I enjoyed and learned a lot from the course tutor, he is brilliant and explained everything properley. He was easy to understand and one of the best tutors I have ever had
Mellany T
Food Safety Level 3
5/5
Highly recommended, very interesting and well presented course.
The trainer (Terry) was very knowledgeable about his subject, and presented it in an entertaining way. I learnt a lot and it was never boring. Use of different training materials and frequent reviews of what we had just covered made it interesting and easy to remember.
Joanne Blythe
Food Safety Level 3
5/5
Terry was a great tutor, he made the course entertaining and interactive, opposed to sitting in a classroom and just staring at the board. He had a great knowledge and I actually took all the information in because of his methods which really helped me as I’m dyslexic.
Luke Drummond
Food Safety Level 2
5/5
L3 Food Hygiene course
It was a very well structured course with a mix of various learning options such as work book activities, group work, hand outs and directed learning. Terry made sure everyone understood the modules before moving on and the revision sections before and after each module were very helpful. 5* trainer & course. I’m glad Terry is our in-house tr…
Lucc
Food Safety Level 3
4/5
Great course,very good instructor.
Michael Fuller
Buddy
5/5
L2 Food Hygiene Course
The course was not too drawn out and moved fluently between the different modules. I found the ABC cards fun and interacting. The course was very intersting and Terry was very clear and easy to understand. He was also very Knowledgeable. I prefered this course to the other external courses i have been to before.
Alison
Food Safety Level 2
5/5
The course was very informative, Terry was very good at explaining things. He did a sterling job with us all, Looking forward to doing more courses with him in the future. The venue was fantastic also.
A.Woodhouse
Food Safety Level 3
5/5
L2 food hygiene course
I thought the course was extremely well presented. The tutor explained everything in detail with added humour, which to me, gave a nice edge to the course.
Claire Whelan
Food Safety Level 2
5/5
L2 Food Hygiene Course
The course was very informative. Having previously done a H&S hygiene course before there were things I learnt that I didn’t learn last time. Terry was nice and worked well with all members of the group.
Kate Lloyd
Food Safety Level 2
5/5
Perfect introduction to Food Safety
I thought the Food Safety Level 1 course was extremely helpful and expanded my knowledge. I would definitely recommend this course to others. If I was going to award it stars I would give it a 5/5 star rating.
Ben C.
Food Safety Level 1
5/5
L3 food hygiene course
Terry was extremely helpful on the course, he explained very clearly every module that we learnt and did not progress without making sure everyone was onthe same page. This made the course 10 x easier as everything was explained thoroughly.
Debbie Rushton
Food Safety Level 3
5/5
L2 Food Hygiene Course
The course was very helpful and the way Terry taught the class was very informative
Menaka
Food Safety Level 2
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No, every course awards an online certificate which demonstrates your knowledge and understanding on the course content. We would recommend if you want to accelerate your learning to a qualification you look at our service: Qualify at home.
All of our courses can be completed on any device excluding mobile. We would advise to use Google Chrome as a browser
If you run into any trouble with accessing your elearning we would recommend contacting the support team, either from our contact page or from the dashboard on your elearning.
Elearning courses vary in terms of course content and modules to complete. All courses are self-paced and dependent on the learner’s ability. You can access the course for up to a year from purchasing.
No prerequisites are required for any of our online training, but we would recommend having a basic understanding of the subject matter beforehand.
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Photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport is required on the day of the course. Failure to provide any personal ID may result in you being unable to take the examination at the end of the course.Lunch isn’t provided, therefore please bring a packed lunch with you as we can’t always guarantee the venue will have a restaurant or shops nearby.
Our classroom courses are designed to incorporate the learning and examination all in one. Therefore all-day attendance on our in-person courses is required. However we do have online training and certification options available as an alternative to re-attending a full-day course.
Yes, we can! Contact us to discuss your specific needs and we can tailor a course just for you.
Buddy Academy has a variety of courses on offer and we are constantly improving on the services that we can provide.For individuals, see our online and classroom options to find the qualification that fits your needs.For businesses we offer bespoke training packages over a wide range of subjects. Please see our professional training page for more details.
We offer courses nationwide – see our course availability to find a qualification centre near you.
Level 2 courses can be taken with no prior knowledge or experience. For level 3 and above we recommend that candidates have previously taken a level 2 course.
Generally accepted good practice within the industry is that certificates should be renewed every three years, however some employers will ask that certification is renewed more regularly.
All Buddy Academy Food Safety courses are accredited by the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC) and nationally recognised certificates are issued on successful completion.
By law, food businesses have to ensure that all staff receive safety and hygiene training appropriate to their role. Even if your business has excellent food safety policies in place you need to be sure that your staff understand how to implement these practices, giving them the confidence and knowledge to protect your customers. For more guidance see our article on the importance of training for the food industry.
Download our Food Safety Training Ebook for an in-depth guide to food hygiene and safety.The FSA (Food Standards Agency) is an independent government department which protects the public by making sure that food is safe and contains only the ingredients listed. Its website contains lots of useful information on food safety for the food and catering industry. Here are some specific resources we think you’ll find useful:
Your premises, food, records and procedures can be inspected. Food samples can be taken and photographed. All inspectors must follow the Food Law Code of Practice.
The frequency of inspections depends on the risk your business poses to public health. If you’re a food retailer or caterer you will be inspected on a more regular basis. You can be inspected by your local council at any point and often without prior notice.
Due to come into force on 1st October 2021, the Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019 - more commonly known as Natasha’s Law - will amend the current regulations to enforce stricter controls on food labelling and packaging. All Food Business Operators will need to review their current practices to make sure they are following the new legislation. See our article on Natasha’s Law for more information.
There is a great deal of legislation that applies to food businesses including the Food Safety Act (1990), the Food Standard Act (1999) and the Food Information Regulations (2014). What is relevant to you depends on your business type. For more guidance and information on general food law visit the FSA (Food Standards Agency) website.
Your food business premises must comply with the necessary regulations and allow you to prepare food safely, including being kept clean, well-maintained and designed in a way to allow you to follow good food hygiene practices, including protection against contamination and pest control.
The best way to keep food safe from contamination – both bacterial and viral – and prevent food poisoning, is to follow HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control point) principles. Our training courses cover the important practices that staff members should follow to minimise customer risk.
Poor food hygiene and safety practices can allow viruses and bacteria to contaminate food at any stage of food preparation. These include not cooking or storing food correctly, and not cleaning equipment properly after use. Some of the bacteria that cause serious health problems are: E.coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella, Listeria and Shigella while viruses such as norovirus can also pose a risk to consumers.
An allergen is a substance which is usually harmless but is capable of being mistaken as dangerous by your immune system, which can then trigger an allergic reaction. If your customer is exposed to an allergen they are sensitive to this can lead to serious illness or death. Check out our webinar on allergens for more facts on allergens and how to protect vulnerable customers.
Yes. If a customer has an allergic reaction or food poisoning after consuming food sold by your business, you could not only be liable for damages but also prosecuted on a criminal basis if your business has failed to meet legally required food hygiene and safety standards.
Food safety is the responsibility of every stakeholder in the production process from farm to fork. In small businesses, it's usually the owner, operator or team manager who is ultimately responsible for overseeing food safety, staff training, and ensuring legal compliance.
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