The Food Safety Lv 1 Training Course provides essential knowledge for food workers on safe food handling, hygiene practices, and contamination prevention. This course ensures compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), FSAI (Food Safety Authority of Ireland), and HSA (Health & Safety Authority) regulations, ensuring best practices in food safety for restaurants, cafes, and food production businesses.
Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of food hygiene principles, personal hygiene, allergen awareness, and cross-contamination risks, helping them maintain high food safety standards in their workplace.
๐ Duration: Half-Day (3 to 4 Hours)
๐ Location: Available at our training centre or onsite for groups
๐ Certification: PSTC Food Safety Lv 1 Certificate (Valid for 3 Years)
๐ก This course meets HACCP and FSAI requirements for food safety training.
PSTC certified
This Food Safety Level 1 Course is ideal for:
โ๏ธ Cafรฉ, restaurant, and takeaway staff
โ๏ธ Hospitality and catering workers
โ๏ธ Retail food handlers and deli staff
โ๏ธ Care home and healthcare food service staff
โ๏ธ Anyone working in food production, preparation, or serving
โ๏ธ Employers ensuring compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Understand food safety laws and employer responsibilities
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Learn personal hygiene best practices in food handling
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Identify common food hazards and contamination risks
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Follow safe food storage, preparation, and cooking guidelines
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Recognise the importance of temperature control and safe food delivery
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Apply best practices in allergen awareness and cross-contamination prevention
๐ Instructor-led classroom training with experienced food safety professionals
๐ Interactive food safety scenarios and case studies
๐ Live demonstrations of hygiene and food handling best practices
๐ Group discussions and Q&A sessions
๐ Final theory assessment for certification
Upon successful completion, participants receive a PSTC Food Safety Level 1 Certificate, valid for 3 years.
๐ก Next Steps: Employers and food handlers may also benefit from our Food Safety Level 2 Training or HACCP Management .