Level 3 Certificate in Food Safety & Hygiene
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 3 Certificate in Food Safety & Hygiene program, designed to provide supervisors and managers with the knowledge and skills to oversee food safety practices effectively. It emphasizes hazard management, hygiene standards, supervisory leadership, and compliance with food safety legislation. Participants will gain the competence to supervise food operations, train staff, and ensure audit‑ready compliance across catering, retail, and manufacturing environments.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 3 Certificate in Food Safety & Hygiene |
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| Total Credits | 80 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 240 |
| Qualification Time | 800 |
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Food Safety Legislation and Regulations UK/EU and international food safety laws, enforcement agencies, and supervisory responsibilities.
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Microbiological Hazards in Food Pathogens, conditions for growth, and prevention of foodborne illnesses.
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Chemical and Physical Hazards in Food Contaminants, allergens, foreign objects, and control measures.
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Food Safety Management Systems HACCP, ISO 22000, and integration of food safety systems into operations.
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Supervisory Management in Food Safety Roles of supervisors in monitoring, training, and enforcing compliance.
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Temperature Control in Food Safety Supervising cold chain management, cooking, cooling, and reheating practices.
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Personal Hygiene in Food Safety Supervising hygiene standards, illness reporting, and enforcing staff compliance.
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Cleaning and Disinfection in Food Safety Designing cleaning schedules, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance.
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Food Premises Design and Construction Layout, workflow, equipment placement, and hygienic design principles.
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Pest Control in Food Safety Implementing pest prevention, monitoring, and contractor management.
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Builds competence in supervising food safety and hygiene practices
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Enhances compliance with Codex, HACCP, ISO 22000, and UK/EU legislation
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Strengthens skills in hazard management, hygiene supervision, and audit‑readiness
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Provides tools for facility design, pest control, and supervisory leadership
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Offers recognized certification to support supervisory and management careers in food safety and compliance
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Supervisors and managers in catering, retail, and manufacturing
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Quality assurance and compliance officers
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Food production and processing supervisors
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Individuals progressing from Level 2 food safety qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + case study + supervisory project
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Format: MCQs, short answers, and applied supervisory scenarios
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Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 case study + 1 project submission
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 3 days (20–24 hours total)
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Certification: Level 3 Certificate in Food Safety & Hygiene (FSHY)
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