
Level 2
Course Summary
This Level 2 food hygiene and safety for retail course teaches the essentials of food safety and is suitable for all workers who handle, prepare and serve food. The course covers the legal responsibilities of workers within a food environment, and comprehensively addresses food safety threats and the good practice required to minimise them.
- Fully online training accessible from anywhere across multiple devices
- Same day digital certificate upon completion
- Unlimited retakes at no extra cost
Course Documents
Our course follows the nationally approved Level 2 Food Hygiene syllabus, accredited by Qualifi, an Ofqual regulated awarding body.
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How to get Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Retail?
- Select and pay for your course online
- When you are ready, start your training by working through each chapter
- Work through at your own pace; take it slow, a chapter at a time, or take the FastTrack route if you already know your stuff
- Test your knowledge as you go with recap questions
- When you're ready, take the 20 question multiple-choice exam. Don't worry if you don't pass first time, you can try again at no extra cost
- Once you have passed you can download and/or print your certificate. A copy of your pass certificate is always available in your learner admin area
FastTrack
FastTrack is a rapid pass option that allows the learner to pass sooner. Successfully passing a pre-exam assessment gives the learner instant exam access.
This route is suitable for experienced workers who already have comprehensive knowledge, and can be useful for those renewing their training.
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Yes. Even if you’re not preparing food, working in a food retail environment requires basic food hygiene knowledge to prevent contamination.
Individual learners:
From purchase of a single course or registration of a course code you have 30 days in which to complete the course and take the test. After 30 days, or after you pass your exam (whichever is sooner) your course access will end, but you will still have access to your learner account to download or print your course certificate at any time.
Business buyers:
If you purchase a number of course codes to distribute to your staff, those course codes are valid for one year from the date of purchase. As above, the 30 day course window for each individual only begins when the learner registers their individual course code to access the course material. In most cases we are happy to extend learner course access at no extra charge to allow them to complete.
The time taken to complete the course is very dependent on the skills, experience and learning style of each learner. On average:
- Level 1 courses will require 1-2 hours of study
- Level 2 courses will require 2-4 hours of study
- Level 3 courses will require 18-24 hours of study
There is a minimum time you must spend on study within each chapter to unlock the final exam - this time is stated on the course home page.
If you already have the skills and knowledge required to pass the course, you may be able to take the FastTrack option. If you successfully pass a pre-exam assessment, you will be able to take the exam without spending the specified time studying each chapter.
Don’t worry! You get unlimited free exam retakes.
You need an 80% pass rate to pass your exam - but if you don’t manage to achieve this, you will be given a list of topics that we advise you to look at again to check your understanding. Go back and revise these topics, then resit the exam within your 30 day course window.
By law, food businesses within the UK must ensure that staff are: ‘supervised, instructed and trained in food hygiene matters to a level that is appropriate to their job.’ The Safer Food Group works with industry experts, including Environmental Health Officers, to ensure that our training meets the necessary levels and covers all the content required to be able to prepare and serve food safely.
Most food hygiene certificates are valid for three years, but some employers or local authorities may require more frequent training. Keeping your certification up-to-date ensures compliance with UK food safety laws and demonstrates best practice in the retail sector.
Yes. The qualification was renamed ‘Level 2 Food Safety’ when a number of food related practices and regulations were updated. If you have an old ‘Basic Food Hygiene’ certificate and are looking to update your training, you will find it is similar to the Level 2 Food Safety course.
If you already have a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, it may be a good time to renew your training. It is recommended that you renew your training every three years.
Yes - online food hygiene training has been recognised as a valid method of learning since 2015, when The Safer Food Group Level 2 Food hygiene course was first awarded academic accreditation.
By law, food handlers in the UK must receive appropriate supervision and training in food safety, according to the role and area they work within, which enables them to handle food safely.
Great service, great courses and good value for money. We have put over 100 employees through the courses. The service provided is to a very high standard, with prompt responses. Courses can be completed at own pace which you can track progress, or there is an option to fast track the course if you have members of staff that have more experience with the course content. Would highly recommend these courses to anyone.
Sarah Carr Carrs Pasties
The Safer Food Group are always quick to respond and we have always found them very helpful with ordering the courses and forwarding us information regarding other courses they are offering. we have used them for the past 5 years which says it all. We will continue to use The Safer Food Group for the foreseeable future.
Helen Managing Director
Totally Local Company ltd have been working with the Safer Food Group for over 3 years providing the courses for the delivery of the Food Safety Training. The course covers everything required with clear instructions, informative concise modules. An added bonus is their advice and support whenever we need it.”
Lisa Tottle MRSPH Totally Local Company
We put all our Catering Assistants through the Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2. The course is comprehensive, user friendly and great value for money offering a discount on the more credits you purchase. We would highly recommend the Safer Food Group.
Joanna Puczkowski University of Essex
A comprehensive course that can be completed at your own pace. It’s easy to navigate and the visual aids help enhance the whole learning experience. Staff are friendly and efficient making the whole package a winner!
