Choose an online Level 2 course suitable for your sector or job role
Our comprehensive online Level 2 food hygiene and safety courses are tailored for sector-specific professionals who work as food handlers in a variety of sectors including catering, retail, early years, childminding, manufacturing and home businesses. These courses provide the essential knowledge and skills necessary to maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards. Upon successful completion of a course, you will receive a food hygiene certificate.
Level 2 Food Hygiene for Catering
This online Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering course is tailored for catering professionals, and is essential for anyone who handles, prepares or serves food directly to customers.
Most people working in the food industry will require this course.
Level 2 Food Hygiene for Early Years
This online Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Early Years course is designed for Early Years Practitioners who prepare, handle and serve food to children in early years settings such as nurseries.
Level 2 Food Hygiene for Childminders
This online Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Childminders course is designed for childminders and those who serve and prepare food to children in their own home.
Level 2 Food Hygiene for Manufacturing
This online Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Manufacturing course is the best choice for any one involved in assembling, processing or packaging food, typically in settings such as factories, high-volume bakeries, or confectionery plants.
Level 2 Food Hygiene for Retail
This online Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Retail course is crafted for individuals involved in preparing food for off-site consumption in retail outlets, including organisations such as supermarkets, farm shops, butchers and fishmongers.
Level 2 Food Hygiene for Home Businesses
This online Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety for Home Businesses course is tailored for individuals who run food businesses from home and sell this food to the public such as home bakers.
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Who should take Level 2 food hygiene and safety courses?
Online Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety training courses are ideal for anyone in non-supervisory food-related roles, including chefs, butchers, fishmongers and individuals involved in food preparation, handling and service in the hospitality and retail sector. These courses are also suitable for those serving food to children, working in food assembly and home-based food producers and sellers.
Can I take Level 2 food hygiene and safety training without completing Level 1 training first?
Yes, you can. The course levels are not sequential, meaning you’re not required to complete Level 1 before moving on to Level 2. Each level corresponds to the depth of knowledge it provides. When selecting a course, choose the level that aligns with your role.
What does Level 2 food hygiene and safety training cover?
During our online Level 2 food hygiene and safety training courses, you’ll cover food temperature guidelines, effective cleaning policies, hidden bacteria risks and more. We ensure full compliance with UK food handling legal requirements. When the Environmental Health Officer visits, you can be confident that your training is comprehensive enough to pass your inspection. Choosing one of our sector-specific online Level 2 food hygiene and safety courses, like food manufacturing or early years, offers insights and scenarios for your chosen sector making your learning more relevant and interesting.
What is a Level 2 food hygiene certificate?
An online Level 2 food hygiene and safety certificate serves as verifiable evidence of comprehensive food hygiene training and is typically required for anyone who directly prepares, serves and handles food in a variety of industries such as hospitality, food manufacturing, child care roles and more.
What is the pass mark for your Level 2 food hygiene and safety courses?
To obtain your food hygiene certificate, you must achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final assessment. You have the option to retake the course as many times as needed if you do not pass.
