Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate


The basic food hygiene certificate: ideal for part-time staff or those who don’t handle open foods.


Also known as ‘basic food hygiene’, the NCASS Level 1 Food Hygiene training course has been created, inspected and accredited by experts. The course covers food safety as well as food hygiene and it’s the most respected online Level 1 Food Hygiene course available. NCASS qualifications really stand out to EHOs, and that’s why you should train with us. 

When they undertake the NCASS Level 1 Food Hygiene training, your part-time staff will learn the basic principles of food safety. With this course, they’ll carry out even the simplest of jobs much more safely.

Accredited by City & Guilds
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Our Level 1 Food Hygiene course at a glance:


This online training course covers all you need to know about safely handling and serving food. Training with NCASS means you will enjoy:

Courses that exceed all UK and EU requirements

Mobile device compatibility

Auto-save PLUS no time limits

Audio narration throughout

Taking the course and test online

Laminated A4 hygiene certificate

Approximate duration: 1 – 2 hours


Together with content that complies with all legal regulations, these aspects of training with NCASS will make your experience better than with any other course provider.

Enjoy taking the course in your own time, and proudly hang up your City and Guilds certificate when you’re done!


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Who's this Level 1 Food Hygiene course for?

Temporary or part time staff who do not handle open food and are under continuous supervision.

Topics covered in the Level 1 Food Hygiene Course

Temperature control, food poisoning, personal health, personal hygiene, bacteria and more…

Aim of the course

To develop knowledge of food hygiene principles and to train staff members or sole traders to the nationally-required level.

Assessment Criteria

20 multiple choice questions on a 20 minute timer. The pass mark is 15/20 (75%). Remember, there’s no limit on re-takes.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of best food hygiene practices.

Course delivery method

Online via our custom-built training system which includes an auto-save feature so that you can pause and resume training at your own pace.

Level 1 Food Hygiene certificate

Upon completion of NCASS Level 1 Food Hygiene training you’ll receive a personalised A4 certificate.

Course notes

We provide these to help you remember the course content. There are too many pages to print so you’re best sticking to the online notes.

The most respected Level 1 Food Hygiene training for caterers

  • 100% online course and test
  • Created by the Nationwide Caterers Association
  • Assured by a government department
  • Accepted by environmental health officers and authorities

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