Food Safety Level 1 E-Learning

Module 1: Introduction to Food Safety
• Introduction to Food Safety
• Food Safety Definitions
• Food Hazards and Contamination
• Food Allergens and Allergic Reactions
• Good Standards versus Poor Standards
• Foodborne Illness and Food Poisoning
• Understanding Microorganisms
• Pathogenic Microorganisms
• Spoilage Bacteria
• The Life Cycle of Bacteria
• Spores and Toxins
• Cross Contamination
• Individual Responsibilities for Food Safety

Module 2: Personal Hygiene
• Importance of Personal Hygiene
• Effective Hand Washing Procedures
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safe Use of Gloves
• Jewellery, Cosmetics and Food Safety Risks
• Illness Reporting Procedures
• Infection Prevention Measures
• Fitness to Work Considerations

Module 3: Cleaning and Hygiene Controls
• Cleaning versus Disinfection
• Effective Cleaning Procedures
• Cleaning Do's and Don'ts
• Safe Use of Cleaning Cloths
• Cleaning Schedules and Monitoring
• Waste Management and Bin Hygiene
• Maintaining a Hygienic Food Environment

Module 4: Storage, Preservation and Time Controls
• Food Labelling Requirements
• Safe Food Storage Practices
• Temperature Control Principles
• Chilled and Frozen Storage
• Food Preservation Methods
• Time Controls and Shelf Life Awareness
• Preventing Food Contamination During Storage

Final Assessment
Assessment Structure
• Multiple-choice assessment
• 25 questions

Pass Mark
• 70% minimum pass rate required

Failure Handling
If unsuccessful, learners may:
• Review course content
• Retake the assessment
• Up to three assessment attempts available

This course is suitable for individuals who handle, prepare, store, transport, or serve food, including:

• Food Handlers
• Catering Staff
• Hospitality Employees
• Restaurant Personnel
• Café Staff
• Kitchen Assistants
• Food Service Workers
• Retail Food Employees
• Delicatessen Staff
• Healthcare Catering Personnel
• School and Educational Catering Teams
• Food Production Operatives
• Warehouse Personnel Handling Food Products
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• New Employees working in food environments

No previous food safety training is required.

Consumer Protection
Poor food hygiene practices can result in food contamination and foodborne illness, posing serious risks to public health.

Legal Responsibility
Food businesses must ensure employees understand and apply safe food handling procedures.

Risk Reduction
Training helps reduce contamination risks, allergen incidents, and food safety failures.

Operational Consistency
Consistent food hygiene practices support quality standards and customer confidence.

Compliance
Supports organisational obligations under Irish food safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

Participants will:

• Understand the importance of food safety in the workplace
• Recognise common food safety hazards
• Identify causes of food contamination
• Apply effective personal hygiene practices
• Understand foodborne illness risks
• Prevent cross contamination
• Apply safe food storage and temperature control principles
• Support safe food handling procedures within their workplace
• Contribute to organisational food safety compliance

Delivery Method
• 100% Online E-Learning
• Self-paced learning
• Accessible via desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile devices

Assessment
• Online multiple-choice assessment
• Instant results upon completion

Participants who successfully complete the course receive a:
• Food Safety Level 1 E-Learning Certificate

This supports organisational training records and food safety compliance requirements.

This training supports organisational obligations under:

• Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998
• Food Safety Authority of Ireland Guidance
• Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 on the Hygiene of Foodstuffs
• Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

Food businesses are required to:

• Maintain appropriate food hygiene standards
• Prevent food contamination
• Implement food safety procedures
• Provide suitable training and instruction
• Protect consumer health and safety

Samson Training delivers practical workplace training focused on food safety awareness, risk reduction, and organisational responsibility.

Our approach focuses on:

• Practical food hygiene awareness
• Real workplace food safety scenarios
• Clear understanding of responsibilities
• Compliance-focused learning
• Flexible online delivery
• Consistent professional training standards

We position food safety awareness as a critical component of consumer protection, workplace quality, and organisational reputation.

Is Food Safety Level 1 training mandatory in Ireland?
Food businesses must ensure employees receive appropriate instruction and training relevant to their food handling responsibilities.

Who should complete Food Safety Level 1 training?
Anyone involved in handling, preparing, storing, transporting, or serving food should complete food safety training.

Is this course suitable for hospitality staff?
Yes. The course is suitable for hospitality, catering, retail, healthcare, and food production environments.

Does the course cover allergens?
Yes. The course includes awareness of food allergens, allergic reactions, and contamination risks.

How long does the course take?
The course typically takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Is there an assessment?
Yes. Learners complete a 25-question multiple-choice assessment and must achieve a minimum score of 70%.

What happens if I fail the assessment?
Learners can review the course modules and retake the assessment up to three times.