Food Safety and Hygiene Supervision Level 3 (VTQ)
Course Content
- Introduction to Food Safety Level 3
- Food Safety Laws and Regulations
- HACCP
- Bacteriology and Food Poisoning
- Introduction Food Poisoning and Foodbourne Diseases
- Understanding Foodborne Illnesses
- Food Safety for High-Risk Groups
- Poisons and Food Poisoning
- Food Poisoning - Signs and Symptoms
- Food Poisoning and allergic reactions
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Bacteria and Their Effects
- How we Control Bacteria Growth
- Guidance in Controlling E.coli 0157
- Types of Infections
- Storage and hazards of chemicals near food
- Natural Plant Foods and Allergies
- Listeria and keeping food safe
- Campylobacter
- Sources of Food Poisoning
- Non bacterial Food Poisoning
- Destruction of Bacteria in Food
- Food Contamination
- Introduction to Contamination Hazards in Food Safety
- Cross-contamination direct and indirect
- Preventing cross-contamination
- Chemicals and Foreign Objects
- Wearing Jewellery in Food Production Areas
- Effective cleaning
- Cleaning Schedules
- Types of cleaning and chemicals
- In-House and Contract Cleaners
- Chopping Board Colours
- Introduction to Food Safety Pest Management
- Pest Control
- Fly control
- Rules on food waste, including waste cooking oil
- Storing Hot Food
- Serving in bars and restaurants
- Restaurant Workers
- Signs of Food Spoilage
- Physical Contamination
- Causative Agents
- Controlling food pests
- Essential Pest Control Measures for Food Supervisors
- Personal Hygiene
- Personal Hygiene in Food Safety
- Cleaning your hands effectively
- Waterless hand gels
- Protective clothing in food production
- First aid kits for food preparation
- Personal responsibilities at work
- Personal illness and exclusion from work
- Personal illness, employee's responsibilities
- Food area PPE
- Using a Nailbrush
- Accidents and First Aid
- Food Premises
- Food Storage and Preservation
- Stock Control
- Food Safety Monitoring
- Water and Water Supplies
- Waste Handling
- Cleaning, Disinfection and Workplace Controls
- Food Safety Supervision Management
- Enforcement and Visits
- Achieving a Level 5 Food Safety Rating
- Achieving a Level 5 Food Safety rating
- Level 5 ratings why establishments fail
- Level 5 Food Safety rating preparation
- Implementing a food safety policy
- Hygienic food handling - practices
- Hygienic food handling - temperature
- Hygienic food handling - storage, labelling and records
- Ensuring cleanliness
- Management of food safety practices
- Pest Control Measures
- The importance of a food safety policy
- The role of a supervisor
- The challenges of a supervisor
- Continuous Improvements of food safety practices
- Diet, Nutrition and Hydration introduction
- Macronutrients
- Micronutrients
- Fluids
- Nutrition and Malnutrition
- Food Groups
- Different Diets
- Food Labelling
- Food Allergies
- Benedict’s Law and the Statutory Guidance for Schools
- Food Allergies and Labelling
- Allergen Controls
- Summary
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Qualification options
This Food Safety Level Three course can be taken with two qualification options, you can either do the whole course online and you will gain a ProTrainings qualification at the end of the course, or you can ask for a full-regulated level three food safety qualification. Now, if you are doing the option for the regulated food safety qualification, please contact us, because we do need to make sure you fill in the registration form. You will need to do a ID check, so what the ID check is, you need to show us the photo form of ID, and we do that over Zoom usually. So we will send you the link and it does not take that long, but we do need to double check your identity against your actual ID. Now we won't take a copy of it, we just need to be able to see it, and you need to be holding it on the video meeting. And we also need to send some material out to you if you want to do the regulated because the full-regulated qualification, you are going to need to read a book but also fill in some open-response questions. These are questions where you would physically write your answers out in paragraph format rather than a multiple choice test with the standard courses. So have to think about which option you want, if you do want to go to the regulated option, get in touch with us on email, telephone or online chat facility.
Food Safety Level Three Course - Qualification Options
This Food Safety Level Three course offers two qualification options to suit your needs:
Option 1: Online Course with ProTrainings Qualification
You can take the course entirely online and, upon completion, receive a ProTrainings qualification that demonstrates your competency in food safety. This option is perfect for those looking for a convenient and flexible way to learn.
Option 2: Full-Regulated Level Three Food Safety Qualification
If you are seeking a full-regulated qualification, please contact us before starting the course. This option requires additional steps to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
How to Register for the Regulated Option
If you wish to pursue the regulated qualification, we will need to verify your identity and send you additional materials. The process involves:
- ID Verification: You will need to show a valid photo ID during a Zoom meeting. We do not take a copy of your ID but require that you hold it up on the video call for verification.
- Additional Materials: We will send you a book that must be read, along with open-response questions where you will provide written answers in paragraph format. These questions are different from the multiple-choice format in the standard course.
Once your ID has been verified, and the materials sent, you will be on your way to completing the regulated qualification. Please get in touch with us via email, telephone, or our online chat facility to begin the process.
Make Your Choice
Consider which qualification option suits your needs. For those looking for a formal qualification with regulatory backing, the full-regulated option is ideal. Contact us for more information and to get started.

