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HACCP Level 1 & 2 Course
The food safety certificate for everyone who handles food.
- 160 min
- Valid 3 yrs
€39 online
HACCP Level 1 Course
Basic food hygiene for anyone with light or low-risk food duties. One hour online, mapped to the FSAI guidelines on food safety training, certificate the moment you pass.
25k25,000+ people train with Guardian Safety every year. Call 01 424 3013.
Per person, online
€29- 60 min online
- Certificate today
- Valid 3 years
- Unlimited attempts until you pass
25yrs
Training Irish food businesses
25,000+
People trained every year
4.9★
Google rating
CPD
Accredited course and centre
About this course
The starting point for anyone new to food work.
HACCP Level 1 is the induction-level food safety course for people whose contact with food is limited or low risk. If you serve, carry, stock or handle wrapped food, but don't prepare or cook it, Level 1 gives you the essential hygiene knowledge your employer is legally required to make sure you have.
Mapped to the FSAI guidelines on food safety training, Level 1, the course is built around the practical skills the guide lists: uniforms and protective clothing, hand washing, personal hygiene, what to do when you're unwell, good handling practices, keeping your work area clean, understanding food safety signage, food hazards, cross-contamination, recording temperatures, checking deliveries and co-operating with enforcement officers.
It takes about an hour online, on any device, and your certificate is issued the moment you pass the exam. If your role involves preparing food, take the HACCP Level 1 & 2 course instead, which covers both levels for a few euro more.
Who needs it
For light food duties and low-risk roles.
Irish and EU food law requires everyone who handles food to be trained to the level their job needs. Level 1 is the starting point for staff who serve, carry or handle wrapped and low-risk food rather than prepare it.
- Waiting staff and baristas
- Kitchen porters
- Carers and healthcare assistants
- Deli and shop assistants
- Volunteers and event staff
- New starters before Level 2
What you'll learn.
Short video lessons with a quick check after each, then a multiple-choice test. About an hour, and you can retake the test as often as you need.
Food safety awareness
Why food safety matters, what food poisoning is and who is most at risk.
Contamination and prevention
The main causes of contamination and the simple habits that stop them.
Safe food procedures
Correct handling, storage, temperatures and display for the food you touch.
Personal hygiene
Handwashing, clean clothing, illness reporting and what not to bring into a food area.
HACCP basics
What HACCP means and your part in it, without the management detail.
Food safety law in Ireland
Your responsibilities as a food handler and the structural basics of a food premises.
By the end of the course you'll be able to
- Explain why food safety matters and who is most at risk from food poisoning
- Wear and care for uniforms and protective clothing correctly
- Wash hands properly and at the right times
- Know what to do about illness, cuts and unhygienic habits
- Recognise food hazards and how cross-contamination happens
- Handle, store and record food temperatures correctly for your role
- Read and act on food safety signage and cleaning schedules
- Recognise signs of pests and report them
- Check deliveries and reject what shouldn't be accepted
- Understand your legal responsibilities and co-operate with inspections
Three ways to do it
Same certificate. Your choice of how.
Individuals
Online, on demand
Start the minute you pay. About an hour of short video lessons on any device, pass the test and download your certificate.
- €29
- Cert today
Groups up to 12
Trainer-led, at yours or ours
A Guardian trainer runs the course for your group of up to 12, at your premises or at our Dublin centre. Written exam on the day. Guardian Safety certificate issued.
- From €495
- Half a day
- Certs on the day
Teams and businesses
Group pricing
From €495 for up to 12 people at your premises, or add €100 per day to run it at our centre. One invoice, certificates on the day.
- Up to 12 people
- Nationwide
- Live virtual option
- Buy and start
Pay on the Online Academy and the course opens straight away. No waiting for access.
- Watch the lessons
Short videos with a knowledge check after each. Stop and pick up on any device.
- Pass the test
Multiple choice, with unlimited attempts until you pass, so nobody gets stuck.
- Download your certificate
Issued instantly as a PDF and emailed to you. Keep it with your training records.
Course details
Everything on one page.
No brochure to request, no call to book a call. If it isn't answered here, ring us.
- HACCP Level 1
- CPD accredited
- Issued on completion
- Valid 3 years
Your certificate
On passing the exam you receive a Guardian Safety HACCP Level 1 certificate as a PDF, carrying 2 CPD credits. It is valid for three years. Employers can request copies for their training records.
| Course | Food Safety and Hygiene, HACCP Level 1, mapped to the FSAI guidelines on food safety training |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Staff with light or low-risk food handling duties and anyone new to food work |
| Format | Online on demand, or classroom at our centre or your premises |
| Duration | About 60 minutes online. Half a day for group training. |
| Assessment | Multiple-choice test. Unlimited attempts until you pass. |
| Certificate | Guardian Safety HACCP Level 1 certificate, issued as a PDF the moment you pass. Valid 3 years. |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited. Guardian Safety is a CPD accredited training centre. |
| Access | 12 months access to the online course, so you can revisit any module |
| Price | €29 online per person. Group training from €495 for up to 12 at your premises, plus €100 per day at our centre. |
Why train with Guardian
Twenty-five years training Irish food businesses.
CPD accredited centre
Guardian Safety is a CPD accredited training centre, and our core food safety courses carry CPD credits.
Instant certification
Pass the test and your certificate is generated on the spot. No waiting for emails or approvals.
Unlimited attempts until you pass
Retake the test as many times as you need until you pass, at no extra cost, with 12 months of access to go back over the lessons.
Real people on the phone
Call 01 424 3013, Monday to Friday 9 to 5:30, and talk to someone who can help.
Mapped to the guidelines
Our food safety courses are mapped to the FSAI guidelines on food safety training and to Irish legislation.
4.9-star Google rating
Twenty-five years in business and 25,000 people trained a year. Read what customers say on Google.
The law and guidance behind this course
EU Regulation 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs
requires every food business to make sure food handlers are supervised, instructed and trained to the level their work needs.
FSAI Guide to Food Safety Skills
sets out the food safety skills for Level 1 (Induction), Level 2 (Additional) and Level 3 (Management). This course is mapped to the FSAI guidelines.
Before you book
The questions we get every day.
Answered here so you don't have to wait on an email.
How long is the certificate valid?
Three years from the date of issue. Take the course again before it expires to get a new certificate.
Is Level 1 enough for my job?
It covers low-risk duties: serving, carrying, handling wrapped food. If you prepare or cook food, take the Level 1 & 2 course instead, it's only €10 more and covers both.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yes. Lessons, test and certificate all work on a phone, tablet or laptop.
What if I fail the test?
Retake it as many times as you need until you pass, at no extra cost. Once you've passed, the course is complete and your certificate is issued.
Can I retake the course later, for example when my certificate expires?
Unlimited attempts apply to the test, until you pass. Once you've passed, the course is complete and your certificate is issued. When it's time to renew, you buy the course again and get a new certificate with a new date.
When do I get the certificate?
The moment you pass. It downloads as a PDF and is emailed to you.
Can I book it for a group of staff?
Yes. Online licences for the whole team, or a trainer at your premises. Use the form below.
Is the online course accepted for a job application?
Yes. Employers across catering, retail, healthcare and food production accept it, and most ask for exactly this certificate before you start. Send them the PDF or bring a printed copy on day one.
Do I have to finish it in one sitting?
No. Your progress is saved automatically, and you have 12 months of access, so you can stop at any lesson and pick up later on any device.
What certificate does a group get?
Group courses finish with a written exam on the day and a Guardian Safety HACCP Level 1 certificate. The CPD-credit certificate is issued for the online course.
For business
Certify the whole team, once.
Tell us how many staff and where you are. We'll come back with a price for online licences, a trainer at your premises, or a day at our centre.
- One contact, one invoice, any number of staff
- New starters added any time
- Certificates for every person, issued on the day
Or call 01 424 3013, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5:30.
Other food safety courses
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HACCP Level 2 Course
The next step for food handlers who already hold Level 1.
- 85 min
- Valid 3 yrs
€34 online
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HACCP Level 3 Course
Management of Food Hygiene for the people who own the HACCP plan: managers, supervisors, head chefs and owners.
- 420 min
- Valid 5 yrs
€195 online
One hour to a certificate.
Buy the online course and have it before your break is over.