Food safety levels 1 and 2 certificate

This course is perfect for anyone working in catering or hospitality where food handling is part of the role, including small business owners, entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals.

It's designed for those in low-risk positions – such as bar staff, waiting staff, healthcare workers, kitchen porters or storeroom staff – who need essential food safety knowledge to maintain high standards and boost employability.

What you learn

• The importance of personal hygiene in food handling.
• How to keep work areas clean and hygienic.
• Your responsibilities for food safety in a catering environment.
• Practical steps to keep food safe and prevent contamination.

The course includes two scheduled sessions.

Qualification on completion: Food Safety Levels 1 and 2 Certificate.

There's an introductory session of the accredited course on 26 June 2026, to help you decide if it is right for you. This is a mandatory requirement for joining the accredited course, which runs over two sessions.

Eligibility requirements

This course is free for those who meet all of the following criteria:

• You live in a London/Greater London Borough.
• You are not in full-time education.
• You have not achieved this qualification before.
• You are aged 19 or older on 31 August 2025.
• Have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the first day of learning.

If you don't have permission to live in the UK for 12 months from the first day of learning there are exemptions which can be discussed with the IAG advisor that will contact you.