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
4/5
Topics explained well
Overall I’d give it a 4. I think pacing could have been a bit faster, but time was taken to explain things to those who didn’t already know all of it. Other than that I can’t really fault it.
D.Day
Food Safety Level 2
3/5
Could be more WDS specific
Terry delivered the course well. However I feel that I am able to offer some meaningful feedback based on my past experiences having sat the course several times during my 13 years with WDS. Though the course was adequately presented I felt that knowing the capabilities along with the mindset of some of our often transient staff that it may be e…
Val
Food Safety Level 2
5/5
The Best so far
This is the fourth food hygiene course that I have taken part in wth WDS, it was by far the best. Tailor made by Terry it was the most relevent for our daily jobs. Terry made it as fun and interesting as possible. We were all involved in the classroom and he did his best to put us all at ease. Terry had great knowledge and could answer all of ou…
Sally M
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
Amazing!
The way the course was presented and explained to us was absoloutely outstanding and there wasnt a section within the course where we was left in the dark. Terry made sure, and always re-assured us if we was ever confused about anything and if we needed the help – he gave it to us.
Joshua Bates
Food Safety Level 3
5/5
L2 Food Hygiene Course
I Highly recommend the course, it was educational and I learned everything I needed so I can carry out my job successfully. Terry made the course fun and easy to learn in a relaxed atmosphere, he was enthusiastic thoughout the whole day.
Gail
Food Safety Level 2
5/5
The course venue was easy to find, friendly staff, good facilities. The teacher was very informative and knowledgeable. Friendly, explained the material well and answered all questions fully with good practical examples. The course material was very interactive and easy to use. Made the course easy to follow and good understanding. The overall…
Melanie
Food Safety Level 2
4/5
L2 Food Hygiene Course
The course was informative an d relevent to my job role. Terry was very knowledgeable and friendly. Explained all the material well and answered all questions fully with a good practical examples.
Melanie Marshall
Food Safety Level 2
5/5
L2 Food Hygiene Course
Terry taught us very well and I understod everything he said
Lindita
Food Safety Level 2
5/5
L2 Food Hygiene Course
Terry was amazing with his course presentation, He was very nice and funny. He made sure everyone was at ease and understood the topics being spoken about. The course itself was very good and straight forward. I found it quite easy to understand and get through.
Naila
Food Safety Level 2
5/5
L2 Food Hygiene Course
The food Safety and Hygiene course I attends on the 9.01.2020 was very informative and presented fantastically. Terry was great and I feel like I gained a lot of beneficial knowledge
Claire Gregg
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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