Food Safety Level 1
Food Safety Level 1 FSAI
This Food Safety Level 1 training course is designed for all food handlers, particularly those who are new to working with food.
The course introduces participants to food safety and hygiene issues and is based on the criteria set down by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.
Poor food safety and hygiene can result in food poisoning, loss of customers, fines and business closure.
Good personal hygiene, good handwashing practice and safe handling of food, is essential to running a successful food business.
This training course also deals with allergen awareness, and law enforcement in regard to food safety in Ireland.
Course Options & Prices:
E-Learning Course
From €30
Duration 45 minutes
Certificate download on completion
Discount for Group Bookings
E-Learning Course: €30*
This engaging video based course is easy to follow, and includes voice-over and accompanying text displayed on-screen throughout the course.
Download your certificate immediately upon course completion.
Discount for group bookings.
*€30 Single seat booking price.
Course Content Includes
- Food Safety Awareness
- Food Poisoning
- Food Contamination and Prevention
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Personal Hygiene
- Allergen Awareness
- Food Safety Law in Ireland
Training Course Completion
On completion of this training participants will be able to:
- Understand the need for good personal hygiene
- Be aware of allergens in food, and allergen control measures
- Understand the legal requirements for food safety and hygiene
- Prevent the contamination of food through good hygiene practice
- A certificate is available to download upon completion of the course.
Food hygiene refers to the practices and conditions necessary to ensure the safety of food from production to consumption. It involves proper handling, cooking, and storage to prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses. Essentially, it’s about maintaining cleanliness and following safety protocols to keep food safe for consumption.
FSAI Standards
FSAI Food Safety Level 1 guidelines specify the standards expected of employees who have been working for less than three months in a food business.
The FSAI Food Safety Level 2 guidelines describe the standards expected of those who have been working in a food business for more than three months.
These FSAI standards are required food safety skills, which employees must be trained in, to ensure that they handle food safely.